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Community-Led Data Collection by a Kenyan Beach Management Unit (BMU)

By WCS · ABALOBI

Community-Led Data Collection by a Kenyan Beach Management Unit (BMU)

By WCS · ABALOBI

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Chale • Kenya Started in January 2022 Active Conservation

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In Kenya, ABALOBI is working with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Kenya to co-design our technology with a community called Chale that empowers local fishers and Beach Management Units to collect and summarise their fisheries and income data and link this information to improved management, business decisions, and sustainable fishing practices.

Latest News

2 months ago by Fiona in Chale BMU Co-Management Area

ABALOBI in Kenya; reflecting on the past year.

The community meeting hosted at the Red Cross in Ukunda, brought together members of the Chale fishing community and the ABALOBI team to review and reflect upon the past year’s project progress, continuing this powerful cross-border collaboration.

9 months ago by lara_mullins

Celebrating Resilience and Partnerships: Highlights from the 23rd Fisher Forum and Chale BMU Visit

ABALOBI’s November visit to the Fisher Forum and Chale BMU highlighted community resilience, collaboration, and long-term sustainable fisheries solutions.

10 months ago by lara_mullins

Fostering Collaboration Across Borders: Fisher Exchanges in South Africa and Kenya

Kenyan and South African fishers united in a cross-border exchange in Lamberts Bay, sharing innovations like the 'Fish With A Story' initiative and best practices in sustainable fisheries, fostering collaboration for resilient fishing communities.