DTB Marks World Environment Day with Mangrove Restoration Drive in Kwale
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has reinforced its commitment to environmental conservation and climate action through a community-led mangrove restoration exercise in Tsunza, Kwale County, held under its Much More Than Trees initiative.
The restoration activity brought together local community members, DTB staff, and key stakeholders in a collaborative effort to rehabilitate Kenya’s coastal ecosystems. The initiative was implemented in partnership with the Mwatsumbo Community Forest Association, Furaha and Baraka Farms (FBF), and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).
Mangroves are widely recognized for their role in combating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon, protecting coastlines from erosion, supporting marine biodiversity, and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Their restoration is increasingly viewed as a critical nature-based solution for safeguarding both the environment and the livelihoods of coastal communities.
Speaking during the event, DTB Head of Sustainability & Communications, Azmaira Thobani, highlighted the significance of community-driven solutions in addressing environmental challenges.
“Climate action is often discussed as a global challenge, but its solutions are built through local action and strong partnerships. The work being undertaken by the Mwatsumbo Community Forest Association demonstrates the important role communities play in protecting and restoring our natural ecosystems. At DTB, we are proud to support these efforts through our ‘Much More Than Trees’ initiative because we believe environmental conservation is most impactful when it creates lasting benefits for both people and nature.” He said.
Beyond its environmental impact, the initiative is also helping to create sustainable income-generating opportunities for coastal communities while promoting women’s economic empowerment. Through activities such as establishing nurseries, raising seedlings, planting trees, and supporting long-term ecosystem management, community members are actively contributing to mangrove restoration efforts while enhancing their livelihoods and resilience.
The World Environment Day exercise is part of DTB’s wider sustainability agenda, which aims to grow 10 million trees by 2030. As part of this commitment, the bank is supporting the cultivation of 1.2 million mangroves in 2026, further strengthening its contribution to climate action and sustainable development.
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