Koumba Kombila

Koumba Kombila is the coordinator of the Gabon Bleu program, a significant initiative aimed at marine conservation in Gabon. He emphasizes the human dimension of conservation success, highlighting the training and development of local managers, eco-guards, and scientists over the program's thirteen-year history. Kombila advocates for the need to balance economic development with environmental conservation, urging the integration of sustainable practices such as ecotourism and community involvement in the management of marine resources. His work is critical in navigating the challenges of governance, funding, and the pressures of climate change while promoting a blue economy that benefits local populations.