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Dr. Parita Shah is a lecturer at the Department of Geography, Population and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nairobi in Biogeography and a MA in Environmental Planning and Management, also from the University of Nairobi. Her BA is in Geography from the University of London. Her specialization is in policy and governance.

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(Last updated: November 27, 2022)

Publications

2022

George, A, Shah P.  2022.  Handbook and Human and Planetary Health. Sustaining Planetary Health: Putting a Stop to Ecosystem Decline, Unsustainable Practices and Associated Human Suffering. Handbook of Human and Planetary Health. , Hamburg: Springer
P, S.  2022.  Women’s economic empowerment: From deprivation to sustenance. Kardan Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities . 5(1):1-14.
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P, S, E I.  2022.  Recreational green spaces as the future for sustainable cities: Case of Karura Forest in Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Sustainability, Environment and Peace . 5(1):87-95.
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2021

P, S, L M, D K.  2021.  African women’s digital flight: The bright future of the gig economy. Pathways to African Feminism and Development . 6(2):113-132.
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S, W, P S.  2021.  Environmental effects of dimension stone quarrying activities in Ndarugo area of Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences Management and Entrepreneurship . 5(2):1-11.
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  2021.  Policy Implementation as Principal-Agent Problem: The Case of Kenya Wildlife Service.
N., OC, T. T, P. S, G O.  2021.  Awareness of traditional knowledge and attitudes towards wildlife conservation among Maasai communities: The case of Enkusero Sampu Conservancy, Kajiado County in Kenya. . African Journal of Ecology . (00):1-12.african_journal_of_ecology_christine_et_al_2021.pdf
P, S, G A.  2021.  Environmental education and awareness: The present and future key to the sustainable management of Ramsar Convention sites in Kenya. International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics . :1-20.shah-atisa2021_article_environmentaleducationandaware.pdf
P, S.  2021.  Education for sustainable development? Analysis of financing wetland conservation in the wetlands of Kenya Journal on Financing for Development . Vol. 1(3):104-125.
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2020

P, S.  2020.  Changing gender partiality amongst indigenous communities: The case of the Maasai around the Maasai Mara Conservancies in Kenya. Pathways to African Feminism and Development . 5(1):102-117.
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Shah, P.  2020.  Domestication of the Ramsar Convention in Kenya. Towards realizing of Vision 2030: Kenya Policy Briefs. Office of the DVC Research, Innovation and Extension. University of Nairobi. . 1(1):13-14.

2019

Shah, P, Ayiemba E.  2019.  Convention on biological diversity and rural-urban connections with reference to Kenya. International Journal of Research in Environmental Studies. 6:14-26.
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Shah, P, Mukhovi S.  2019.  Benefits of Protected Areas to Adjacent Communities: The Case of Maasai Mara National Reserve In Kenya. African Journal of Physical Sciences. 3:1-12.
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Shah, P, Makhambera L.  2019.  Impacts of Plant Invasive Species on Local Farming Communities around Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve, Malawi. Journal of Sustainability, Environment and Peace. 1(3):68-75.
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2018

Shah, P, Krhoda G.  2018.  Innovations for a Better Tomorrow: Human-Wildlife Interface in Kenya. 2nd Innovation Research Symposium. :65-71., Nairobi: University of Nairobi
Shah, P.  2018.  The urban future of food and nutrition security. Food security, renewable energy and water: Insights on sustainability. . , Nairobi: University of Nairobi
Shah, P, Krhoda G.  2018.  Determining compliance of transboundary cooperation for biodiversity management in the Serengeti- Mara Ecosystem, East Africa. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology. 5(1):26-45.
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2017

P, S.  2017.  Climate change and biodiversity. , Nairobi: University of Nairobi

2016

E., I, P S.  2016.  Development of cultural heritage tourism in Kenya: A strategy for diversification of tourism products. Conservation of natural and cultural heritage in Kenya.. , LONDON: University College London (UCL) Press

2015

Shah. P. and Irandu. E..  2015.  Ecotourism: The case of Karura Forest, Nairobi. African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality. Volume 2(2):21-40.

