Eligibility of the Applicants

The programme welcomes participation from individuals interested in learning about the ocean, including members of Women's Groups and Community Organisations, Indigenous Communities, Beach Management Units (BMU) leaders and representatives, Youth representatives, Government Officials, Extension Workers, Academia and Research Institutions, Environmental NGOs, Civil Society Organisations, Educators, and Trainers. Participants selected for the course are expected to fully commit to attending and actively participate throughout the entire duration of the course. Additionally, access to a computer, laptop, or phone with internet connectivity is required to complete all course activities effectively.

Vigezo vya Waombaji

Mpango huu unakaribisha ushiriki kutoka kwa watu binafsi wanaopenda kujifunza kuhusu bahari, wakiwemo wanachama wa Vikundi vya Wanawake na Mashirika ya Kijamii, Jumuiya za Wenyeji, Viongozi na wawakilishi wa Vitengo vya Usimamizi wa Ufuo (BMU), wawakilishi wa Vijana, Maafisa wa Serikali, Wafanyakazi wa Ugani, Taaluma na Taasisi za Utafiti, Mazingira. NGOs, Mashirika ya Kiraia, Waelimishaji, na Wakufunzi. Washiriki wanatarajiwa kujitolea kikamilifu kuhudhuria na kushiriki kikamilifu katika muda wote wa kozi. Zaidi ya hayo, ufikiaji wa kompyuta, kompyuta ndogo au simu iliyo na muunganisho wa intaneti inahitajika ili kukamilisha shughuli zote za kozi kwa ufanisi.

This course focuses on key concepts of Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Protection for a Sustainable Blue Economy in Kenya. Its core objective is to provide participants with an understanding of the critical need to conserve coastal and marine ecosystems to promote sustainable economic development in Kenya. Throughout the course, participants will engage in thematic sessions aimed at addressing challenges and exploring effective strategies for ocean conservation and sustainable resource management. Topics include the significance of marine ecosystems, threats posed by human activities and climate change, principles of sustainable blue economy, governance frameworks, and strategies for ecosystem protection. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to actively contribute to the preservation and sustainable utilization of Kenya's coastal and marine resources.

Kozi hii inaangazia dhana kuu za Ulinzi wa Mifumo ya Pwani na Bahari kwa Uchumi Endelevu wa Bluu nchini Kenya. Lengo lake kuu ni kuwapa washiriki uelewa wa hitaji muhimu la kuhifadhi mifumo ikolojia ya pwani na bahari ili kukuza maendeleo endelevu ya kiuchumi nchini Kenya. Katika kipindi chote cha mafunzo, washiriki watashiriki katika vikao vya mada vinavyolenga kushughulikia changamoto na kuchunguza mikakati madhubuti ya uhifadhi wa bahari na usimamizi endelevu wa rasilimali. Mada ni pamoja na umuhimu wa mifumo ikolojia ya baharini, vitisho vinavyotokana na shughuli za binadamu na mabadiliko ya hali ya hewa, kanuni endelevu za uchumi samawati, mifumo ya utawala na mikakati ya ulinzi wa mfumo ikolojia. Kufikia mwisho wa kozi, washiriki watakuwa wamewezeshwa na maarifa na zana zinazohitajika ili kuchangia kikamilifu katika kuhifadhi na matumizi endelevu ya rasilimali za pwani na baharini Kenya.

• Comprehend the Mission and Vision of the International Ocean Institute (IOI);
• Gain insight into the importance of marine ecosystems for sustaining life and supporting economic activities along Kenya's coast;
• Acquire knowledge about various threats posed by human activities and climate change to coastal and marine ecosystems, enabling effective recognition and addressing of these challenges;
• Learn principles of sustainable blue economy and their application to promote economic development while conserving marine resources for future generations;
• Develop familiarity with governance frameworks pertinent to coastal and marine resource management, encompassing national policies and international agreements, and their role in facilitating effective conservation efforts;
• Adopt strategies for ecosystem protection, encompassing habitat conservation, sustainable fishing practices, pollution control, and climate change mitigation measures;
• Attain empowerment with the knowledge and tools essential for actively contributing to the preservation and sustainable utilization of Kenya's coastal and marine resources, both individually and as part of respective organizations or communities. 

• Kufahamu Dhamira na Dira ya Taasisi ya Kimataifa ya Bahari (IOI);
• Washiriki watapata ufahamu kuhusu umuhimu wa mifumo ikolojia ya baharini kwa ajili ya kuendeleza maisha na kusaidia shughuli za kiuchumi, katika maeneo ya pwani ya Kenya;
• Washiriki watawezeshwa ujuzi kuhusu matishio mbalimbali yatokanayo na shughuli za binadamu na mabadiliko ya tabia nchi kwa mifumo ikolojia ya pwani na bahari, na kuwawezesha kutambua na kutatua changamoto hizo kwa ufanisi;
• Washiriki watajifunza kuhusu kanuni za uchumi samawati na jinsi zinavyoweza kutumika kukuza maendeleo ya kiuchumi huku wakihifadhi rasilimali za baharini kwa ajili ya vizazi vijavyo;
• Kufahamu mifumo ya utawala inayohusiana na usimamizi wa rasilimali za pwani na baharini, ikijumuisha sera za kitaifa na mikataba ya kimataifa, na jukumu lao katika kuwezesha juhudi za uhifadhi zenye ufanisi;
• Upatikanaji wa mikakati ya ulinzi wa mfumo ikolojia ikiwa ni pamoja na uhifadhi wa makazi, mbinu endelevu za uvuvi, udhibiti wa uchafuzi wa mazingira, na hatua za kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi;
• Washiriki watawezeshwa kwa maarifa na zana zinazohitajika ili kuchangia kikamilifu katika kuhifadhi na matumizi endelevu ya rasilimali za pwani na bahari ya Kenya, kibinafsi na kama sehemu ya mashirika au jumuiya zao.