What happens when ocean conservation starts at community level? Join Khotso Mogotlane as he shares the story of Blue Khaltsha, a grassroots movement that grew from local clean-up initiatives into a broader platform for environmental action, ocean literacy and blue economy participation. It explores how coastal communities can become active contributors to marine conservation, creating opportunities for youth leadership, local empowerment and stronger connections between communities, scientists and the ocean.
ABOUT KHOTSO MOGOTLANE
Khotso Mogotlane is a sustainability strategist, media host and founder of Hotlane Organisation, a youth-led non-profit focused on ocean conservation, environmental awareness and community development. Through his work, he connects coastal communities with conservation initiatives, blue economy opportunities and sustainability leaders across Africa, championing inclusive and community-driven approaches to environmental stewardship.
 His long-term vision is to build scalable African sustainability ecosystems that create employment, unite communities and inspire a generation of Ubuntu.