Kwale - Tanga Coast - Transboundary conservation and sustainable management of coastal and marine biodiversity

The aim of the project is to protect marine and coastal biodiversity in the Kwale-Tanga and RUMAKI regions by establishing participatory management of marine and coastal resources. The project supports responsible government agencies and communities to better manage and protect conserved areas. A multi-stakeholder committee in each region is overseeing the governance of selected protected areas and drive key decisions. The committee evaluates and supports sustainable use solutions of the ecosystems by the inhabitants and their organisations. The project’s target group does therefore obtain a stronger awareness of the triad of biodiversity, ecosystem services and sustainable management. Project results are disseminated in relevant networks, digital platforms, and institutions, nationally, regionally and internationally. As a result, neighbouring regions do also benefit from the experiences and results of the project through knowledge transfer.

Project data

Countries: Kenya, Tanzania
IKI funding: 5,000,000.00 €
Duration: 01/2023 till 03/2027
Status: open
Implementing organisation: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Political Partner: Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (MECCF) - Kenya

Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries, Fisheries - Tanzania
Implementing Partner: CORDIO East Africa

Mwambao Coastal Community Network

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Tanzania

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State of implementation/results

The project is conducting a study to analyse the economic viability of coastal communities, especially women and youth, through the sustainable use of natural coastal and marine resources.
The project has conducted various kick-off meetings and exchanges with relevant representatives of the government, civil society, projects and donors in both partner countries (Kenya and Tanzania).
The project is working on the creation of a broad multi-stakeholder platform for the participation of relevant groups of people in the elaboration and formulation of a transboundary marine conservation area Kenya-Tanzania (TBCA), especially with the involvement of representatives of the local coastal population.

Kenya:

As part of the project, a three-day training programme was organised for 40 rangers, scouts and technical experts on marine and coastal protection, gender and human rights. The participants consisted of representatives from the beach section units as well as the wildlife authority, fisheries authority, coast guard and forestry authority. The training was conducted jointly with the Kwale district, CORDIO and GIZ and, in addition to technical topics, also aimed to promote closer cooperation between the various organisations.
Collaboration with the community-based organisation Mikoko Pamoja, the world's first organisation to develop a blue carbon project under the voluntary carbon market. The collaboration provides for the implementation of mangrove conservation and restoration.
Strengthening the community-based organisations Mikoko Pamoja and Vanga Blue Forest, which are committed to mangrove protection.
Conducting a study on the potential of blue carbon and sustainable fisheries in Kwale County by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). It analyses the potential for sustainable use of blue carbon and small-scale fisheries as elements of payment for environmental service

Tanzania:

In Tanzania, a first national workshop was held with representatives from Marine Parks and Reserves Unit and Kenyan Wildlife Service and the Nairobi Convention (24-25 August 2023).

Latest Update:
03/2025