2014

Shah, PS, Irandu, Evaristus M.  2014.  The role of ecotourism in promoting women empowerment and community development: some reflections from Kenya, 16 July. Understanding oneself and the others: New Domestic and international Tourism Practices and the promotion of Heritage and Tourism in East Africa. , French Institute of Research in Africa (IFRA)
Shah, PS, Irandu EM.  2014.  The potential and challenges of promoting ecotourism in Kenya’s Wetlands, 24 Nov. Building communities, saving nature . , Strathmore University, Centre for Tourism and Hospitality
Shah, PS, Irandu. EM.  2014.  Ecotourism as a strategy for promoting conservation of biodiversity in Tana River County. National Scientific Conference on the Tana River County. , Mombasa, Kenya: National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), Wetlands International, University of Nairobi
Shah, PS, Moronge JM.  2014.  Gender Perspective in Water Conservation in Schools in Kenya: The Case of a Junior School in Nairobi, Kenya. Hekima Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi. VI(1):42-51.

2013

  2013.  Environment for Sustainable Development-Education Pack for Secondary Schools in Kenya.
Shah, PS.  2013.  The current scenario of Lake Naivasha. OERB Reach. (16):84-88.
Shah, P.  2013.  The role of Oshwal Community in Environmental Management. OERB Reach. (16):76-77.
Shah, P.  2013.  Facts about water in Africa. OERB Reach. (16):16.
Shah, PS.  2013.  Life of Wangari Maathai. OERB Reach. (16):9-11.
Shah, PS.  2013.  Human dimensions of Biodiversity. OERB Reach. (No 16):14-18.
Shah, PS.  2013.  Sustainable Urban Housing – Comparison between the slums of Kibera (Nairobi, Kenya) and the condominiums of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). sustainable_urban_housing_-_comparison_between_the_slums_compatibility_mode.pdf
Shah, PS, Speranza CI, Opiyo R, Ngaina J.  2013.  OPTIONS FOR IMPROVING COMMUNICATION OF SEASONAL RAINFALL TO SMALLSCALE FARMERS. NCCR-North-South JACS EAF Transfer-workshop. , Utalii Hotel, NairobiOptions_for_improving_the_communication_of_seasonal_rainfall_compatibility_mode.pdf

2012

Shah, PS.  2012.  Why learning institutions should carry out regular environmental audits. AFEW Giraffe News. (14, 2012):21-22.
Shah, PS.  2012.  THE ROLE OF THE KENYAN GOVERNMENT IN SAFEGUARDING LAKE NAIVASHA. Heritagization of Biodiversity and Governance of Natural Resources: Cases of the Rangeland in the Horn of Africa at the 50 Conference for the African Studies (CAS@50: Cutting Edges and Retrospectives). , University of Edinburgh, ScotlandLake Naivasha-role_of_government.pdf
Parita, S, Francis M, James M.  2012.  Environmental Audits and Educational Institutions. : Lamberts Publishing
Parita, S, Chinwe SI, Romanus O, Joshua N.  2012.  Options for Improving the Communication of Seasonal Rainfall Forecasts to Smallholder Farmers – The Case of Kenya. German Development Institute. 17/2012(17/2012):1-4.

2010

Shah, P.  2010.  IS KENYA SUFFERING FROM FROM LACK OF TECHNOLOGY TO COMBAT DROUGHT OR IS IT THAT THE GOODWILL IS MISSING? OERB News Reach. (1:2010):6.kenyas_suffering_during_drought.pdf

2003

Shah, PS.  2003.  The Mahogany Tree. African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. (2):12.the_mahogany_tree.pdf
Shah, PS.  2003.  Vanishing trees- The sad story of life. African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. (2):11.vanishing_trees-_sad_story_of_life.pdf

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