Kenya Wetlands Forum

01/05/2026

Voices of the Ocean Episode 1: Bridging the Gap in Conservation

Abubakar Twalib (Chairman, Lamu Beach Management) shares how the East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) is empowering the coastal community of Lamu to take their seat at the table for the upcoming Our Ocean Conference (OOC11).

For too long, major environmental decisions have been made without the input of grassroots communities. Through education and outreach, the EAWLS is ensuring that the people of Lamu, from elders to the youth, know how to write proposals, submit applications, and make their voices heard.

01/05/2026

As the Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) makes its African debut, it presents a critical opportunity to amplify Civil Society Organization (CSO) voices, which are often underrepresented in global marine conservation discussions. Through this campaign, The Consortium for the Conservation of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO-C) seeks to spotlight key priorities in marine conservation and ocean governance, engage policymakers, and shape decisions at the Our Ocean Conference 2026.

02/02/2026

Happy World Wetlands Day!

This year’s theme, “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” highlights the timeless role of traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity.

Wetlands are critically important ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, freshwater availability, climate mitigation and adaptation, and livelihoods that contribute to local and global economies.

29/01/2026

Join us this morning for a webinar ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026

📅 Today, Thursday, January 29

⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

The webinar will feature Keynote Speaker Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, Principal Secretary, State Department for Environment, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, and Guest Speaker Dr. Mamo B. Mamo, EBS, Director General – NEMA, along with other high-level panelists from government, civil society, research institutions, and the private sector.

The discussion will focus on the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” highlighting the role of traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural heritage amidst growing threats.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/TNecy7JNWuy7FDCn6

Nema Kenya Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, UN Environment Programme

21/10/2025

Julie Mulonga is named a 2025 Women Changemaker in the World of Wetlands, recognised for over two decades of grassroots and policy work to save Kenya's critical, yet often neglected, ecosystems

02/02/2025

Happy

31/01/2025

30/01/2025

Today, our team was in Ol’Kalou, Nyandarua, meeting with the County Government’s Water and Natural Resources team and the Lake Ol Bolossat Community Conservation Group (LOCCOG) to finalize plans for tomorrow’s Advocacy Walk.

Join us tomorrow at 9:00 AM at Lake Ol Bolossat as we walk, clean, and advocate for its protection, and push for its designation as Kenya’s 7th Ramsar Site.

29/01/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 #𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐖𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Hear from experts:

▪️ Mariam Ali Fadhili - Wetlands Officer, Earthlungs Reforestation Foundation

▪️ Dr. Benjamin Kyalo- Water Quality Specialist at the State Department for Water and Sanitation

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/cbhKpL2DJE83ufma8 Earthlungs Reforestation Foundation Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Wetlands International Nema Kenya Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya

29/01/2025

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐭! 🚶

This Friday, January 31, 2025, we’re walking to raise awareness for Lake Ol Bolossat, Kenya’s only freshwater lake in Central Kenya, as we gear up for World Wetlands Day.

Lake Ol Bolossat is a vital source of water for local communities, wildlife, and livestock. It’s also an Important Bird Area, attracting tourists and researchers from around the world. But the lake is facing serious threats from pollution, encroachment, and unsustainable development.

Join us in raising awareness for its conservation and advocating for its designation as Kenya's 7th Ramsar Site - an important step in protecting biodiversity, water security, and climate resilience.