Butterfly field research in Kenya’s coastal forests provides essential insights into biodiversity patterns, ecological interactions, and environmental change.
The Mombasa Butterfly House enhances this research by linking field data with conservation practice, community engagement, and education. Together, they form an integrated system where scientific research not only advances knowledge but also drives sustainable solutions for biodiversity conservation at both local and global scales.
Although rooted in coastal Kenya, the work connected to the Mombasa Butterfly House speaks to global challenges. Butterfly research here contributes to understanding broader issues such as climate change, habitat loss and biodiversity decline.
By
Dr. Maria Fungomeli
Senior Research Scientist-National Museums of Kenya
02/05/2026