Ocean Centres Kenya Workshop 2: Financing the Blue Economy

On Thursday, 30 October 2025, Ocean Centres Kenya convened its second national workshop in Nairobi, bringing together leaders from government, industry, civil society, academia, and coastal community representatives to explore how Kenya can unlock sustainable financing for its blue economy.

The discussions highlighted practical pathways to strengthen ocean safety, support coastal livelihoods, and drive long-term, responsible economic growth. Speakers emphasised the need for better maritime safety systems, data-driven governance, community-led initiatives, and scalable investment models that balance opportunity with the protection of Kenya’s marine ecosystems.

As global attention intensifies around ocean sustainability, Kenya faces both a challenge and an opportunity: to mobilise financing that supports climate resilience, safeguards biodiversity, and creates jobs across blue sectors.

This workshop underscored that achieving this vision demands collaboration across regulators, investors, coastal communities, and development partners.

About the Ocean Centres Initiative

The Ocean Centres initiative, hosted by the UN Global Compact and supported by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, is established in seven countries: Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Each Centre addresses regional safety challenges, fosters collaboration, and promotes locally led solutions.

In Kenya, the focus is on Shipping and Ports, Fishing and Aquaculture, Offshore Renewables, and Finance and Investment.

Learn more and take part at www.oceancentres.com/kenya

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