LIVE BLU-E Living Lab of Blue economy and renewable Energy for the development of Kenya’s coastal economy

About this project

The fishing sector in Kilifi County, Kenya, is facing significant challenges. The decline in fish stocks, due to climate change and overfishing, threatens the sustainability of the sector. The lack of adequate infrastructure and training limits the communities' ability to access more lucrative markets. Moreover, the deterioration of the coastal ecosystem contributes to reducing the safety of fish products. The project aims to enhance the coastal communities' capacity to adapt to climate change by developing mitigation strategies for sustainable development. The human-environment relationship and the need for virtuous interaction models are fundamental. The protection of biodiversity and the environment is crucial for the harmonious development of communities.The primary source of livelihood for the communities in Kilifi County is fishing and its associated economic system. The exploitation of fish resources and climate change threaten these communities, reducing the quantity and quality of the catch. The lack of training prevents sector stakeholders from enhancing their roles. The initiative builds on the Ecos project, funded by AICS, which helped understand the needs of coastal populations and, through the Blue Economy, develop capacities to exploit resources sustainably. Fishing associations (BMU) and local institutions (Fisheries Division) were supported to promote sustainable fishing techniques. The new intervention aims to promote the conservation, processing, and marke…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 2Zero Hunger
• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Kenya

Sectors

Electric power transmission and distribution (isolated mini-grids)Business development servicesFishing policy and administrative managementFishery servicesFood safety and quality

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesNutrition · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesTrade development · Also contributesBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Main focus

Funded by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Implemented by

CENTRO PER UN APPROPRIATO SVILUPPO TECNOLOGICO – CAST ONG

Accountable

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Published by AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 23 Jan 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-013244-07-6.

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