EcoWB volunteers are helping the residents of Nairobi address environmental and public health issues caused by pollution in the Nairobi Reservoir. Once a popular recreational spot, the reservoir is now surrounded by the informal settlement of Kibera.  The reservoir is now heavily polluted with human waste, non-biodegradable plastic, sediment, and invasive aquatic weeds, all of which pose serious health risks to Kibera residents. EcoWB and our corporate partner, POWER Engineers, are working with local partners to clean-up the reservoir and restore the natural functioning of its tributaries.

EcoWB volunteers are working with communities in Mulegé, México where the squid fishing industry collapsed a decade ago due to rising ocean water temperatures, resulting in socio-economic instability and hardship. In collaboration with our local partners, EcoWB volunteers are aiding local fishermen in transitioning to alternative, sustainable fishing practices by implementing a Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP). The FIP provides Mulegé fishermen, fishing cooperatives, and fishery managers with data and recommendations on optimal fishing times and locations, as well as the use of eco-friendly fishing gear, to protect the Gulf of California ecosystem and improve livelihoods.

EcoWB volunteers are collaborating with partners in several community forests across Nepal to enhance the use of wildlife camera traps. These cameras collect data on species distribution, population sizes, and interactions, helping us understand the human impacts on wildlife and habitats. EcoWB volunteers are working to upload, analyze and interpret the images to inform conservation strategies for protecting Nepal’s community forests and their unique fauna.

EcoWB is supporting a grassroots organization in Cameroon dedicated to safeguarding endangered chimpanzee populations in the remote forests of Somié. Human activities such as bushfires set by cattle grazers and deforestation for fuel and farmland have intensified the strain on the forest ecosystem. EcoWB volunteers helped coordinate initial proposal writing and strategic planning to secure funding, and are now aiding the development of a community forest project to promote sustainable forest management and socio-economic well-being.

EcoWB volunteers are working with fishing communities in the Winam Gulf region of Lake Victoria in Kenya who are struggling with the devastating socio-economic and ecological impacts of an invasive aquatic weed called water hyacinth. Water hyacinth has choked vast stretches of the lake shoreline, making it impossible to launch fishing boats and gain access to safe drinking water. EcoWB volunteers and our local partners developed an innovative strategy to remove water hyacinth, restore the waterways, and convert harvested plants into beneficial products such compost, charcoal, and animal fodder. These byproducts are then sold at discounted prices to stimulate demand and jobs, which in turn generates enough revenue to allow the lake restoration work to continue.

EcoWB is working with local partners in Fiji to transform abandoned sugar cane farms into a vibrant community agroforestry initiative. The project is being led by the Rugby Academy of Fiji and engages young rugby players in nurturing the land and fostering biodiversity by planting breadfruit and various fruit trees. EcoWB’s lead volunteer on the project is collaborating to further develop the project, aiming to secure a volunteer coordinator who will play a key role in raising the funds necessary to propel the project forward, ensuring its success and sustainability.

EcoWB is partnering with 4P SCIENSEAS, a French NGO dedicated to coastal conservation through citizen science research. Their "Plastic Road™ project combines scientific research with beach cleanups along the Atlantic coastline of France, raising awareness about ocean conservation. Volunteers walk along sandy coastlines, collecting debris, conducting scientific sampling, and hosting public awareness events. This project fosters social connections, raises awareness about plastic pollution, and provides valuable scientific data. EcoWB and 4P SCIENSEAS aim to expand the Plastic Road™ to other countries, contributing to global research, engaging new partners, and influencing public policy to reduce plastic contamination.