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IMET Training DAY 4 | Session 7: Data Collection Techniques Today’s session focused on one of the most critical pillars of effective management: reliable, participatory data collection. Participants explored: - Best practices for collecting credible and inclusive data -

DAY 4 – IMET Training | SESSION 8: Analysing IMET Results Participants kicked off the afternoon by diving into an interactive session on Analysing IMET Results. The session began with vibrant group discussions where teams unpacked and reflected on the outcomes of their group

We were delighted to share a copy of our recently launched RCMRD Map Book with the IUCN team during their visit! The map book showcases the power of geospatial data in driving sustainable development, conservation, and informed decision-making across Eastern and Southern Africa.

Have you registered for the 2025 RCMRD Arts and Maps Competition? This year’s theme is “Conserve Nature. Empower Communities” is a call to action for creativity that inspires conservation and community resilience. 📅 Registration Deadline: 31 July 2025. 🖌️ Submit your entries

Eastern, Southern Africa fall behind on biodiversity goals citizen.digital/news/eastern-s… #ConserveNatureEmpowerCommunities #RCoEESAMapBook #KMGBF #Protect30x30 #30x30 ^AS

Do you know how your country is progressing on biodiversity conservation? With just months to the 2026 deadline, has your country submitted National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plans (NBSAPs) in line with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework? Read the RCoE-ESA

#Biodiversity Snapshot: Eastern and Southern Africa is a true biodiversity powerhouse. We are home to an incredible variety of species that enrich our landscapes and sustain our communities. This extraordinary diversity is a powerful reminder of what’s at stake and why our

In line with the Books and Newspapers Act CAP.111 Statute Law of Kenya, we were pleased to officially deposit copies of the RCoE_ESA Map Book with the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS). The copies were presented to Ms. Catherine, who received them on behalf of KNLS. This

The RCoE-ESA Map Book showcases spatial data and geospatial analysis on biodiversity, forests, and seascapes across 24 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. It provides visual insights to support evidence-based decision-making for conservation and sustainable ecosystem

Every product has a purpose. Every icon has a story. Get a first look at the visuals shaping our mission to conserve nature and empower communities. Catch the premier here: youtu.be/c_WNXsADFYo?si… #ConserveNatureEmpowerCommunities #ProtectedAreas #Biodiversity #CapacityBuilding

This week, the Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) - ESA took part in a training workshop on the Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET), hosted in Naivasha, Kenya. The workshop was organized by CIFOR-ICRAF in collaboration with the African Network of Coaches for the Effective Management of Protected

The Ocean’s Unseen Scar – What is Bottom Trawling? For centuries, humans have dragged nets across the ocean floor to harvest seafood. But what started as a small-scale practice has grown into an industrial force reshaping marine ecosystems worldwide. Bottom trawling now

Plastic Pollution: A Deadly Threat to Life on Earth Plastic might seem harmless in our daily lives, but for wildlife, it’s often a death trap. More than 700 marine species, including turtles, whales, seabirds, and fish, are directly impacted by plastic debris. How? Animals

We asked our team to match each icon with a symbol, here’s what we came up with: The Geoportal: globe symbol 🌍 The Community: X symbol ❌ Art & Maps: painting motion 👩‍🎨 The Map Book: open book symbol 🤲 The Comic: superhero symbol 🦹‍♂️ Multimedia: camera symbol 📸 Sports: running

Bottom Trawling: Feeding Millions, Costing the Ocean From humble beginnings with sailboats and small nets, bottom trawling has evolved into an industrial fishing powerhouse. The introduction of steam engines and later powerful diesel trawlers allowed this method to sweep across

Protecting Our Seabed: From Solutions to Bold Action The ocean’s health is in our hands and solutions exist! -No-Trawl Zones & Marine Protected Areas: Safeguard sensitive habitats and allow marine ecosystems to recover. -Better Fishing Gear: Innovations like bycatch reduction