Melissa

My goal is to utilize my knowledge and skills to encourage the adoption of planning and management techniques in environmental fields for sustainability.

[Melissa @unis_ogada]

DAY 1: of the #WIOMSA2022 12th scientific symposium,objectives✅ presentation ✅ excitement ✅
@africwomeningis @wiomsa @comred_ @MijiBora @BlueVentures #WIOMSA2022

[COMRED @comred_]

Today is #WorldFisheriesDay!🐟

Here is how @comred_ works with #CoastalCommunities in Kenya to restore, protect and sustainably use #fisheries resources.

https://t.co/O3CYcgQMbt

#WFD2023 #SDG14 #LifeBelowWater #GlobalGoals #SmallScaleFisheries #livelihoods #sustainability

[COMRED @comred_]

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new #website!
Take a deep dive into our user-friendly platform that presents our work and its impact with even greater strength and compelling #storytelling.

https://t.co/O3CYcgQelV

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Today, we participated in the national #mangrove dialogue hosted by @WWF_Kenya to showcase the contribution of @comred_ ‘s #sustainable cities and coast program to the sustainable management of natural capital in Mombasa. This dialogue precedes #WorldMangroveDay …

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The organizers of #WorldMangroveDay in @OurKwaleCounty left no stone unturned. Stay tuned for updates as they happen!

#WorldMangroveDay2023 #Jazamiti #Treesforbeterlives #ClimateAction #ClimateBreakdown #ClimateActionNow #Climatechange

@BaseTitanium @KeForestService

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This process being implemented by @comred_ with support from @BlueVentures targets 18 fisheries data collectors and 18 leaders from 9 Beach Management Units (BMUs). We can’t wait to see the endless possibilities of digital data collection!
@kobotoolbox
#digitalmigration #data

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@comred_'s @Mijibora project provides research and technical basis for such initiatives that will transition the Mombasa road transport sector to #Sustainability.

@KeNHAKenya @KURAroads @MsaWalkMovement

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Our key takeaway from the memorable handover of the signed #Mombasawalk petition to the Mombasa governor @A_S_Nassir by @mombasawalkmovement founder: Walking and cycling is one way to combat #ClimateChange.

Click the link for details of the petition
https://t.co/jb8MqsCWJj

[Blue Ventures @BlueVentures]

How can #data empower #smallscalefishers?

Data allows community members to understand what is happening to their local #marine #environment and enhance community-based management strategies.

[Blue Ventures @BlueVentures]

Together with @comred_, we're facilitating community sessions with local people in Kwale County, Kenya. We are supporting on data collection (e.g catch number & species) to ensure sustainable practices for generations to come.

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Watch this photo story narrated by Hassan Mwashee 1 of 18 #Fisheries #data collectors as he shares his reflection of a recent training on fish identification,sampling & measurement.This activity also involved chairpersons from 9 Beach Management Units

https://t.co/vYk5gjVSow

[Blue Ventures @BlueVentures]

We visited Mkwiro village on Wasini island, #Kenya, to see the inspiring work the community-led Mkwiro beach management unit is doing to restore #mangroves, manage #fisheries, curb illegal and unregulated fishing, and provide eco-credit services amongst the fishers. @comred_

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@comred_ is currently implementing a programme on smart sustainable port cities @MijiBora which is geared towards transitioning #WesternIndianOcean coastal cities to be smart and sustainable. @wiomsa @Bandari_Bora @MombasaCountyKe @c40cities
(PHOTOS:COURTESY)

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...change which makes the existing city systems vulnerable.
This event by @UrbanAfricaACC has brought together stakeholders from African countries to improve stakeholder engagement &
co-creation in #urbanplanning for #Sustainable infrastructures in African cities...

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2. #data is an indicator of the real situation and can be relied upon to inform policy formulation, implementation and #urbanCityplanning
3.The future of African cities is now and we must begin to think about green infrastructural solutions especially in the face of climate..

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1. Most African cities have devolved responsibilities but lack the capacity to run these systems. Therefore,there is a need for devolved power to improve institutional financial capacity to steer this process in the right direction,’’Manuel De Araujo, Mayor-Mozambique.

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How can local leaders work together towards suitable cities?
Dr.Wanyonyi @comred_ director shares insights from the African Infrastructure Futures conference @UrbanAfricaACC on the infrastructure challenges of cities inlight of #ClimateChange
Key highlights: ...

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…that they can use to understand the status of their fishery hence better
management of this resource they depend on for their livelihoods.
@BlueVentures @noradno

[Melissa @unis_ogada]

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[COMRED @comred_]

This week we head out to roll-out macro-enabled workbooks in @OurKwaleCounty for data
entry and analysis. In our commitment to building #resilient #coastalcommunities we are
actively working with, training and mentoring data collectors to gather high-quality
#fisheriesdata …

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@Comred goes into new frontiers working with Roka & Wesa Beach Management Units (BMU) @KilifiCountyGov to draft their development agenda for the next 10 years for improved #ocean governance and economic development starting with Theory Of Change.
@norad @maliasili_org

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We left no stone unturned during #FunziIsland community #ResourceMapping and Theory Of Change visioning exercise.
This is our preliminary interaction with the BMU members. We hope this is the beginning of a journey with the Funzi community towards #MarineConservation.