Africa is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, and its coastal ecosystems are already under severe pressure. The loss of over 40% of Kenya’s mangroves, widespread coral bleaching in the Western Indian Ocean, and marine plastic pollution costing billions annually highlight an urgent call to action.

This track explores how circular economy models, including regenerative aquaculture, plastic-to-product innovation, and ocean farming, can regenerate ecosystems while building inclusive livelihoods. It will also examine marine restoration projects, climate-resilient blue value chains, and how nature-based solutions can be mainstreamed across policy and practice. This is where environmental sustainability meets enterprise, and where the region’s resilience can be built from the seabed to the shore.