Ethics International Kenya

World Oceans Day Programme 2013

In Kenya, oceans support key industries including shipping, tourism, fisheries among others.
These industries directly and indirectly support thousands of households especially those living
within the coastal areas.
The theme for the year 2013, “together we have the power to protect the oceans”, offered an
important basis for increased cooperation among stakeholders in meeting the set objectives of
tackling marine hazards, climate change while enhancing ecosystem health and best practices in
environmental management.
School debates took place in three counties namely Mombasa (Star of the Sea Primary School),
Kwale (Pungu Primary School) and, Kilifi (Kibaoni Primary School) on 25th June. There were eight
schools in Mombasa, nine in Kwale and five in Kilifi counties.
Essay writing and artwork drawing competitions also took place in the three counties at the
same venues. The activity ran concurrently with the above mentioned. All the entries were
collected and marked later on 1st June 2013 by Eco-club patrons (teachers) assisted by
volunteers.
A procession to the Beach was flagged off at 8:30 am by Binty Omar, the Mombasa County
executive secretary for agriculture fisheries and livestock. Madam Binty was the guest of honor of
the event. It kicked off at Nakumatt Nyali by participants and ended an hour later at the Jomo
Kenyatta public beach. The guests in attendance included madam Elizabeth Ngala (the District
Commissioner of Kisauni District), Madam Betty Nzioka, NEMA’s Deputy Director, Mr. Nicholas
Nkethetha, the fisheries boss in the coast region, Mr. James Kamula, a senior marine officer with
NEMA, the Mombasa county executive secretary in charge of tourism, senior officers within the
county government and, representatives of the Usafi Initiative and several CSO representatives.
Beach Clean –Up: the participants proceeded to demonstration clean-up of the venue. Most of
the participants collected litter around the beach area and assembled the same in trash bags
ready for appropriate disposal.
But also, exhibitions, speeches, school performances and competition awards…

Presentation

Eco Ethics is about creating a new way of living in harmony with the world and about restoring the natural balance altered by human activity

Objectives

Values:

Integrity– commitment to upholding honesty, reliability, and trust in all dealings
Creativity– recognition of innovation and value addition in all our work
Commitment– dedication to serve and voluntarism are pillars of all our efforts
Lasting legacy – we treasure approaches that empower communities to achieve sustainability

Key Outcomes:
1.Sustainable use of environmental resources by coastal communities improved
2.Local capacity for climate change mitigation and adaptation strengthened
3.Citizen participation in environmental governance strengthened
4.Sustainable livelihood options for coastal communities diversified and fortified
5.EEIK’s institutional capacity enhanced

Representative activities include

Research, documentation and awareness creation Community training programs, demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate adoption of best environmental practices and best available technologies
Advocating for development, improvement and enforcement of appropriate policies in line with our mission and vision
Developing and disseminating resources and tools for improved public participation in governance
Socio-economic development projects geared to uplifting communities from abject poverty and cushioning environmental degradation