Wetlands International Eastern Africa

Wetlands International Eastern Africa We work to safeguard and restore wetlands for people and nature. Wetlands International is the only global Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to wetlands.

In Eastern Africa, Wetlands International has a representation and implements programmes in Kenya (Ewaso Ng'iro Catchment, Kajiado and Laikipia), Ethiopia (Jijiga; Ziway Abijatta Shalla sub-basin), Uganda (Ruwenzori and Karamoja regions), Tanzania (Rufiji Delta), South Sudan (Eastern Equatoria – Kinnaite River Catchment) and transboundary wetlands for the River Nile basin. We are driven by the kno

wledge that safeguarding and restoring wetlands is urgent and vital for water security, biodiversity, climate regulation, sustainable development and human health. Our Vision for the future is a world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support and the resources they provide


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Elephants are not just visitors to wetlands, but part of what keeps them alive.Elephants rely on wetlands for water, foo...
12/08/2026

Elephants are not just visitors to wetlands, but part of what keeps them alive.

Elephants rely on wetlands for water, food and movement. But their relationship with these ecosystems goes both ways.

As elephants move through the landscape, they disperse seeds, open up vegetation and create pathways that can benefit other species. Their presence helps shape the ecosystems they depend on.

Protecting elephants, therefore, is also about protecting the wetlands and wider landscapes that sustain them.

This World Elephant Day, we celebrate this connection and the role healthy wetlands play in helping elephants and other wildlife thrive.

Bringing the world together to help elephants.

Happy International Youth Day!Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are driving change today.From rest...
12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day!

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are driving change today.

From restoring wetlands and mangroves to championing biodiversity and inspiring their communities, young people are bringing fresh ideas, energy and action to conservation.

Today, we celebrate their voices, their contributions and their commitment to a future where people and wetlands thrive together.

Different contexts. Common aspirations.

Yesterday, Wetlands International Eastern Africa joined partners at the SBI-7 Side Event: Africa-Led Solutions for the G...
05/08/2026

Yesterday, Wetlands International Eastern Africa joined partners at the SBI-7 Side Event: Africa-Led Solutions for the Global Biodiversity Framework, bringing together experts from across the continent to share practical, Africa-led solutions for advancing the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

The session highlighted how locally driven solutions, community stewardship, scientific innovation, market-based finance and collaborative partnerships are accelerating biodiversity conservation and restoration across Africa. Speakers also shared experiences on strengthening ecosystem governance, scaling community-led conservation initiatives and mobilizing sustainable financing to deliver on the ambitions of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

We were proud to have our Regional Director, Dr. Julie Mulonga, moderate the discussion, facilitating an engaging exchange among panellists and participants. Our Regional GIS and MEL Officer, Haron Akala, presented on the Global Mangrove Watch (GMW), a science- and data-driven platform for monitoring mangrove ecosystems, demonstrating how it is being leveraged alongside Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR) by integrating community knowledge with geospatial data. By combining science with local expertise, this approach strengthens evidence-based restoration, supports community stewardship, and enables more informed decision-making for resilient mangrove ecosystems.

As Wetlands International Eastern Africa, we remain committed to advancing science-based, community-led approaches that conserve wetlands, restore biodiversity and strengthen the resilience of both nature and people through meaningful partnerships.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Africa Regional Directors' Platform, our co-hosts, fellow speakers, and everyone who joined us in person and online for contributing to this important dialogue.

Healthy wetlands are at the heart of Africa's biodiversity and resilience.Today, join us at the SBI-7 side event, Africa...
04/08/2026

Healthy wetlands are at the heart of Africa's biodiversity and resilience.

Today, join us at the SBI-7 side event, Africa-Led Solutions for the Global Biodiversity Framework, where practitioners from across the continent share practical, homegrown solutions for ecological integrity, community stewardship, and market-based finance under the Kunming-Montreal GBF.

When? Today | 18:15–19:45 EAT
Where? Conference Room 1 (CR 1) — in person + online

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://lnkd.in/dYzMpjxe

Meeting ID: 871 0496 8459
Passcode: 872205

Convened by the Africa Regional Directors’ Platform committed to a shared vision for Africa’s people and nature. Join us in the room or online using this link provided.

Yesterday, we celebrated the women and men who dedicate their lives to protecting our planet. Today, we continue celebra...
01/08/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the women and men who dedicate their lives to protecting our planet. Today, we continue celebrating their impact.

This year's World Ranger Day theme, "Rangers: Guardians of a Changing Planet," recognises the critical role rangers play in protecting biodiversity, safeguarding ecosystems, and working alongside communities to build a more resilient future.

At Wetlands International, we are proud to work alongside rangers and conservation officers, strengthening ecosystem monitoring and management through science, collaboration, and innovative technologies.

