This report covers public event organized by ICRAF in collaboration with partners to sensitize the stakeholders including communities on biodiversity conservation for improved livelihoods. The event attracted over 100 invited participants including community members from Witu and Aweer areas. Key speakers during the event included Lamu County Commissioner representative, Lamu County minister for Land s, Divisional Officer-Witu, ICRAF project staff and area women representative. Two schools; one secondary and one Primary performed during the event, the schools were selected as winners of the event theme competition organized before the public event. Local Traditional dancers also performed during the event. The main achievement of the event was the positive significant public response participation and kind reception from the local communities, assurance of support from the Lamu county government and successful Biodiversity related exhibitions by invited partners and community groups.
Publication year
2015
Authors
Koech, G.; Nyongesa, J.; Muriithi, W.
Language
English
Keywords
conservation, biodiversity, ecosystem services
Geographic
Kenya
