National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum

2026-07-252026-08-01

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July 2026
26 JulCitizen Digital
… This was a key focus of the National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum underway in Kilifi County, where government agencies, researchers, development partners, conservation organisations, Community Forest Associations and the private sector are reviewing the implementation of the Nation …
Science takes centre stage in Kenya's push to restore Mangrove ecosystems
25 JulThe Standard
… The move emerged during the two-day National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum in Lamu, where government officials, researchers, conservation groups, county governments, Community Forest Associations and private sector representatives reviewed the National Mangrove Ecosystem Management …
New strategy puts communities at heart of mangrove conservation

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Kenya prioritizes science in mangrove ecosystem restoration efforts

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Scientific research and innovation are being emphasized as critical to Kenya's restoration of degraded mangrove forests, with evidence-based approaches intended to ensure long-term success of coastal ecosystems. A National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum in Kilifi County is reviewing implementation of the National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan (2017–2027) and discussing the role of research, technology and innovation in monitoring and restoring mangrove ecosystems.

26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

Kenya prioritizes science in mangrove ecosystem restoration efforts
Scientific research and innovation are being emphasized as critical to Kenya's restoration of degraded mangrove forests, with evidence-based approaches intended to ensure long-term success of coastal ecosystems. A National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum in Kilifi County is reviewing implementation of the National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan (2017–2027) and discussing the role of research, technology and innovation in monitoring and restoring mangrove ecosystems.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 July

Kenya recentres mangrove conservation on coastal communities
Kenya is shifting its mangrove conservation strategy to place coastal communities at the centre of protection efforts, addressing threats from illegal logging, pollution and climate change. The change emerged at a National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum in Lamu, where officials identified weak community involvement, fragmented governance and poor coordination as reasons previous conservation efforts fell short.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →