One Ocean Hub’s Post

We were excited to share our poster presentation led by URT MSP Coordinator, Emmanuel M. Mpina, entitled "Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and Ocean Governance: Strengthening the Blue Economy (BE) of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) through Ecosystem Services and Effective Biodiversity Conservation” during The 7th International Marine Conservation Congress this week. We shared our experiences from the URT MSP Scoping phase with many attendees at the #IMCC7 conference, highlighting the strong partnership that The Nature Conservancy has with the Government of Tanzania. We conducted a scoping study on the state of MSP, focusing on policy, legal, and administrative analysis, as well as a spatial data audit, between July 2022 and June 2023. The study involved consultations with over 314 stakeholders and laid a strong foundation to undertake full-scale MSP. Specifically, our analysis revealed eight sectoral scopes to be considered in the MSP process, and we made 23 recommendations to support the country's blue economy development. As part of the next steps, The Nature Conservancy is positioned to work with the Government of Tanzania and partners to implement a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy, support the National MSP Framework, conduct a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment, and develop Zoning Plans. Discover more about protecting the ocean in Africa: nature.org/africaoceans

#supporter | The Institut océanographique Paul Ricard regards the #environmental #commitment of companies as fundamental and emphasizes the urgency of the #maritime #industry taking actions to reduce the impact of its activities. ⚓At the heart of the institute’s mission lies the development of collective awareness around #ocean conservation through the promotion of an open #dialogue among all #economic, #scientific, #institutional and #association #stakeholders forming part of a “magic square.” ⚓The institute regards such collaboration as the only way that the maritime industry will be able to face the #challenges that lie ahead 👉https://vu.fr/lPoZi

We’re proud to share that SilvaCarbon-USFS LACC expert Oswaldo Carrillo Negrete Carrillo contributed to this recent workshop on mapping mangroves in Guatemala with a presentation on uncertainty analysis in the context of base payment initiatives. 💡📊 This was a valuable opportunity to engage with key Guatemalan partners— Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN), Consejo Nacional de Áreas Protegidas (CONAP), and the Instituto Nacional de Bosques (INAB)—and share insights on how uncertainties are addressed to access base payment initiatives for mangrove ecosystems. 🌱 Excited to see the impact of this collaboration and looking forward to expanding these efforts across the region! 🌎 #Mangroves #ClimateAction  #SilvaCarbon  #SustainableForests  #UncertaintyAnalysis

Research from Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity & Science of the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) has confirmed that some culturally significant trees on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) have persisted for up to more than 500 years. Lead researcher Michael Ngugi and Darren Burns Joint Management Coordinator (QYAC) said the presence of large old Bugari (Cypress pine) trees suggested a long history of cultural burning by the Aboriginal people using mild fires and the importance of continuing these practices in protecting these trees. Dr Quan Hua used radiocarbon dating at ANSTO’s Centre for Accelerator Science to support the investigation. Learn more about the investigation here - https://bit.ly/3VwcC4F #CulturalHeritage #EnvironmentalScience #IndigenousKnowledge #RadiocarbonDating #EcologicalRestoration

"In Fiji, over 80% of the land is registered under the management of indigenous landowning clans – Mataqali, around 90% of our endemic species are found in our terrestrial ecosystems, and 44.1% of our over 900,000 population is rural based. We are still heavily reliant on nature for our daily sustenance. This means that the most obvious way to ensure a whole of society approach to achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework Targets is to co-create the financial systems and conservation strategies and action with local communities through dialogue, trust and common values. The triple planetary crisis brings novel challenges to our resource custodians and users, local biodiversity and ecosystems – and our traditional ecological knowledge is based on a system where we did not have this triple planetary crisis. Communities need continuity to build their resilience, and nature takes time to heal and repair itself." Nunia Thomas-Moko, the Director of NatureFiji-MareqetiViti shared this at a panel discussion on 'Expanding local and global action through radical collaboration and lasting partnerships' at the first-ever Global Nature Positive Summit happening in Gadigal Country, Sydney, Australia 8 - 10 October. Other associated events include the Ocean Dialogue on 10 October and the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People workshop on 10-11 October. The Pacific region is represented by Ministers from Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Tuvalu as well as delegations from Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Solomon Islands, Tonga, as well as the Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Pacific Islands Forum, and the Special Envoy for Climate and Environment from Government of Vanuatu. Also in attendance are the Pacific Islands Forum, the Pacific Community, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and fellow members and partners of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. #ResilientPacific #PacificBiodiversity #Fiji

