Pate Marine Community Conservancy (PMCC) is a community-based organization established in 2012 and fall within the administrative entities of Faza ward in Lamu County at the northernmost part of the Kenyan coast, bordering Somalia.
PMCC is a marine-based conservancy covering adjacent inshore ocean areas around Pate Island operating in a total area of 9,290 hectares.
The region has a wealth of natural resources that if sustainably managed and carefully conserved could continue to support the livelihoods of local people in the long term. This includes unique habitats, extensive mangroves, endangered marine wildlife (sea turtles, Dugongs), rich fisheries and resident and migratory species making it an important global biodiversity site that also provides a very important source of livelihood and food security to the local communities.
The coastline also includes beaches and dunes, coral reefs, and deep waters of the offshore North Kenya Bank, which is probably the most valuable offshore fishery in Kenya
To safeguard the diverse natural resources that define our home, Pate Island, and ensure they continue to support the livelihoods of our local communities while contributing to global biodiversity preservation.
A future where our marine ecosystems thrive, sea turtles and Dugongs flourish, and the livelihoods of our local communities are secure.
At PMCC, our path is illuminated by these unwavering values:
- Stewardship: We are committed to safeguarding our pristine marine habitats for future generations.
- Community Empowerment: We believe in the strength of unity and actively involve local communities in our conservation efforts.
- Sustainability: We strive to ensure that every action we take today does not compromise the well-being of tomorrow.
- Partnership: We harness the power of collaboration, working hand in hand with stakeholders to achieve our goals.
- Diversity: We celebrate the rich tapestry of life that calls our coastal waters home. Innovation: We embrace creative solutions to address the challenges of a changing world.
- Transparency: We are open and honest in our endeavors, building trust within our community and beyond.
