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June 15, 2026
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Coastal livelihoods in focus as world gathers in Mombasa for Ocean conference

Coastal livelihoods in focus as world gathers in Mombasa for Ocean conference

The conference will take place in Mombasa, the first time it is held in an African country...

✨ Key Highlights

As the 11th Our Ocean Conference gathers in Mombasa, Kenyan coastal communities and environmentalists are advocating for increased ocean protection and the significant involvement of local populations in marine resource decisions.

  • 600 million Africans depend on ocean resources, yet face threats from pollution and declining fish stocks.
  • Activists, including those from Greenpeace Africa, are calling for at least 30 per cent of Africa's oceans to be protected by 2030.
  • Key demands include stricter fishing gear regulations, an end to illegal fishing, and the ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement.

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