Reclaiming Ecosystems–Restoring Balance
Evidence-driven action to protect biodiversity, food security and natural capital across Africa
Bio-Innovation & Circular Bioeconomy Solutions
CWISA develops value-addition pathways for noxious and invasive weeds, including biochar production, biostimulant extraction, feed evaluation, and identification of medicinal or metabolite-rich species. Our work links ecological restoration with livelihood benefits by converting low-value biomass into usable products for soil fertility, livestock, and community enterprises.
Ecological Assessments & Surveillance
CWISA conducts weed inventories, invasive species mapping, habitat assessments, and long-term monitoring to support counties, conservation groups, and development partners. Using GIS tools and ecological sampling, we provide data that informs land restoration, early warning systems, and policy planning.
Research & Innovation for Sustainable Management of Invasive Weeds
We conduct applied and strategic research to understand weed ecology, invasion pathways, plant–pest interactions, and ecosystem impacts. Using field experiments, greenhouse trials, and molecular approaches, CWISA generates evidence that supports smarter, ecologically grounded management decisions across Africa’s farming systems.
About us
CWISA was born from a simple but powerful realization: invasive weeds—often seen only as agricultural threats—hold untapped potential to strengthen Africa’s food systems, ecosystems, and rural economies. Across the continent, farmers struggle with weeds that reduce yields, harbor pests, and degrade landscapes. At the same time, these same plants contain nutrients, biomaterials, and ecological functions that remain underexplored and undervalued.
