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Dr. Benjamin Cowburn

Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
02:00 - 04:00 PM Room C: Climate

Wednesday 2nd Oct

Climate-driven innovation, addressing social and economic challenges

Keynote: Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS) Showcase

Moderator: Patricia Kinyolo-Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project

Panelists:

  1. Denisa Mockova- Development Cooperation Counsellor- Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi
  2. Dr Asma Hadi Awadh- Coastal Kenya Program Manager, WWF
  3. Remy Oddenyo who is the Acting Program Manager for the WCS Kenya Marine Program
  4. Esther Mumba - Climate Resilience Program Coordinator, Aga Khan Foundation

Show case

  • Steve Trott- Eco world Recycling (Startup)
  • Lawrence Kosgei- Twende Green Ecocycle (Startup)
11:30 - 01:30 PM Room B: Climate

Thursday 3rd Oct

Sustainable Harnessing of the In-land Water Bodies Blue Economy Potential

*Unpacking the Inland Water Bodies Survey and the Lake Victoria Region Blue Economy Assessments by FCDO*

Keynote speaker: Eng. Gordon Mumbo from the Africa Centre for Health, Environment and Water Services

Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Cowburn - Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)

Panelist: 

1.⁠ ⁠Annah Kamau-A.N Kamau & Co Insurance law

2.⁠ ⁠Betty Sharon Executive Director Collaboration of women in development (CWID)

3.⁠ ⁠Dr. Ali Said Matano: Blue Economy Advisor, KDP

4.⁠ ⁠Mr. Joseph Kapeku – Director Maritime Trade and Development

5.⁠ ⁠John Manyolo – British High Commission

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Friday 4th Oct

Overview of the summit and tracks- No Moderator Panel

  • Victor Otieno- Viffa Consult
  • PwC representative
  • Jeremy Riro- Fie Consult
  • Judy Gona - STTA
  • Mercy Mukulu - Mombasa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director
  • Patricia Kinyolo - Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project
  • Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
  • Susan Wanjiku- Innovation & Investment Fund Manager, SPARK