Scoping On Best Practice Gaps In Mangrove Conservation: Diani Beach,Kenya
Save Our Mangroves Now (SOMN)
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Abstract: To gain an understanding from relevant experts on the current gaps in mangrove conservation best practice,focusing on the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region,a scoping workshop was held in Diani Beach,Kenya between 4-6th of April. IUCN and WWF Germany co-organised the event within the context of the Save Our Mangroves Now! (SOMN!) Initiative. The workshop was made possible with funding from the German Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) as part of SOMN! and brought together participants from government ministries and agencies as well as scientific experts and project implementation officers from the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). To foster cross-regional learning additional experts from Asia participated as well (see Annex 2 for full participants list). The workshop (see Annex 1 for the agenda) covered a wide range of topics and presentations.