CSOs from Coastal Counties Validate Priorities for Our Ocean Conference
MOMBASA, Kenya – Coastal civil society organizations (CSOs) have taken a major step toward amplifying Africa's voice at the upcoming Our Ocean Conference (OOC). During a validation workshop organized by EAWLS, community representatives from Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu gathered to shape a unified regional position. The focus: strengthening Western Indian Ocean (WIO) CSOs to engage effectively, build coalitions, and ensure local voices reach global decision-makers.