Environment
Kenya faces growing consequences of climate change-driven coastal erosion
Key Points
Kenya just held a major conference on ocean protection, bringing together thousands of scientists, policymakers, and philanthropists. The goal is to find solutions to preserve marine resources and prevent environmental degradation. Over the past decade, the East African coast has been particularly affected by declining fish stocks, pollution, and erosion linked to rising sea levels.
Kenya just held a major conference on ocean protection, bringing together thousands of scientists, policymakers, and philanthropists. The goal is to find solutions to preserve marine resources and prevent environmental degradation. Over the past decade, the East African coast has been particularly affected by declining fish stocks, pollution, and erosion linked to rising sea levels. Bastien Renouil and Elodie Cousin met with communities affected by advancing waters, a problem that is becoming increasingly serious.