Lucian Adhiambo
Urban Resilience & Entrepreneurship officer
Big Ship CBO
Mombasa, Kenya
"Urban Resilience & Marine Resource Manager with expertise in sustainable livelihoods, mangrove conservation, and community empowerment through mentorship."
My organisation
About me
I am an Urban Resilience and Livelihood Officer with a deep commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment. I have a strong background in coastal & marine resource management, where I have led critical initiatives, including mangrove conservation and beekeeping programs that have strengthened ecosystems while benefiting local communities
In my current role at Big Ship Organization, I am the driving force behind projects like the BlueBiz program through Partnership with Techno Serve that is yet to kick start, which aims at supporting over 300 young people in ecotourism businesses, through skills development, access to market and financial solutions and creating awareness to young women and men on the potential for blue entrepreneurship. My work is grounded in fostering resilience in urban and coastal communities, ensuring long-term, environmentally sound solutions that promote economic growth.
Beyond environmental conservation, I have dedicated over six months to mentoring opportunity youth and high school students, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Through these mentorship programs, I was able to equip about 20 young people with the skills and confidence needed to shape their futures.
I have also played a key role in leading the development of a sustainable tourism program ‘Mikoko Nature Trail and now focusing on shaping the business model. Under this program, I have capacity-built, and organized training sessions for various focus groups, such tour guides, and young women in the cultural heritage industry, ensuring they have the knowledge and tools to thrive in their businesses.
My extensive experience and dedication to both people and nature make me a passionate advocate for resilience, environmental stewardship, and community-driven development.
My organisation
Big Ship is a Community Based Organization that works to promote sustainable biodiversity and improve community well-being through collaborative actions and practices. It is located in Jomvu Sub-county, Mombasa and operates along Tudor Creek, with major emphasis on championing for climate change mitigation actions, promoting best practises in solid waste management while providing for alternative livelihood opportunities to the adjacent communities thus strengthening their household economic resilience. Big Ship in its massive operations continues to address the problems of environmental degradation, poor household economic well-being, poor child protection status, and also advocacy issues in matters of environment, gender mainstreaming, and climate change. Some of the services offered include; promoting socio-economic empowerment to the community through training them on beekeeping, nursery establishment, urban farming and ecotourism.
Skills
- coastal and marine resource management
- urban resilience
- mangrove conservataion
- capacity building and training
Interests
- Community empowerment
- youth mentorship and development
- ecotourism development
- blue economy and climate resilience