At the end of the day, we need a changed mindsets for mangrove conservation or any conservation! Seeing, touching and being right there makes learning much more meaningful and memorable.
Indeed, mangroves is a salty marshy classroom. Take notes!
#MangroveConservation
The ocean is one of our planet's most powerful tools for capturing carbon, absorbing about a quarter of the CO2 we release. By protecting and restoring marine ecosystems, we’re harnessing this natural climate solution to help balance our atmosphere and safeguard our future.
Last week I had an opportunity to attend both the Landscape Leadership Camp and the GLF Africa Conference 2024 courtesy of @GlobalLF and @CIFOR_ICRAF. From impactful learning to solid engagements, what an amazing time I had.
Some of the key takeaways I took includes;
- Being a landscape leader embraces the four points of I, We, They & It. This basically reminds us the power of collaboration and working together in building a just, healthier landscapes.
- African future is in our hands. Our land is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It is our healer and restorer. Without proper care for it we can have no community, because without proper care for it we can have no life.
We need to have a whole cultural shift, where it becomes our culture to take care of the landscapes, and in order to make this shift, we need to keep working together, and creating more awareness about how the Earth takes care of us and how we can take care of her in return.
All in all, my highlights of those days was meeting new, incredible and inspiring people. I had a chance of connecting, learning and interacting with them fully.
I am really grateful💚
#GLFAfrica
The Youth Pawa Workshop was a success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Ubunifu Hub last Friday as we came together to co-create solutions for a greener, more sustainable Nairobi!
#GreenerCities#YouthLeaders#CollaborationForChange
🌱 Community, yes, we believe that the heart of our initiatives lies in the people who come together to make it happen. Together, we’ve witnessed the power of collective action, the strength of unity, and the beauty of community-driven change.
#ActLandscape#TogetherForChange
Mangroves are nature’s carbon champions, but they're under threat. Should we focus on conserving them or focus on planting new ones?
Dive into @SteveMisatih's insights on the future of mangrove management on #ThinkLandscape!
https://t.co/PAhqiQlPXc
In an ode to all the nature stewards working to protect Mangrove heroes, we share with you a heartfelt poem by @SteveMisatih who champions #Mangrove conservation in Mombasa village, Kenya. On #MangroveDay and every day, we must restore the ecosystem heroes.
@YouthPawa
🌍🌿 Today we celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem! These unique ecosystems are rare, spectacular and prolific ecosystems on the boundary between land and sea.
Remember mangroves matter!
#MangroveConservation
"Mombasa is where I call home. Seeing the once-thriving mangroves decline was heartbreaking. All the degradation and loss of community benefits pushed me to help my hometown bounce back." @SteveMisatih from @YouthPawaOrg.
Read full story: https://t.co/hTigaEnJPv
#ThisisRestor
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Indeed, conservation is a state of harmony between men and land, and that there is no greater power for change than a community discovering what it cares about and working to bring that change. 🌱
"Mombasa is where I call home. Seeing the once-thriving mangroves decline was heartbreaking. All the degradation and loss of community benefits pushed me to help my hometown bounce back." @SteveMisatih from @YouthPawaOrg.
Read full story: https://t.co/hTigaEnJPv
#ThisisRestor
Today is #WorldOceansDay!🌊
This year's theme, "Catalysing Action for Our Ocean & Climate" reminds us to protect our oceans & planet with small changes, can be by reducing plastic, choosing sustainable options & supporting conservation efforts.
Remember every action counts!💙
Happy #WorldOceanDay! 🌊 Today, we spotlight the incredible work of our GLF Restoration Stewards for Oceans 2024, @SteveMisatih & his dedication to restoring our precious #mangroves! 🏝️
🔗 Learn more about Steve's incredible work: https://t.co/ttv823n3yP
#ActLandscape
🔊International Day for Biological Diversity is coming!
We ought to celebrate the amazing biodiversity we have on Earth. It’s what keeps us healthy, but it's in danger. We, the youth, can change that!
Let's raise more awareness. Every action counts!
#BiodiversityMatters
🌿Embark on a journey through the serene beauty of 🇰🇪 Kenyan #mangroves with @SteveMisatih, the 2024 #Oceans Restoration Steward, as he showcases the incredible team behind his mangrove restoration projects!
Learn more: https://t.co/00wVE2GRQv
#ThinkLandscape@GlobalLF
For it isn’t just about planting mangroves; it’s about leaving a legacy for future generations. It’s about proving that with dedication, collaboration and a little bit of hope, we can heal the planet, one mangrove at a time!🌱
Storytelling for change & conquering climate anxiety - all at the Echo Eco Therapy Festival last weekend at Langata Botanical Gardens! Huge shoutout to @YouthPawaOrg for this amazing event. Feeling empowered.
#EchoEcoTherapy#ClimateAction#MentalHealthMatters
We're searching for youth-led projects working to protect and restore nature and the rights of those working to defend it 🌍
Do you have an idea or an established project? Are you aged 14-24? APPLY NOW 👉 https://t.co/hi03cwqrC6
#ClimateAction#YouthLeader#YouthEmpowerment
The Mangrove Restoration Eco-Project by @YouthPawaOrg is restoring the shoreline of the Indian Ocean in Mombasa. It adopts a participatory, community-based approach, engaging local residents in awareness & training programmes
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🌊 Meet the 2024 #Ocean Restoration Steward!
Steve Misati is a Kenyan 🇰🇪 marine conservationist & the founder of @YouthPawaOrg, an organization that adopts a community-based approach to mangrove restoration.
#ActLandscape#GenerationRestoration