The signing of a Collaborative Framework Agreement for Marine Conservation between the WCS and JKP
January 26, 2024
Editorial Staff
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Jumuiya Economic Development Secretariat (JKP) signed a Collaborative Framework Agreement on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The ceremony took place at the Jumuiya offices, Bustani Close, off Links Road, Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya.
Jumuiya Offices
Bustani Close, off Links Road, Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya
This agreement is geared towards fostering a strategic partnership between WCS and JKP in marine conservation initiatives within the Jumuiya 2030 regional economic development agenda. The focus is on the six coastal counties, addressing critical areas such as fisheries management, ecotourism, marine protection, waste management, blue carbon, and coastal developments.
Focus Areas
Fisheries Management
Ecotourism
Marine Protection
Waste Management
Blue Carbon
Coastal Developments
The primary objectives of this agreement are to collaborate on and synergize efforts in the Blue Economy and marine conservation space, specifically through initiatives like Go Blue and Miamba Yetu. Furthermore, the collaboration aims to prioritize marine conservation initiatives that promote sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities, while also ensuring the protection and conservation of coral reefs and linked ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrasses.
Commitments and Responsibilities
WCS Commitments
- Supporting the identification, co-implementation, and co-funding of projects through the Miamba Yetu program
- Developing interventions to transition coastal communities away from practices that degrade reefs and linked coastal habitats
- Engaging in joint activities with JKP on protection of reefs, sustainable ocean production, sustainable tourism, and circular economy and pollution
JKP Commitments
- Establishing linkages with key activities under Go Blue, including Mikindani Waste Management initiative
- Implementation of a Blue Carbon REDD+ project
- Cooperating in the design and joint support of projects under Go Blue 2.0 (Go Blue Growth and Go Blue Environment)
- Supporting WCS in coordinating training to build capacity of Beach Management Units and county officials
The signing of this Collaborative Framework Agreement represents a significant commitment from both WCS and JKP towards the shared vision of conserving marine resources and promoting sustainable development in the Jumuiya region.
Press Release
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About WCS
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a New York not-for-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, making significant strides in global conservation efforts. WCS is the convening agent for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) funded programme – Miamba Yetu: Sustainable Reef Investments. The GFCR was launched in 2021 as the first ever blended finance instrument dedicated to mobilising action and financial resources to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems. In 2022, the programme began implementation in Kenya and Tanzania – including the Zanzibar archipelago by supporting businesses that directly or indirectly benefit coral reefs and communities that depend on them. A proportion of grant funding is also provided to further de-risk investments and improve returns for businesses.
Download the PDF version here: Press release on the signing of a Collaborative Framework Agreement for Marine Conservation between the WCS and JKP
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