In a world where urgent environmental conservation is paramount, the creation of Transboundary Conservation Areas (TBCAs) has emerged as a pivotal strategy to safeguard marine ecosystems. A notable endeavor in this direction is the cooperative effort between Kenya and Tanzania, facilitated by the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). This collaboration aims to establish
In a small village on Pate Island, Lamu County, a remarkable individual emerged with an unwavering passion for marine conservation. Meet Bakari Mohamed Sheumbe, whose incredible journey from a young pupil to a heroic protector of the Western Indian Ocean’s marine environment will leave you inspired. As a child, Bakari formed the Wildlife Club of
Tima Dago, a passionate conservationist from the southern coast of Kenya, shares her inspiring journey in marine conservation. Growing up in a coastal village, she developed a deep love for the ocean and its marine environment. Tima’s childhood experiences, including unsustainable fishing practices, fueled her determination to protect marine biodiversity. After joining the Kenya Wildlife
Dr. Mohammed Said Omar and Warden Dadley Tsiganyiu from Kenya Wildlife Service, together with Arthur Tuda ( WIOMSA), were on hand at the United Nations Ocean Conference to attend the 2022 Blue Park Award Ceremony and to collect the plague for the 2021 Blue Parks Award accorded to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. The award was
Members of the WIOMPAN network attended the Blue Leadership Multiplier training and held a network meeting during the event to map the network activities. The Kenyan Chapter of WIOMPAN also held its inaugural meeting in June 2022. Read more >>
KWS, WIOMSA and the interim Country Coordinator for WIOMPAN, Willys Osore, cordially invite MPA and LMMAs personnel from Kenya to a virtual WIOMPAN Kenyan Chapter meeting to be held on 27th June 2022 at 10-11.00 am. The objectives of the meeting are to – Sensitise members on the importance of the WIOMPAN Network. – Activate
WIOMSA and UN Habitat are pleased to invite you to the launch of four cities Blue Economy studies (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Port Louis and Kilifi) and a strategic “Roadmap for the Development of the Blue Economy in Coastal Cities. The Blue city case studies outline broadly the current situation concerning the blue economy
Kenya Wildlife Service and Tanzania’s Marine Parks and Reserve Unit with the support of WIOMSA and WCS-Kenya, held multi-stakeholder engagement meetings on both sides of the Kenya-Tanzania border to define the conservation vision, values, and targets for the proposed Kenya-Tanzania transboundary marine conservation area (TBCA). The goal of the two workshops, held on November
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the Marine Parks and Reserves Unit, Tanzania are in Tanga, Tanzania this week on a stakeholders meeting for the proposed transboundary conservation area initiative between Kenya and Tanzania. Today’s stakeholder meeting is with fishers in Mkinga.
Did you know that 24 coastal communities in Kenya have created informal MPAs to conserve their fisheries and marine resources and secure alternative sources of income? Kenya is considering declaring 3 additional MPAs in Ras Tenewi and Malindi-Watamu and a Trans-boundary Conservation Area with Tanzania. Want to find out more about some of the remarkable efforts
