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The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), implemented by UNDP , is currently in its seventh operational phase, focusing on the landscapes of Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo National Reserves, the Samburu-Isiolo Conservation Area, and the biodiversity-rich marine ecosystem seascapes of Shimoni-Vanga and Bodo-Mwandamu in Kwale County, Kenya. In GEF-SGP 7, Community Action for Nature Conservation (CANCO) is the strategic partner for the Shimoni-Vanga and Bodo-Mwandamu seascape in Kwale County. As a strategic partner, CANCO roles are;

  • Coordinate GEF SGP activities at the landscape/seascape level among CSOs and other stakeholders through the Shimoni – Vanga Multistakeholder group
  • Facilitate the coordination and strengthening of the seascapes’ multi-stakeholder platform (MSP) focusing on governance, leadership, effectiveness, and sustainability.
  • Undertake a participatory baseline assessment and develop a site strategy.
  • Provide support to CSOs and CBOs in proposal development.
  • Promote inclusivity by supporting proposal development by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Youth, Indigenous Peoples, and women.
  • Ensure that CBOs and CSOs proposals are developed as per the GEF-SGP format.
  • Provide support to grantees during project implementation.
  • Conduct regular monitoring exercises using agreed-upon tools to ensure community-driven projects achieve expected outputs, outcomes, and results.
  • Liaise with the County Government to align SGP-funded activities with County priorities as stipulated in the pro-doc.
  • Keep the County Government abreast of project implementation progress through reports and regular meetings with relevant focal points.
  • Tap into opportunities for synergy and leverage with other Development Partners,ongoing County Government and National Government projects, programs, and MSP members in the land/seascape.
  • Work closely with a capacity-building partner supported by SGP to develop, review, and update a participatory community-based monitoring tool.
  • Guide community members in using the monitoring tool effectively and follow up with regular monitoring and evaluation actions.
  • Participate in the development, review, and implementation of the SGP capacity-building training manual for CBOs and CSOs.
  • Prepare and submit narrative and financial reports on a quarterly basis for the respective landscape/seascape with input from stakeholders as per agreed-upon reporting frameworks and tools.
  • o Liaise with SGP grantees, MSP members, and the SGP Secretariat to produce, manage, store, and share knowledge management materials regularly and with Government and SGP agreed-upon branding.
  • Organize regular visibility events such as eco-fairs and exhibitions.
  • Develop, use, and share communication material such as brochures, newsletters, and short but high-impact videos throughout the life of the projects, ensuring agreed-upon branding.
Meet the grantees;

In the seascape UNDP-SGP has funded 11 community groups. These are ;

  • Colobus Conservation – The group is implementing a project on biodiversity Conservation and Community Development in Msambweni Area, Funzi Island, and Adjacent Communities
  • Wasini Beach Management Unit – Their project is on enhancing Coastal Ecosystems through Restoration and Effective Waste Management
  • Africa Nature Organisation (ANO) – ANO are the capacity building partner for the seascape. Their role is to strengthening the organizational capacity of community based organizations to implement GEF SGP projects in the Shimoni Vanga seascape
  • Shimoni Turtle Watch – The group is implementing a project on participatory Monitoring and Conservation of Sea Turtles in Wasini-Shimoni Channel
  • Jimbo Beach Management Unit – Their project focus is on conserving seagrass habitats and improving community ecotourism
  • Kwale County BMU Network – The networks project is on strengthening Small-Scale Fisheries through Cooperative Development in Mkwiro and Kibuyuni Villages, Kenya
  • Mkunguni Beach Management Unit – They are implementing a project on establishment of a fisheries no take zone in Mkunguni Co-management area for improved biodiversity conservation and enhanced livelihoods
  • Mchongo Vanga CBO – They are implementing a creative arts project as a way of promoting awareness ecosystem conservation in Shimoni-Vanga Seascape and Bodo- Mwandamo Seascapes.
  • Vanga BMU – Their project is on promoting Sustainable fisheries through use of modified basket traps
  • Pongwe -Kidimu Community Forest Association- The group is implementing a project on Protection & Conservation of the Indian Ocean Biodiversity around River Ramisi Estuary

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