The incredible journey of a boat made of waste plastic that begun over two years ago in Lamu to Zanzibar, across the mainland to Lake Victoria, returning via the ocean back to her home in Lamu driven by nothing but passion and will to imagine a world without single use plastics
Our partner, #MarineEducationCentre, hosts a variety of groups at its facility. It is a fantastic space to learn and share ideas! We are lucky to share this amazing workspace with the #marineteam. Here we are hosting a meeting with @kwaleplastics on the #naturesguardian project.
Due to unforeseen delays in leaving Tanzania, we have with a heavy heart cancelled our Diani event tomorrow. Currently, we don't know what day we'll even be arriving in Kenya. Though we are now quite used to expecting the unexpected 🙄 #plasticrevolution
Good News!
The Go Blue initiative has been launched with the aim to protect Kenya's🇰🇪 coastal ecosystems while creating environmentally-friendly jobs for youth and women towards a sustainable blue economy.
Read more ▶️https://t.co/KNxOrxxiIF
#ForNature
Join me tomorrow in @UNEP panel discussion during the launch of a report on environmental justice impacts of plastic pollution, one its kind to highlight how plastic pollution hinders the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. https://t.co/HUE1NszaFG
Dr. James Kairo has been working to conserve mangroves at the coast for over 2 decades. Mikoko Pamoja is what he calls a triple win; A win for the environment, the community and #Biodiversity Listen to him during the #earthoptimism summit https://t.co/QCvbRu8KH5
We recently had the pleasure of hosting 35 #teachers from different schools around Tiwi for a tour at the #MarineEducationCentre. The teachers are excited to visit again soon with their students to learn about #marinewildlife and hope for a close collaboration working together!
We must update the curriculum in schools to teach the youth the urgency of protecting the environment - and give them the tools they need to do so
@RMalango2015 Resident coordinator for the @UN#beatpollution
Happy #WorldWaterDay2021
Only less than 1 per cent of all water on our planet is usable for our growing population. By simply reducing the amount of water that we use, we conserve water! Every drop of water counts! Check out the infographic on how to conserve water in our homes!