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Ramsar Convention(Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat)
Objective: To stop the worldwide loss of wetlands and to conserve, through wise use and management of the remaining wetlands. Adopted: 2nd February 1971 Entered into Force: 5th October 1990 Government Obligation: To designatewetlands and stem progressive enchroachment on and an loss of wetlands. Focal Point: KWS Jane M. Macharia Research Scientist, CEPA Government Representative National Museums of Kenya, CEPA Government Focal Point. Patrick Omondi Oduor Director Biodiversity, Research and Planning-Kenya Wildlife Service National Focal Point, STRP Focal Point. Paul Matiku Executive Director Nature Kenya (the EANHS) CEPA NGO Focal Point Charles Musyoki Director General Kenya Wildlife Service Head of Administrative Authority. Projects/Initiatives: Communicatios, Education, Participation and Awareness (CEPA) project. It is already complete. The project was funded by the Ramsar Small Grants Fund. Training and Technical assistance on aquasiviculture and apiculture to mangrove based communities in Kenya project. The project was done between 2003- 2004 funded by the Ramsar Small Grants Funds. Kenya wetland atlas (2012).It contains detais of the wetlands in Kenya and challenges they are facing. It was funded by the Kenyan Govertnment ant the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). Lake Jipe Conservation Initiative. It was funded by the UNDP, Global Environmental Facility and was awarded Ksh 24 million. |
[c1]State department of wildlife