Books and Book Chapter Publications

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  1. Achieng, A. O., Opaa, B., Obiero, K. O., Osano, O., & Kaunda-Arara, B. (2022). Watershed management in Kenya; societal implications, drivers of change and governance needs. In Encyclopedia of Inland Waters (pp. 464-474). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819166-8.00157-2
  2. Omutange, E. S., Manyala, J. O., Wekesa, A. N., Osano, O., Munyao, T., Otieno, A. A., & Etiégni, L. (2022). Distribution of Potentially Toxic Elements in Water, Sediment and Soils in the Riparian Zones around a Kraft Pulp and Paper Mill in Western Kenya. In Environmental Impact and Remediation of Heavy Metals. IntechOpen.
  3. Guzmán, C. A. F., Aguirre, A. A., & Astle, B. B., Enrique; Bayles, Brett R.; Chimbari, Moses; El-Abbadi, Naglaa; Evert, Jessica; Hackett, Finola; Howard, Courtney; Jennings, Jonathan; Krzyzek, Amy; LeClair, Jessica; Maric, Filip; Martin, Olwenn; Osano, Odipo; Patz, Jonathan; Potter, Teddie; Redvers, Nicole; Trienekens, Noortje; Walpole, Sarah; Wilson, Lynda; Xu, Chenchen; and Zylstra, Matthew. (2021). The Planetary Health Education framework. Global Public Health | Faculty Scholarship, 6. https://doi.org/ https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(21)00110-8
  4. Lalah, J. O., Omwoma, S., Osano, F. O., Mukunda, E., Shivoga, W. S., Wafubwa, G., Muyekho, D., & Schramm, K.-W. (2018). Assessment of potential risks and effectiveness of agrochemical usage in a catchment: A case study of the Nzoia Nucleus Estate sugarcane farms in western Kenya. In Integrated Analytical Approaches for Pesticide Management (pp. 235-259). Elsevier.
  5. Nyingi, W., Oguge, N., Dziba, L., Chandipo, R., Didier, T. A., Gandiwa, E., Kasiki, S., Kisanga, D., Kgosikoma, O., Osano, O., Tassin, J., Sanogo, S., Von , Maltitz, G., Ghazi, H., Archibald, S., Gambiza, J., Ivey, P., Logo, P. B., Maoela, M. A., Ndarana, T., Ogada, M., Olago, D., Rahlao, S. & Van Wilgen, B. 2018. Chapter 4: Direct And Indirect Drivers Of Change In Biodiversity and Nature’s contributions to people. In: Archer, E., Dziba, L., Mulongoy, K. J., Maoela, M. A. & Walters, M. E. (eds.) The IPBES regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Africa.  Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, Bonn, Germany.
  6. Otieno, Donald , Dangasuk, Otto George , Osano, Odipo , Were, B., 2017. Module 4 REGULATION AND POLICY APPROACHES TO BIOTECHNOLOGY / APPROCHES RÈGLEMENTAIRES ET POLITIQUE DE LA BIOTECHNOLOGIE., Food Safety and Biotechnology in Africa. Edulink
  7. Osano O. (2016). International regulation regimes and tailoring of national laws. Regulation and policy approaches to biotechnology. Food Safety and Biotechnology for Africa. Module 4 Unit 1.
  8. Osano O. (2016). Risk and Safety of Genetically Modified Organisms. Regulation and policy approaches to biotechnology. Food Safety and Biotechnology for Africa. Module 4 Unit 3.
