George Maina

Africa Fisheries Strategy Manager at The Nature Conservancy (@nature_org). Views my own.

[George Maina @GWMaina]

Advancing #ocean solutions to #climatechange by creating enabling conditions! #Kenya

https://t.co/DpU3BVHLf2

#OOC11 #OurOceanConference

[WIOMSA @wiomsa]

The Western Indian Ocean Consortium (WIO-C) annual meeting took place this week in Maputo, Mozambique—bringing together partners focused on marine & coastal ecosystem management across the region.

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

Happening Now : Environment and Climate Change, Principal Secretary Dr Eng Festus K Ng'eno is presiding over the 10th anniversary celebration of the Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund Trust (UTNWFT) at Serena Hotel in Nairobi.

The event, themed “A Decade of Conservation,” marks ten years of efforts to protect water sources supplying the capital while improving livelihoods in the Upper Tana watershed.

The breakfast meeting brings together national and county leaders, development partners, conservation experts, utilities, farmers and community representatives to reflect on the Trust’s progress since its launch in 2015.

UTNWFT is widely recognised as Africa’s first Water Fund and has grown from a pilot project into an independent conservation trust.

Over the past decade, the initiative has promoted nature-based solutions to reduce sediment flowing into rivers that supply Nairobi while improving agricultural productivity for upstream communities.

Among those attending the event are Moses Badilisha, Governor of Nyandarua County; Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy (virtually); Ademola Ajagbe - Regional Managing Director, Africa, The Nature Conservancy, and Eddy Njoroge, President of the UTNWFT Board of Trustees, alongside development partners representatives from Nyeri County, Laikipia County and Murang’a County. #WaterFund #DecadeOfConservation

[PS Betsy Njagi,CBS - Blue Economy @PS_Betsy_Njagi]

From policy to progress.

The National Blue Economy Strategy positions our oceans and lakes at the heart of Kenya’s economic transformation agenda.

[Kenya Forest Service @KeForestService]

The Kenya Forest Service convened a strategic meeting to strengthen partnerships aimed at advancing mangrove restoration and community empowerment efforts along Kenya’s coast.

The meeting, chaired by Senior Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests, Madam Zipporah Toroitich, underscored the urgency of investing in mangrove ecosystems as a critical nature-based solution for climate resilience and livelihoods.

Francis Okalo, International Union for Conservation of Nature (@IUCN), Programme Manager, presented the Global Mangrove Alliance’s country proposition, with contributions from Mercy Miano and Catherine Mungai. He appreciated KFS for its leadership and emphasized that the Alliance was formed to consolidate global efforts and mobilize funding toward large-scale mangrove restoration.

Madam Zipporah appreciated the presentation and stressed the need for measurable impact that transforms lives.Madam Beatrice Mbula, Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests, echoed this sentiment, calling for clear definition of community roles in restoration and tangible benefit-sharing mechanisms. She emphasized integrating agroforestry and income-generating activities into mangrove restoration plans, operationalizing Participatory Forest Management Plans (PFMPs), leveraging drone technology for monitoring and holding quarterly review meetings with clear progress reports.

Coast Regional Forest Conservator James Mburu, Head of Biodiversity James Mwang’ombe and partners from the Global Mangrove Alliance were in attendance among others.

[George Maina @GWMaina]

Exciting to see the application of #FishPath Tool & engagement process leading to tailored options for data collection, stock assessment, & management measures for #Kenya Octopus #Fishery, into a Management Plan & a Harvest Strategy.

@Nature_Africa @Blue_Economy_F @Kenya__Fish

[George Maina @GWMaina]

Great effort towards tackling #climate crisis, reversing #biodiversity loss, and supporting #livelihoods & #economies.

@KWSKenya @WRTIKenya @FaunaFloraInt

[George Maina @GWMaina]

Exciting to see the application of #FishPath Tool & engagement process leading to tailored options for data collection, stock assessment, & management measures for #Kenya Octopus #Fishery, into a Management Plan & a Harvest Strategy.

