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Kenya is committed to the global efforts on climate change mitigation and adaptation as seen through investments in various sustainable green and blue economy projects. In this review paper, we present the current status of what has been done, particularly on the blue carbon offset initiatives undertaken in the mangrove and seaweed ecosystems as well as the decarbonization activities at the port of Mombasa and which should form reference information for local, regional, bilateral/multilateral partners, scientists and other climate change stakeholders. The blue carbon offset projects involve mangrove conservation, reforestation and carbon credit sale as well as seaweed farming. The initiatives have several unique features amongst which are the community-led income generation systems that simultaneously act as an inducement for ecosystem preservation, co-management and benefits sharing which are recipes for economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sustainability. A notable project impact is the conferment of economic power to the locals, particularly the women and the youth The model used embraces a collaborative approach involving multisectoral engagements of both the government, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and local communities. This integrated top-down (government) and bottom-up (local community) method deliberately targets the strengthening of economic development while ensuring sustainability.

Blue Economy Movement Gains Traction in Africa.

Une série de films et de photographies du monde entier qui vise à enrichir notre connaissance, notre appréciation et notre compréhension de l'économie bleue.

US delivers final boats to Kenya Navy to bolster marine patrols.

With piracy spreading along large swathes of Africa's coast, shipping firms and governments are deploying hi-tech weapons in the fight against the raiders.

With piracy spreading along large swathes of Africa's coast, shipping firms and governments are deploying hi-tech weapons in the fight against the raiders.

Annual monsoon rains arrived at the Kerala coast in southern India on Wednesday, a day later than forecast, a weather office source said, easing fears over farm and economic growth after two straight droughts hit rural income and agricultural output. The monsoon delivers nearly 70 percent of rains that

Annual monsoon rains arrived at the Kerala coast in southern India on Wednesday, a day later than forecast, a weather office source said, easing fears over farm and economic growth after two straight droughts hit rural income and agricultural output. The monsoon delivers nearly 70 percent of rains that

Marine piracy costs $6b to global economies.

Somalia's semi-autonomous region of Puntland has moved to combat illegal fishing in its waters - the first ever move to fight against the illegal business

Somalia's semi-autonomous region of Puntland has moved to combat illegal fishing in its waters - the first ever move to fight against the illegal business

Tanzanian President urges greater support to fight maritime piracy.

El Niño threatens southern Africa with yet another drought.

El Niño threatens southern Africa with yet another drought.

India must engage maritime nations.

India must engage maritime nations.

Swimming with humpback whales to be trialled at WA's Ningaloo marine park.

Swimming with humpback whales to be trialled at WA's Ningaloo marine park.

Mozambique : 60 Million Dollars a Year Lost to Illegal Fishing.

The ocean may be a key missing link

Fishing companies lose millions of dollars every year and they don't know it.

The Madagascar farmers trying to save sea cucumbers.

How Disaster Aid Ravaged an Island People.

Policymakers could use surf breaks to create jobs and reduce poverty.

Dipole: the 'Indian Niño' that has brought devastating drought to East Africa.