This involves engaging local communities in forest management and can be effective in any region where local populations depend on forest resources. These initiatives have granted communities secure land tenure and motivated them to manage forest resources effectively. By involving locals in forest stewardship, conditions have improved, and alternative income sources such as agroforestry and eco-tourism have been developed. The programs have increased community control and accountability in forest management, resulting in healthier forests and greater community engagement. Their success is largely due to robust local institutions, favorable policies, and ongoing capacity-building. Community participation in decision-making and resource-sharing has further enhanced forest conservation and improved livelihoods.

In order to recuperate the population of the species Crocodylus acutus, a "Head Start" pilot program was implemented, with support from IUCN specialists and based on experiences in other countries.  This program included training, supply of equipment and supplies and infrastructure with the construction of two neonatal shelters (pools).   This program is closely linked to the monitoring of nesting sites.    Biologists observe nesting sites, and count and mark each neonate.    Some of the newborns are then moved to the pools for a foster program where they are protected from natural and human predators until they reach the critical size to fend off natural predators.  

After some trial and error runs, the program has been successful in duplicating natural conditions for the fostering of the neonates, and approximately 25 individuals will be released into the wild this year, to offset the impacts of climate variablitily on breeding and nests sites and decreased populations.
 

Through joint efforts the project, Lilongwe University, a method for intermittent harvesting was developed, based on expert discussions and literature research. The size-­selective fish trap was designed for easy and regular harvest of juvenile fish in mixed-sex tilapia cultures, mitigating the risk of a total loss of fish crop due to extreme weather events. Next to the better management of the pond’s carrying capacity, the low-cost fish trap was expected to improve household nutrition and cash flow of small-scale aquaculture farmers. In a series of experiments different fish species, stock densities and time intervals for the use of the trap were tested. On-farm trials were conducted to test the innovation’s use in the field. With the application of the trap for intermittent harvest the total yields under optimal conditions were 25 percent higher than in the control group with single batch harvest. Throughout the three-month trial in the field, the farmers used the trap two to three times a week. An average of 830 g of small but marketable fish was caught each time, adding up to over 20 kg of continuous fish supply for the farmer. 

This additional catch provided a steady source of food for the household or could be sold at favourable prices, especially when local market fish supplies were low during the aquaculture cycle. 

The Sustainable Livelihoods component of K-BMU was a vital element in the project, aimed at supporting associated value chain actors to improve their livelihoods. This building block involved mapping actors in the fisheries value chain, identifying opportunities for improvement through business plan development, and testing pilot trials to demonstrate viable options. The project successfully met its primary objective under Sustainable Livelihoods, contributing to the enhancement of livelihoods for K-BMU members and associated value chain actors.

The Legal Framework of K-BMU was a foundational element in implementing the KCMA Plan, aimed at strengthening sustainable livelihoods and effective biodiversity conservation. This component involved upgrading the K-BMU Constitution and operational Bylaws, enhancing awareness among stakeholders, establishing a Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS) system, and initiating the gazetting process for the Fishery Limitation Sites (FLS). The project achieved its primary objective under the Legal Framework, laying a solid groundwork for the sustainable management of marine resources.

The governance component of the KCMA project, led by K-BMU, was designed to enhance the management and sustainability of coastal fisheries resources in Kilifi County. This involved enhancing the capacity of K-BMU and its executive to effectively govern and manage the fisheries, ensuring that all actors whose livelihoods depend on these resources are registered, licensed, and aware of their rights and duties. The governance framework was pivotal in achieving the project's primary objective of ensuring sustainable livelihoods from coastal fisheries resources.

A consistent monitoring program was set up in coordination with the Viceministry of Biodiversity and Protected Areas, where every month biologists would visit the nesting site areas, and trained the park rangers on site to contribute to the replicability.  The data that is generated identifies both climate and human-related risks, and measures the impact year to year of the ongoing project to augment the crocodile population. 

The focal point of recycling is a step by step process that transforms waste product into a reusable, valueable substance. The composition of the net is cleaned, crushed and restructured

Regular engagement allowed for the assessment of impacts and adjustments based on feedback, ensuring the project remained aligned with community needs and goals. Monitoring strengthened relationships between implementers and beneficiaries, building trust and accountability.

T his building block focuses on raising awareness and providing tailored gender training to highlight the interconnectedness of GBV, particularly exploitative practices like "sex for fish," and environmental degradation in the fisheries sector. With men dominating fish harvesting and women constituting 90% of post-harvest activities, the sector reveals stark gender dynamics. The initiative educates communities and stakeholders on how these transactional relationships exacerbate resource depletion, harm biodiversity, and perpetuate power imbalances between men and women. Using diverse forms of communication, such as roadshows, community dramas, and GBV Watch Committee activities, the project aims to transform perceptions, foster collaboration, and inspire action to address these interwoven challenges.