activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Conservation 2 activities
- Marine ecosystem conservation along Kenya’s coastlineProtects and conserves marine ecosystems along Kenya's coastline through long-term, on-the-ground initiatives focused on sustainable management of coastal resources. This includes leading conservation programs in six core areas: small-scale fisheries, coral reefs, marine protected areas, sharks and rays, ocean giants, and conservation finance.
- Marine policy advocacy and governance supportAdvances marine conservation policy at local, national, and regional levels by advocating for the removal of destructive fishing gear, contributing to national frameworks on marine protected areas and the blue economy, and supporting transboundary conservation planning and climate refugia protection.
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Biodiversity & Environmental Research Monitoring 1 activity
- Scientific research on marine ecosystems and fisheriesConducts comprehensive research on marine biodiversity, fish stocks, and ecosystem health, including benthic and bleaching assessments, fish biomass measurements, and social science studies. Generates large-scale datasets and has produced over 300 scientific publications on coral reefs in Kenya and the Western Indian Ocean.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Annual Fishers’ Forum coordinationFounded and continues to lead Kenya’s only national coastal fishers’ event—the Annual Fishers’ Forum—now in its 24th year, which brings together fishing communities, researchers, and policymakers to share knowledge, present research findings, and co-develop solutions for sustainable fisheries.
- Capacity building for fisheries management and coral reef monitoringBuilds technical and institutional capacity through training programs for local and international students and managers at undergraduate and graduate levels, management effectiveness workshops, and support for community-led closures. Also hosts recurring forums to strengthen stakeholder collaboration in fisheries co-management.
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relationships · 10
who they work with
- Annual Fishers’ Forum Partner — Platform co-convened by WCS Kenya to connect fishing communities and fisheries management stakeholders.
- Grants, Contracts and Partnerships (GCP) - Africa Partner — Collaborates on the MACP Project under the GCP-Africa initiative for small-scale fisheries management.
- Kenya Fisheries Services Partner — Collaborates on fisheries management and conservation strategies
- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Partner — Collaborates on scientific research and resource management
- Kenya Wildlife Service Partner — Collaborates on marine conservation and management initiatives
- Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Government — Collaborates with former KWS staff and board members, indicating institutional ties for marine conservation and protected area management.
- Nairobi Convention Partner — Engages in regional policy advocacy and transboundary conservation efforts
- government agencies Partner — Collaborates with government agencies on marine conservation initiatives.
- local communities Partner — Works closely with local communities to address threats to marine habitats and biodiversity.
- non-governmental partners Partner — Collaborates with non-governmental partners on marine conservation initiatives.