  9. Luthando Dziba, Wanja Nyingi, Nicholas Oguge, Rodwell Chandipo, Edson Gandiwa, JoëlHoudet, Samuel Kasiki, Olaotswe Kgosikoma, John Morris, Odipo Osano, Lucas Rutina, Griffin Shanungu, MongiSghaier, Souleymane Sanogo, Graham Von Maltitz, Danielson Kisanga, Houda Ghazi, Jacques Tassin, Tidjani Adamou Didier, Sebsebi Demisev (2016). Direct and indirect drivers of change in the context of different perspectives on quality of life. In: IPBES Assessment for Africa. First Order Draft
  10. Senelwa, Kingiri; Etiégni, Lazare; Osano, Odipo; Balozi, Kirongo; and Imo, Moses; (2012). Environmental Impacts of Biofuel Production in Africa. In Bioenergy for Sustainable Development in Africa. Eds:Rainer Janssen & Dominik Rutz, WIP Renewable Energies, Munich, Germany Part 4, Pages 237-245
  11. Sumukwo, K., Kipkoech, A., Roba, A. W., Mwima, P., Omondi, H., Kairu, G. Osano, O., Matere, S., (2011). Financing provisions of Environmental Services in Mount Elgon Region for the protection of watersheds. In: Towards Implementation of Payment for Environmental Services (PES). A collection of findings linked to the ASARECA Funded Research Activities. Eds: Anderson Kipkoech et al, Publ VDM Dr Muller Gmbh and co KG Saabrucken, Germany. ISBN 978-639-35888-9  pp 119-131.
  12. Kiptum, A., Kipkoech, A., Adano, W. R., Osano, O., Biryahwho, B., Agasha, A., (2011). Impacts of community activities on environmental resources: The potential for development payment schemes for environmental services. In: Towards Implementation of Payment for Environmental Services (PES). A collection of findings linked to the ASARECA Funded Research Activities. Eds: Anderson Kipkoech et al, Publ VDM Dr Muller Gmbh and co KG Saabrucken, Germany. ISBN 978-639-35888-9 pp 290-300.
  13. Chelang’a, S., Sulo, T., Kipkoech, A., Kipsat, Adano, W. R., A. Osano, O., Nsombo, B., (2011): Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of payment for environmental services in Eastern and Central African Region In: Towards Implementation of Payment for Environmental Services (PES). A collection of findings linked to the ASARECA Funded Research Activities. Eds: Anderson Kipkoech et al, Publ VDM Dr Muller Gmbh and co KG Saabrucken, Germany. ISBN 978-639-35888-9, pp 301 - 311.
  14. Matere, S., Nsombo, B., Okwuosa, E., Mogaka, H., Osano, O., Biryahwho, B., Kairu, G., (2011): Assessing the ability of communities areound Mt Elgon to participate in carbon sequestration programs through their farming systems. In: Towards Implementation of Payment for Environmental Services (PES). A collection of findings linked to the ASARECA Funded Reserch Activities. Eds: Anderson Kipkoech et al, Publ VDM Dr Muller Gmbh and co KG Saabrucken, Germany. ISBN 978-639-35888-9 pp 356-369.
  15. Akama J S, Odunga P, Osano O (2007). The Curriculum for Certificate in Travel and Tour Operations Catering and Tourism Development Levy Trustees (CTDLT)
  16. Akama J S, Odunga P, Osano O (2007). The Curriculum for Diploma in Travel and Tour Operations Catering and Tourism Development Levy Trustees (CTDLT)
  17. Campbell L.M., Dixon D.G, Wandera S.B., Osano O., Balirwa J., Chapman, L. &. Hecky R.E (2003) Mercury Biomagnification in African Lakes: Importance of Sources, Food Web Length and Biomagnification Factors. In: Global Threats to Large Lakes: Managing in an Environment of Instability and Unpredictability, pp 3-4.
  18. Osano, Odipo (2002). Developmental Disorders Induced by Pesticide Degradation Products. Ph. D Thesis, University of Amsterdam
  19. Campbell L.M., Hecky R.E., Wandera S.B., Osano O., Balirwa J., Verburg P., Chapman, L. & Dixon D.G. (2002) Distribution of THg in perciformes (Nile Perch and Black Bass) and tilapines from across East Africa, In: Proceedings of the International Workshop on Health and Environmental Effects of Mercury held at University of Dar es Salaam 19-20 November 2002. pp.187-197. National Institute of Minimata Disease, Minimata, Japan [cited by 2]
  20. Osano, Odipo (1992). Retail Poultry and Beef as Sources of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in Nairobi. Master of Veterinary Public Health thesis, University of Nairobi.
  21. Okeyo-Owuor, J. B., Kipkoech A., and Osano, O. The international conference on payment for ecosystem services in Eastern and Central Africa Region. Proceedings of the conference 20th to 22nd October 2010, Jinja Nile Resort, Uganda