Climate justice and Lesbian Bisexual and Queer (LBQ) justice are both some of the most important yet under-researched issues of our time in the Global Majority Coun tries, most especially in Kenya. This groundbreaking report is an essential piece of work for Innovators 4 Climate Action (ICA) precisely because it spotlights the intersection of climate justice and LBQ justice.

As ICA, we believe in the need for involvement of climate-risk communities: the most economically, politically, and socially marginalised, which is overwhelmingly gender minorities, and particularly Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer individuals, in climate adapta tion and mitigation actions. Our mission is to innovate and promote just and sustainable climate action solutions in Kenya that centre the interests of Sexual and Gender Mi norities (SGM), particularly Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer individuals; not just combating environmental degradation, but also dismantling the systemic inequalities that exac erbate the vulnerability of LBQ individuals in Kenya. This community, rich in diversity and resilience, finds itself on the frontlines of a climate crisis that is linked to their lived experiences of marginalisation and discrimination.

The importance of this research cannot be overstated. It is not merely an academic exercise; it is a lifeline. It sheds light on the specific ways in which climate change impacts LBQ individuals, revealing the nuanced interplay of gender, sexual orientation, and climate injustice. This knowledge is vital because it equips us with the evidence needed to advocate for inclusive policies, to then design interventions that address the unique needs of LBQ individuals, and further create support systems that not only provide relief, but also allow LBQ individuals to be at the forefront of the climate justice movement. This research is important because without it, the narratives of LBQ individu als remain unheard, their challenges invisible to those in power.