Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) joined community members and partners in Tsunza, Kwale County, for a mangrove restoration activity under its Much More Than Trees initiative, reaffirming its commitment to climate action, environmental conservation, and community empowerment.
The activity was undertaken in partnership with the Mwatsumbo Community Forest Association, Furaha and Baraka Farms (FBF), and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), bringing together local communities, DTB staff, and stakeholders to support the restoration of Kenya’s coastal ecosystems.
Mangroves are among nature’s most effective climate solutions, helping to protect coastlines, support marine biodiversity, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and capture significant amounts of carbon. Their restoration plays an important role in addressing climate change while safeguarding livelihoods that depend on healthy coastal ecosystems.
Speaking during the event, Azmaira Thobani, Head of Sustainability & Communications at DTB, emphasized the importance of community-led conservation.
“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.”
Beyond environmental benefits, the initiative is creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and advancing women’s economic empowerment within coastal communities. Through nursery establishment, seedling production, planting, and ongoing ecosystem stewardship, local communities are playing a central role in restoring and protecting mangrove ecosystems while generating income and strengthening resilience.
The World Environment Day activity forms part of DTB’s broader commitment to grow 10 million trees by 2030. In 2026 alone, the Bank is supporting the growing of 1.2 million mangroves, reinforcing its contribution to climate action and sustainable development across the region.