This week, the USGS SilvaCarbon program, in collaboration with U.S. academic institutions and key Guatemalan partners such as MARN, CONAP, and INAB, worked on mapping mangroves in Guatemala. We gained valuable insights from local mangrove experts, including that mangroves are not only vital ecosystems but are also vulnerable to fires. These ecosystems play a critical global role in biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and climate resilience, emphasizing the need for their mapping, preservation, and restoration. We are committed to continuing this important work in Guatemala and expanding our efforts to other countries, including Belize, Colombia, and Costa Rica, while fostering South-South collaboration to enhance regional capacity and knowledge sharing. https://lnkd.in/eF4WU_xU

Participants drawn from countries in the Northern Mozambique Channel (NMC) are meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for a two-day consultation workshop to agree on a common vision for marine spatial planning (MSP) in the Northern Mozambique Channel (NMC) region; to develop practical recommendations for the development of a roadmap for marine spatial planning, MSP in the NMC, review MSP readiness assessment for each NMC countries and review scenarios for the future of the NMC. The workshop co-organized with AU-IBAR, kicked off today with the aim of advancing MSP in the NMC region, sharing experiences and collaborating in conserving the unique marine biodiversity of the NMC region. The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is focusing on sustainable blue economy, ocean governance, and marine spatial planning (MSP), guided by AU strategies and agreements like AU Agenda 2063 and AIMS 2050. MSP is crucial for achieving sustainability and equity in coastal and marine sectors, and the WIO regional MSP strategy aims to harmonize national processes and tackle cross-border issues. The Northern Mozambique Channel (NMC) is a key biodiversity area, identified for its potential as a transboundary conservation site. Mangroves, coral reefs, and marine species make the NMC vital for millions of people's livelihoods, but there are challenges like overfishing and illegal practices. Efforts are underway to develop legislation and policies to balance economic opportunities with sustainable development goals. Collaborative work in the region is based on integrated ocean governance principles, ensuring stakeholder engagement and decision-making for the benefit of all. A recent workshop organized by the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and WWF focused on developing a regional MSP vision and roadmap for the NMC region, aligning with existing strategies. This builds on previous decisions made at the Nairobi Convention to promote integrated ocean management in the NMC. #marinespacialplanning #marineconservation

IUCN has taken a major step in strengthening its presence in Central Asia, signing a Host Country Agreement with the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change. This milestone formalises the opening of IUCN's office in Tashkent, paving the way for collaboration on environmental and climate initiatives in Uzbekistan and #CentralAsia. “We look forward to working closely with the Ministry and other partners in Uzbekistan and the region to respond to their needs and priorities in nature conservation, ecosystem restoration, and climate change mitigation and adaptation," said Dr Grethel Aguilar, IUCN Director General. #COP16Riyadh #UNCCDCOP16 #Land4Life #OurLandOurFuture IUCN Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Finally IUCN is in Central Asia

Great #panel discussion on Good vs Perfect #Metrics at the #GlobalNaturePositiveSummit in #Sydney #Australia. Delighted to share the IUCN Measuring Nature Positive Approach - a #science-based approach concurrently launched at the #IUCNLeadersForum in #Geneva. The approach is intended to provide a #pathway for #companies to make rapid, high-integrity contributions to the #KMGBF. The #panel discussed what good #metrics look like to contribute to a #naturepositive world. I pointed out that it is worth remembering that #biodiversity is complex so the metrics can’t be too simplistic. Just as we don’t rely on a single static #layer or #indicator to make #decisions about other #complex #systems, such as the #economy, we need metrics that represent the different key aspects of biodiversity (eg #ecosystem #extent, #condition and #risk, and #species abundance and risk) Thank you to our wonderful moderator Peter Cochrane and to my fellow #panelists Yana Gevorgyan Kirk Mitchell Adrian Ward Justin Perry Perhaps we can get that band back together for another gig - maybe at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in October 2025 in Abu Dhabi? Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Google Accounting for Nature North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance