Under Implementation/Ongoing

World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya)

Country of implementation:

Tanzania

Towards Integrated Spatial Planning For Sustainable Management Of Coastal And Marine Resources In Kilifi County, Kenya

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Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

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Spatial Planning, Sustainable management of coastal and marine resources, Coastal and marine resources, ICZM, ICZM Action plan, Critical Ecologically Significant Areas

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Kenya's coastal and marine resources provide numerous benefits to coastal communities, including food, employment, protection from climate change, and more. However, inclusive planning. development, and management of resources is imperative to ensure that these benefits can be enjoyed by future generations of Kenyans.

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Directorate General of Sustainable Development at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

Country of implementation:

Kenya

Protection and management of marine and coastal ecosystems to promote and support the sustainable blue growth of coastal communities in the Boeny and Sofia regions

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SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention Partnership Project

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sustainable development, Marine and coastal resources, Mangroves Conservation, Food security, Poverty reduction, community engagement, ecosystem restoration, Small-scale Fisheries, Livelihood Strategies, Maritime Spatial Planning, climate change adaptation, Integrated Management Approaches, Biodiversity Conservation, Resilience Building, Coastal Zone Management.

In 2019, Madagascar was chosen as one of three countries to participate in the Sida funded SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention partnership project focused on Marine and Coastal Governance and Fisheries Management for Sustainable Blue Growth. The project aims to address concerns related to fisheries and the environment through coordinated interventions.

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Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (the DEAT) – South Africa

Country of implementation:

Madagascar

Implementing a Source to Sea based approach to tackle marine litter in five priority river systems in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

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Ecosystem health, water quality, Marine litter, River systems, Healthy Rivers

Marine litter—and its effects on marine life, beaches, and fisheries —has become a pressing issue for South Africa. The proponents underscore that the country has grown increasingly concerned about beach litter originating from river systems. The project will demonstrate how a 'Source to Sea' approach in five river systems in KwaZulu-Natal, can reduce litter generation and recover litter with river basin-wide interventions.

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Government of Mozambique, Ministry of Land and Environment

Country of implementation:

South Africa

Protection and management of marine and coastal ecosystems to promote and support the sustainable blue growth of coastal communities in Maputo Bay and Limpopo River Mouth in Mozambique

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SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention Partnership Project

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Marine resources, Coastal communities, sustainable use, ecosystem resources, fisheries management, Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), poverty alleviation, Livelihood Strategies, critical habitats, mangroves, Seagrass, Food security, Limpopo River Mouth, Maputo Bay, Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF)

Maputo Bay, situated in the southern part of the country, encompasses the coastal regions of Maputo and Matola, forming the largest metropolitan area in the country with a major commercial port. The bay is home to diverse coastal and marine ecosystems, including mangroves, seaweed banks, coral reefs, and dune forests. These ecosystems face significant urban and industrial influences. Fishing plays a crucial role in the bay's economy, with resources like shrimp, pelagic fish, and demersal rock fish supporting small-scale fishers.

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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Country of implementation:

Mozambique

Improving Mtwapa Creek water quality by use of Constructed Wetland Wastewater Treatment Technology in Shimo la Tewa – IMCoW Project

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water quality, wetlands ecosystem, Wetland wastewater treatment technology, sediment quality

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Marine and coastal ecosystems are impacted by natural and anthropogenic stressors. Discharge of domestic, industrial and agricultural wastes into marine ecosystems results in deterioration of water and sediment quality with negative impacts on ecosystem integrity, biodiversity conservation, shoreline stability, community livelihood, and revenue generation. Mtwapa Creek, an Indian Ocean inlet along the Kenya coast receives wastewater from point and non-point sources resulting in deteriorating water quality.

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Nairobi Convention Secretriat

Country of implementation:

Kenya

Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission(SWIOFC PP2) Kenya Scoping Missions/ Site Selection 23 February to 2 March 2024

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Academic and/or Research institutions, Government ministries, departments & institutions, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Project(s) linked to:

Nairobi Convention, SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention Partnership Project

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fisheries, marine conservation, coastal ecosystem, swiofc_nc partnership and partnershipprojects Ocean governance, blue economy

The Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC through the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Nairobi Convention through the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for enhanced collaboration to support member countries of the Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC)and Nairobi Convention in their commitment towards the sustainable management of their coastal and marine environment and fishery res

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Centre National de Recherches sur l'Environnement

Country of implementation:

Kenya

Strengthening regulatory framework and national capacity for monitoring effluent discharges, water, and sediments quality in coastal and marine areas of Madagascar

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Effluent discharges, water quality, Sediments quality, marine pollution, Marine litter, Regulatory framework, Effluent discharge, Land-based sources of pollution and activities

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The Bombetoka Estuary is highly vulnerable to pollution from Mahajanga city’s tourism, agricultural, industrial, and other sectors. Tests of the water by the National Centre For Environmental Research (CNRE) indicate the presence of toxic heavy metals and hydrocarbons that pose serious risks to both human and marine life. The project will demonstrate how water quality and sediments can be improved by developing a regulatory framework and monitoring system—a framework which will provide the basis for the development of national wastewater standards.

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