@Nature_Africa @Blue_Economy_F @Kenya__Fish

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

Consultations in Kilifi today brought together NGOs, govt & academia to refine Kenya’s first national strategy to ensure sustainable fishing of octopus through science-based management & scaling community-led conservation.
#BlueEconomy #KMFRI #TNC #SustainableFishing

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

Consultations in Kilifi today brought together NGOs, govt & academia to refine Kenya’s first national strategy to ensure sustainable fishing of octopus through science-based management & scaling community-led conservation.
#BlueEconomy #KMFRI #TNC #SustainableFishing

[The Nature Conservancy in Africa @Nature_Africa]

In a significant boost for marine conservation in the Western Indian Ocean, the Kiunga Marine National Reserve management plan has been gazetted by the Government of Kenya as a comprehensive 10-year management plan. Learn more @wiomsa: https://t.co/xs37y6eI1c

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

Over 120 fishing community stakeholders gathered in Kilifi to shape Kenya’s first Octopus Harvest Strategy & Management Plan. With overfishing & habitat pressure, this science-based planwill guide sustainable management of the fishery.
@KeFS_Official @nature_africa #BlueEconomy

[George Maina @GWMaina]

Great effort towards tackling #climate crisis, reversing #biodiversity loss, and supporting #livelihoods & #economies.

@KWSKenya @WRTIKenya @FaunaFloraInt

[The Nature Conservancy in Africa @Nature_Africa]

In a significant boost for marine conservation in the Western Indian Ocean, the Kiunga Marine National Reserve management plan has been gazetted by the Government of Kenya as a comprehensive 10-year management plan. Learn more @wiomsa: https://t.co/xs37y6eI1c

[George Maina @GWMaina]

@PolicyMarine

[George Maina @GWMaina]

Our new paper published in @MarinePolicy demonstrates that incorporating blue #ecosystems into Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDCs) is crucial for effective #ClimateAction.
https://t.co/HPgWEO3VvQ

@Nature_Africa @KmfriResearch @Mangroves

[The Nature Conservancy @nature_org]

Reflecting on 2025, we're filled with gratitude. 💚

Every acre protected, every river restored—it all starts with you. THANK YOU.

But the work isn't done. Nature still needs us. Make your year-end gift today: https://t.co/GLmS9xrdBG

[The Nature Conservancy in Africa @Nature_Africa]

Advancing Restorative Seaweed Aquaculture in Kenya: Unlocking a Blue Economy Opportunity for Coastal Communities https://t.co/xbEwjXyd7E

[Bill Frist, M.D. @bfrist]

MYTH: Scientists don’t agree on climate change.

TRUTH: 97% of experts agree humans are driving global warming.

If 97 out of 100 doctors told you a treatment would save your life, would you ignore them? The same principle applies here.

[The Nature Conservancy in Africa @Nature_Africa]

#HighSeasTreaty is officially in force creating the first global framework to protect marine life beyond national borders. This opens the door to high seas marine protected areas, stronger safeguards and more equitable sharing of ocean benefits #60toGlobal https://t.co/Za6Yf26NUc

[Water Funds for Africa @WaterFundAfrica]

Starting the year with partnership in action! Through the Jumuiya Water Fund, @Nature_Africa + @GGI_Kenya are restoring springs in the Chyulu Water Catchment-protecting water & supporting local livelihoods, especially for women & young farmers.

#WaterIsLife #Partnerships

[Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W 🇰🇪 @lizwathuti]

A happy community coming together to restore what we all depend on💧🌳- People 👩🏾‍🌾

A water catchment slowly coming back to life with the over 6,500 indigenous trees we planted together across, Kwa Mukonza Springs, MaKiu Springs and Nthange Springs- Planet. 🌍

And an extra boost for future family earnings through the over 2000 fruit tree seedlings we distributed across to farmers to support livelihoods - Prosperity💰.

All our three pillars at the Green Generation Initiative (@GGI_Kenya) evident through this project; People, Planet, & Prosperity.

This is what gives me hope. On ground actions, rooted in community, growing into something meaningful.💚

We are proud of our partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Africa @Nature_Africa on this project.

#PeoplePlanetProsperity

[George Maina @GWMaina]

Our new paper published in @MarinePolicy demonstrates that incorporating blue #ecosystems into Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDCs) is crucial for effective #ClimateAction.
https://t.co/HPgWEO3VvQ

@Nature_Africa @KmfriResearch @Mangroves