Impact of Climate Change and Disaster on Blue Economy and Livelihoods Tana River County, Kenya

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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Abstract: This research study examined the impacts of climate change and climatic disasters on blue economy livelihoods in Tana River County, one of the most vulnerable coastal counties to the effects of climate change and disasters in Kenya. The data collection was conducted through extensive literature review, questionnaire, key informant interviews and focus group discussions. The identified blue economy livelihoods include fishing, fish farming, coastal tourism, farming, and pastoralism. Although agriculture is not primarily considered a blue economy livelihood, much of crop farming and pastoralism are enabled by the Tana Delta, a blue economy resource, in Tana Delta Sub-County, Tana River County.