The Institute for Culture and Ecology is involved in community based environmental and resource management initiatives that enhance the social and ecological wellbeing. Key activities include: capacity development of farmers on agro-ecology farming and climate adaptation and mitigation  practices, promoting establishment of non-timber enterprises, support for diversification of livelihoods, advocacy for enactment of policies at the County level related to CSA, nnetworking at county-level to promote agro-ecology and CSA practices, documentation and sharing of best CSA practices.

Agriculture is the major source of livelihood among most rural communities in ICE target project areas. Poor ecosystem management and unpredictable weather due to climate change are disrupting agriculture production in many parts of Kenya. ICE accompanies rural communities farmers in awareness creation and capacity development. ICE also works with conservation groups through supporting community-led conservation initiatives, such as tree planting, to mitigate climate change.

The objective of the project is to enhance the community capacity in ecosystem management and sustainable farming practices for improved food sovereignty and economic wellbeing.  Specific objectives include to strengthen local institutions for collective community participation, and to mobilize multi-stakeholder platforms at the County-level for promotion of agro-ecology at policy and implementation levels.

ICE is a member of the following networks: Participatory Ecological and Land Use Management (PELUM) Association of Kenya, Biodiversity & Biosafety Association of Kenya (BIBA), African Biodiversity Network (ABN) and Compass Africa.