This report provides an overall situational analysis of Mombasa’s mangrove forests, and it identifies key
institutional and technical challenges to restoration, such as sedimentation, illegal wood harvesting, land use changes/
challenges, rapid urbanization, erosion, and natural disaster risks. The work emphasizes the importance of mangroves, as
they are a natural solution for increased coastal protection, biodiversity diversification, and local livelihood generation.Published within World Bank Group Archives, 2024
I was tasked with editing sections 1-6, and writing sections 1-4, & 7.
The primary purpose of the following field report is to document and further analyze the insights and strategies learned from the Capstone team’s field research and meetings with institutions in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya. The goal is to begin framing recommendations to enhance the utilization of nature-based solutions (NBS) for the restoration of coastal and shoreline areas, with a particular emphasis on mangroves.
I was tasked with editing the entirety of this report.
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