Following the Global Mangrove Watch (GMW) training in Tana River County earlier this year, Forest Ranger Halima Abdulrahman reflected on how digital tools have transformed the way rangers monitor mangrove ecosystems. Instead of spending valuable time searching for affected areas, rangers can now use satellite-derived alerts to navigate directly to areas of concern, making patrols more efficient and enabling faster responses to environmental threats.

That journey continues with the recently launched Global Mangrove Watch (GMW) 4.1.

Moving beyond historical snapshots, Global Mangrove Watch (GMW) 4.1 provides a continuous annual record of mangrove extent and change from 1985 to 2025, together with near real-time monthly mangrove loss alerts. New features, including user accounts, subscriptions and customizable Areas of Interest, give rangers, conservation practitioners and decision-makers easier access to the information they need to monitor mangrove ecosystems, identify change and take timely action on the ground.

🔗 Explore Global Mangrove Watch 4.1 and learn more: https://lnkd.in/eT25Ciw

An important day for the Rovuma/Ruvuma River Basin, as the Republic of Malawi, the Republic Mozambique, and the United R...
31/07/2026

An important day for the Rovuma/Ruvuma River Basin, as the Republic of Malawi, the Republic Mozambique, and the United Republic of Tanzania officially appended their signatures to the Agreement establishing the Rovuma/Ruvuma River Basin Commission formalising a shared commitment to work together towards the cooperative and sustainable management of the basin.

The event also featured remarks from the Member States and development partners, Global Water Partnership Southern Africa , IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, GIZ SADC. This historic ceremony was climaxed by the handing over of the Commission's Chairpersonship for the year 2027 from the Republic of Mozambique to the United Republic of Tanzania.

As part of the executing agencies for the Source to sea transboundary project, Wetlands International Eastern Africa was was represented at the ceremony by Sheila Ruto, Louisa Chinyavu, and Dr. Julie Mulonga, who joined government represented, partners and stakeholders in marking this important occasion.

Congratulations to the Member States and all partners whose collaboration has made this achievement possible.

For four days, conversations in Lamu revolved around one ecosystem that protects our coastlines, supports livelihoods an...
28/07/2026

For four days, conversations in Lamu revolved around one ecosystem that protects our coastlines, supports livelihoods and strengthens climate resilience: mangroves.

From 23–26 July, Lamu County hosted a series of engagements that brought together government, coastal communities, researchers, civil society organisations, development partners and the private sector. The week featured the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) - Kenya Chapter Quarter 2 Meeting, the National Mangrove Dialogue, the National Mangroves Stakeholder Forum, and the national celebrations of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem 2026. Together, these engagements created space to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships and explore practical solutions for the conservation and sustainable management of Kenya's mangrove ecosystems.

Representing Wetlands International Eastern Africa, Maresi Ibrahim and Priscilla Kagwa participated in the week's engagements. During the National Mangrove Dialogue, Priscilla showcased videos under Session 1: Upscaling Mangrove Ecosystem Health & Climate Resilience, highlighting how the Mangrove Champions Initiative is strengthening restoration practitioners through peer learning, knowledge exchange and locally led action across Kenya.

Beyond the meetings and presentations, the week created opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and learn from the experiences of communities and practitioners working to restore and protect Kenya's mangroves.

If there's one lesson we took away from Lamu, it's that healthy mangroves are the result of people working together just as much as they are a product of nature.

Read more about our reflections from the week in our latest blog; https://lnkd.in/dchjCPgK

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem reminds us that mangroves are among the world's mos...
26/07/2026

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem reminds us that mangroves are among the world's most valuable wetlands, protecting coastlines, supporting biodiversity, sustaining livelihoods, and strengthening resilience to climate change.

At Wetlands International Eastern Africa, we remain committed to safeguarding and restoring these vital ecosystems for the benefit of people, nature, and climate. Through science-based restoration, community-led action, and strategic partnerships, we are advancing sustainable mangrove conservation to ensure these ecosystems continue to thrive for generations to come.

Today, we celebrate the resilience of mangroves and the collective efforts of communities, governments, partners, and conservation champions working to protect them. Together, we can secure a future where mangroves continue to sustain life above and below the water while supporting resilient coastal communities.

Together, let's safeguard and restore mangroves for people, nature, and climate.

25/07/2026

Wetlands International Eastern Africa is seeking an experienced Project Officer – Kenya to coordinate and manage the day-to-day implementation of projects within the Kenya Programme. The successful candidate will support project planning, implementation, partner coordination, budget monitoring, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and compliance while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with organisational and donor requirements.

Application deadline: 30th July 2026
👉 Learn more and view the full Terms of Reference here: https://lnkd.in/dKrVGX_B

Applications should be sent to [email protected]. Please indicate the position title in the subject line.

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