Dr. Juliet Furaha Karisa is a Kenyan marine scientist, conservation leader, and
storyteller whose work spans ocean science, ecosystem protection, coastal
community resilience, and social inclusion. With over 15 years of experience in coral
reef research and conservation, she has dedicated her career to protecting marine
ecosystems while ensuring that the communities who depend on them, especially
women and youth, are empowered to shape sustainable and climate-resilient ocean
futures. Her work advances community-led conservation, coral reef restoration, and
inclusive ocean governance. She is passionate about transforming conservation into
a shared movement where ecological recovery, social justice, and human well-being
thrive together.
storyteller whose work spans ocean science, ecosystem protection, coastal
community resilience, and social inclusion. With over 15 years of experience in coral
reef research and conservation, she has dedicated her career to protecting marine
ecosystems while ensuring that the communities who depend on them, especially
women and youth, are empowered to shape sustainable and climate-resilient ocean
futures. Her work advances community-led conservation, coral reef restoration, and
inclusive ocean governance. She is passionate about transforming conservation into
a shared movement where ecological recovery, social justice, and human well-being
thrive together.
