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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.

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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.

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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.

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EAWLS and Fauna & Flora validate Blue Carbon Ecosystems governance framework in Mombasa
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Apr 26
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EAWLS and Fauna & Flora validate Blue Carbon Ecosystems governance framework in Mombasa

EAWLS, in partnership with Fauna & Flora, convened a two-day Multi-Stakeholder Validation Workshop in Mombasa to strengthen governance of Kenya's blue carbon ecosystems. Stakeholders validated the Blue Carbon Ecosystems Working Group Manual and reviewed findings from a comprehensive Policy Analysis Report, identifying critical gaps and opportunities within existing policy frameworks. The initiative supports ongoing processes including the draft NDC Blue Carbon Ecosystem Investment Plan and the Seagrass and Coral Reef Action Plan (2026–2036), advancing a coordinated national approach to coastal conservation and climate resilience.

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Coral and Seagrass Conservation Action Plan in Mombasa workshop
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Apr 26
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Coral and Seagrass Conservation Action Plan in Mombasa workshop

As a member of the Task Force on the Coral and Seagrass Conservation Action Plan development, JKP participated in a workshop held on 22nd–24th April 2026 at City Blue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa. The purpose was to obtain structured feedback from the taskforce to strengthen the technical quality, policy alignment, feasibility, and ownership of the Action Plan prior to finalisation and adoption.

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