The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Headquarters in Nairobi is a landmark institutional development designed to accommodate the expanding operational needs of the organisation in East Africa. UGC was engaged to conduct the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project, guiding it through the full compliance process and securing approval from NEMA. A key feature of this assignment was the robust community engagement process, where UGC facilitated meaningful dialogue between the ICRC project team and local neighbourhood associations. The result was a well-informed, inclusive planning process that helped align development goals with local concerns, demonstrating how development and community interests can be thoughtfully balanced.
Project Sustainability Features
- EIA conducted in accordance with Kenyan legal and regulatory frameworks
- Extensive stakeholder consultations with neighbourhood residents and associations
- Recommendations incorporated into site planning and building design
- Enhanced awareness of ecological, traffic, and social impact mitigations
- A case study in successful integration of community feedback into formal project approvals
UGC Services Provided:
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- NEMA licensing
- Stakeholder and community engagement
Project Info
Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
Square Meters
- N/A
Completion Date
- EIA license approved 2020
Certification
- NEMA licensing
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