To: Government Ministries & Agencies Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife

From Plastic to Prosperity: Community‑Powered Eco‑Tourism Innovation”

 I am writing to urge your leadership in advancing policies that protect our environment while empowering our communities. As an advocate for eco‑tourism and civic technology, I believe Kenya has the opportunity to set a global example in sustainable tourism and community‑driven innovation.What needs to happen is clear:- **Ban or drastically reduce single‑use plastics in tourism and hospitality.** - **Invest in civic tech tools** that enable communities to monitor wildlife, report threats, and participate in conservation. - **Support women and youth‑led enterprises** in eco‑tourism and waste management, ensuring inclusive growth. - **Strengthen local waste management systems** to reduce pollution and protect habitats. These steps will not only safeguard our wildlife and natural heritage but also create dignified jobs, reduce inequality, and position Kenya as a leader in sustainable tourism.


Why is this important?

 
Eco‑tourism is more than travel — it’s a lifeline for wildlife, local communities, and our planet. Plastic pollution, habitat destruction, and exclusion of women and youth from decision‑making threaten both nature and people.

“When we protect wildlife, empower communities, and reduce waste, we protect our future.”


✨ Why Should Others Join?

  • Protect Wildlife: Every signature is a stand against plastic pollution and habitat loss.

  • Empower Women & Youth: Your support ensures those most affected by climate change lead the solutions.

  • Strengthen Communities: Civic tech and eco‑tourism create jobs, dignity, and resilience.

  • Fight Plastic Pollution: Together we can demand bans on single‑use plastics in tourism and hospitality.

  • Global Solidarity: Joining means being part of a movement that connects Kenya’s local communities to global progress.


🔢 The Change We’re Building

  1. Ban single‑use plastics in tourism.

  2. Invest in civic tech for wildlife protection.

  3. Support women and youth‑led eco‑tourism enterprises.

  4. Strengthen local waste management systems.

  5. Showcase Africa’s natural heritage through sustainable tourism.