Evaluation Of The Impact Of Anthropogenic Activities On Sustainable Use Of Medicinal Biodiversity In Realization Of Kenya?s Vision 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development
European Journal of Sustainable Development Research
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Abstract: This study assesses how human activities such as urbanization, agriculture, mining, and bioprospecting affect sustainable use of medicinal biodiversity in Kenya. Surveying 14 institutions, it highlights fragmented mandates and lack of regulatory coordination across agencies like KWS, KALRO, NEMA, and KEMRI. Despite 80% of Kenyans relying on traditional medicine, degradation of biodiversity threatens public health, livelihoods, and cultural heritage. Statistical models demonstrate a negative correlation between land-use intensity and species sustainability. The paper identifies legal and institutional overlap, limited enforcement, and weak community engagement. It recommends harmonized frameworks and indigenous-inclusive governance to preserve bioheritage. Health impacts, SDG alignment, and biodiversity?s role in poverty reduction and gender equity are explored. Findings inform Vision 2030 planning, biodiversity offset design, and ecosystem restoration strategies. The study advances a multidisciplinary conservation logic linking policy reform, cultural resilience, and climate adaptation.