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    Environmental Diplomacy and the Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Species in Kenya: A Casestudy of Pangolin
    (NDU-K, 2024) Muita Lucy W
    The main aim of this study was to establish environmental diplomacy and the conservation of endangered wildlife species in Kenya: Pangolin. The specific objectives that guided the study include; analyzing the nature and forms of advocacy efforts towards the conservation of endangered pangolin species in Kenya determining the legislative and institutional framework governing the conservation of pangolins in Kenya and evaluating the challenges affecting conservation of Pangolins in Kenya. The study utilized collaborative conservation theory and protected area theory, to contextualize the role of environmental diplomacy in conservation of endangered species in Kenya in this case the Pangolin. The study utilized a case study method in establishing the relationship between environmental diplomacy and conservation of endangered species in Kenya using a case of Pangolin. Primary data was collected using in-depth personal interviews and structured questionnaires, while formal periodic reports from security agencies, government ministries and departments, and non-governmental organisations provided secondary data. The acquired qualitative data was analysed using qualitative analysis. To aid deeper analysis, interpretation, and identification of the numerous thematic issues in the study, the researcher used content and theme analysis to organise the data into several categories. To analyse the quantitative data, descriptive statistics such as frequency, means, and percentages were employed. The findings revealed that advocacy efforts for pangolin conservation involve raising awareness, mobilizing support, and influencing policies. Efforts include educating the public, engaging local communities, influencing government policies, and fostering stakeholder cooperation. The legislative framework, including the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2013, provides legal protection for pangolins. However, challenges such as habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, and poaching hinder effective conservation. The study recommends prioritizing public awareness campaigns, strengthening and monitoring wildlife protection legislation, and enhancing law enforcement to combat pangolin trafficking.