International Conference 2014

KMFRI, in cooperation with VLIZ, Ghent University (UGent) and the Free University of Brussels (VUB), organized an international conference, funded by VLIR-UOS, on:

“Sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in Kenya: from research to societal benefits”

27- 29 October 2014, North Coast Beach Hotel, Kilifi County, Kenya

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This conference brings together researchers, university teachers and students, policy makers/advisors and other key stakeholders involved or interested in marine science activities with development relevance for Kenya, to

• provide insight in some of the most important recent and ongoing research and education projects and initiatives, including the Kenya Coastal Development Project, and in the Belgian, Kenyan and regional expertise available in the various research fields;

• discuss critical needs, gaps and challenges identified in the Kenya Vision 2030 for the sustainable development of Kenya’s coast and ocean, such as overexploitation of fisheries resources, mangrove degradation, climate change, aquaculture development and Marine Protected Area (MPA) management and put forward opportunities for future collaborations in these research fields;

• establish a roadmap that defines the marine research and education priorities in Kenya in line with the nation’s development strategies and aimed at informing future policy and coordination efforts.

Coordinators: dr. Betty Nyonje (KMFRI) and dr. Delphine Vanhaecke (VLIZ)