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National Seagrass and Coral Reef Action Plan (2025-2036) Set for Validation
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May 26
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National Seagrass and Coral Reef Action Plan (2025-2036) Set for Validation

Kenya is set to validate the National Seagrass and Coral Reef Action Plan (2025-2036), a landmark framework for the conservation and sustainable management of critical marine ecosystems. The validation meeting will bring together key stakeholders to review the draft Action Plan, confirm its technical accuracy and policy alignment, strengthen ownership among institutions and partners, and agree on final revisions before adoption and implementation.

Coastal Leaders Push for Inclusive Representation at JKP Breakfast Meeting
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May 26
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Coastal Leaders Push for Inclusive Representation at JKP Breakfast Meeting

MOMBASA, Kenya – A breakfast meeting convened with coastal governors and stakeholders has highlighted calls for greater inclusion of inland counties within Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP) frameworks. Taita Taveta Governor raised concerns over the county's exclusion from key documents due to its lack of direct ocean access, emphasizing that as a member of the coastal bloc, Taita Taveta must be fully integrated into all initiatives. Feedback from governors and participants will now be incorporated into the final document, which is set to be launched during the Ocean Conference from 16th–18th June 2026.

CSOs from Coastal Counties Validate Priorities for Our Ocean Conference
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May 26
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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.