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Shaping Blue Tourism: Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Pathways
During the 3rd United National Ocean Conference (UNOC) held from 9th to 13th June 2025 in Nice, France, the OBF
Advancing Blue Tourism in the Western Indian Ocean
By Timothy Allela, Paul Baraka, CORDIO East Africa The Blue Tourism Innovation Team focuses on enhancing regional and multi stakeholder
MSC conducts fishery improvement workshop in Kenya
OBF works with diverse stakeholders in the fishing industry to develop innovative solutions to address IUU fishing, drive small scale
Sustainable Blue Tourism in the Western Indian Ocean: Pathways for a Resilient Future
The Blue Tourism Innovation Team within the framework of the Blue Tourism Initiative has released a landmark report titled “Sustainable
Sustainable Fishing: A Kenyan Entrepreneur’s Remarkable Journey
Abdullah Said Abdallah, a 24-year-old visionary entrepreneur in Tana River County, Kenya, exemplifies this year’s Biodiversity Day theme, Harmony with
Advancing Blue Tourism in the Western Indian Ocean
Living in harmony with nature is not just a clarion call but Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)’s way of life. In
OBF hosts workshop on navigating changes in grant and soft funding
OBF hosted a virtual workshop on navigating changes in grant and soft funding on 25 March 2025. The session provided
OUR BLUE FUTURE 2024 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the first issue of Our Blue Future (OBF) newsletter. The newsletter highlights key development milestones of OBF as
Our Blue Future strategy workshop: Charting the path for multi-stakeholder collaboration
During the Our Blue Future (OBF) strategy workshop, held in Nairobi, Kenya on 3rd and 4th September, 17 partner organisations
Fostering Inclusive and Sustainable Blue Economy: what is the role of the private sector?
The second Marine Regions Forum, held in Tanzania from December 7-9, 2023, focused on “Navigating Ocean Sustainability.” Discussions highlighted the