EAC’s Lake Victoria Basin Commission to collaborate with Kenyan Mara University
Date
7/28/2024 9:55:27 AM
(MENAFN) The Lake Victoria Basin Commission, a specialized institution of the East African Community (EAC), is set to collaborate with Maasai Mara University in Kenya to host a significant conference focused on the conservation of the Mara Basin ecosystem. Scheduled for September 14 at Maasai Mara University, the conference will revolve around the theme "Flowing Forward Together: Conserving the Mara Basin Ecosystem for Sustainable Biodiversity and Climate Resilience," as announced by the commission on Saturday.
Headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, the Lake Victoria Basin Commission aims to promote, facilitate, and coordinate activities among various stakeholders for the sustainable development and management of Lake Victoria's natural resources. The upcoming conference is part of these efforts, emphasizing environmental conservation and climate resilience within the Mara Basin ecosystem, which is crucial for the region's biodiversity and sustainable development.
The conference will delve into several key themes, such as environmental conservation, climate resilience in the Mara Basin ecosystem, and natural resource management for inclusive socioeconomic development. It will also focus on the role of knowledge, innovation, and technology in conserving the Mara Basin ecosystem. The event is open to a wide range of participants, including researchers, students, and government officials from the EAC member states—Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia—as well as international researchers.
The Mara Basin ecosystem spans approximately 13,325 square kilometers, with about 65 percent of it located in Kenya and the remaining 35 percent in Tanzania. This region is vital for the biodiversity and ecological balance of East Africa, making its conservation a priority for the regional bloc and international environmentalists alike. The conference aims to foster collaborative efforts and innovative approaches to ensure the sustainable management of this critical ecosystem.
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