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🌊In this week's marine and coastal news roundup: -Explore FAO's new courses on OECMs in marine fisheries 🎓, -Kenya's plan for a Marine Research Center in Malindi 🏢, -the Regional Ocean Governance Meeting in Namibia 🌍, -inspiring stories from WIOMSA - Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association's "Journeys to the Sea" 📖, -the Second Aquatic Resources and Blue Economy Conference 🌐, -the call for planting less dominant mangrove species in Lamu 🌱, -progress towards a global science-policy panel on pollution 🏛️, -strategies to boost Africa’s marine fish catch 🎣, and the upcoming Eleventh Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention 📅. #SDG14

📅The latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Marine and Coastal Region weekly newsletter is out! ✨ 🌊   In this edition, you'll find: 👉Sustainable Blue Economy  Sharing Marine Protection experiences, Western Indian Ocean –The Baltic Sea  👉Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world — new study  👉 Zanzibar’s journey through the Blue Economy: Harnessing the ocean for prosperity  👉Recreational and fishing activities banned from Umngeni Estuary to Blue Lagoon  👉Upcoming events  #Careers #publications#opportunities & more! 😊  #westernindianocean  

The Regional Blue Carbon Workshop in Zanzibar brought together participants to devise strategies for protecting key blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses. These ecosystems not only sequester significant amounts of carbon but also offer pathways to sustainable financing through access to carbon markets, aligning with global environmental objectives. 📰 Read about the workshop in the December Newsbrief: https://lnkd.in/dEujHi84  

📅The latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Marine and Coastal Region weekly newsletter is out!   In this edition, you'll find: 🌊 👉Looking back at the environmental highs - and lows - of 2024  👉Collective Effort Begins to Map Seagrasses in the Western Indian Ocean  👉Seychelles: A small nation of islands where big powers compete  👉TUI Care Foundation launches new Indian Ocean destination zero waste programme  👉Rising temperatures threaten reefs—study pinpoints where conservation efforts are most needed #Upcoming events  ,#Careers ,#publications,#opportunities& more!   #westernindianocean Read and subscribe ✨  

As we gear up for the festive season, let's not forget our commitment to the planet. Learn how you can: - Choose gifts that give back to the planet - Minimize waste with thoughtful planning - Host eco-friendly gatherings Details: https://lnkd.in/dc5QX6Bx

🌊 The latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Marine and Coastal Region weekly newsletter is out! ✨ In this edition, you'll find: 👉 Strengthening Marine Ecosystems; The Case of Mauritius  👉IGAD Concludes 3rd Technical Working Group and Steering Committee Meeting on Blue Economy, Charting a Sustainable Path for Regional Growth  👉West Coast Rock Lobster: Ongoing efforts to combat illegal fishing  👉EUCAP Somalia Enhances Women’s Role in Fisheries through Capacity-Building Workshop  👉Image analysis highlights Aldabra Atoll's remarkable shoreline resilience over 51 years  👉Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar, and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido. #Upcomingevents  #Careers #publications #opportunities& more!   Read and subscribe 😊

Great to be kept informed by the Nairobi Convention Secretariat #WesternIndianOcean roundup of news!

We are delighted to announce the release of the December 2024 edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief! 📰 As we wrap up the year, this issue showcases important advancements in marine conservation throughout the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). A key highlight is the election of new country coordinators by WIOMSA members, which enhances the organizational strength of our association. This edition features impactful Seagrass Workshops in Zanzibar, where experts came together to improve seagrass management—crucial for maintaining ecosystem health. We also highlight the inaugural National Marine Biodiversity Symposium in Madagascar, which generated essential discussions on safeguarding marine ecosystems while fostering economic development. Furthermore, we discuss ongoing efforts in Marine Spatial Planning, spearheaded by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management in collaboration with WIOMSA and the Nairobi Convention Secretariat. Be sure to check out insights from the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress and updates from the Hifadhi Blu Inception meeting, along with recent research findings and news from our partners across the WIO and WIOMSA’s affiliate networks.🌍 Access the Newsbrief on: https://lnkd.in/e-zG3KYt /a-new-issue-of-the-wiomsa-newsbrief-has-been-published/

It was an immense pleasure for Collective Leadership Institute gGmbH's Dominic Stucker to contribute to the International Ocean Institute's 2024 Ocean Governance Program! Together with Tim Andrew of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, Dominic offered an input on "The Regional Ocean Governance Strategy (ROGS) for the Western Indian Ocean (WIO): A Participatory Process for a High Quality and Collectively-Owned Strategy.” During the discussion, engaged participants from countries like Cameroon, Kenya, Liberia, and Togo asked very pertinent questions about how the ROGS Support Team helped countries in collaborating across borders; what stakeholder engagement challenges were faced; how communities, women, and youth were involved; and how the participatory approach might be expanded to other regional seas. Thanks again to organizers Judy Beaumont and Kirshia Govender! We wish all participating young professionals well in their ocean governance careers! Learn more about the WIO ROGS process on the global Panorama website: https://lnkd.in/dzm7hHwG

📰The latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Marine and Coastal Region weekly newsletter is out! ✨ 🌊 In this edition, you'll find: 👏 A new issue of the WIOMSA - Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association Newsbrief has been published!  👉A SWIO stakeholders meet in Dar to address fisheries challenges   👉5 Charting a Sustainable Future: Madagascar’s First National Marine 👉Biodiversity Symposium Sparks Action  👉A Huawei helps Mauritius 'reforest' coral reefs  👉Seychelles Fisheries Authority to conduct new study on seabird bycatch in industrial longline fishery  👉European Union Signs Key Agreements to Drive Sustainable Development in Zanzibar   📅Upcoming events  #Careers #publications #opportunities & more!  👉Read and subscribe 🔗 #westernindianoceannews