environment fisheries nexus

Strengthening the Environment-Fisheries Nexus in the Western Indian Ocean

Healthy and productive ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) are crucial for supporting coastal and marine fisheries which are vital for economic growth, livelihoods, and food security. Protecting critical habitats is key to safeguarding these ecosystems. Secondly, effective coordination, collaboration, and knowledge sharing between fisheries and environmental governance systems are essential to address the…

Western Indian Ocean coral reefs task force workshop in comoros march 2023

Empowering a Coral Reef Task Force to Build a Stronger Frontline Against Coral Reef Destruction

Coral reefs in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region are approximately 6% (about 15, 180 km2) of the global coral reef coverage. The region is considered an important coral reef biodiversity hotspot.  Coral reefs are vital for economic activities and coastal communities due to their role in supporting sustainable fisheries for communities (estimated at US$…

ocean accounts, regional ocean governance strategies, information management strategy, technical dialogues

Integrating Ocean Accounting into WIO Governance and Information Management

Regional Stakeholders Collaborate to Integrate Ocean Accounting in Ocean Governance and Information Management Strategies The development of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Regional Ocean Governance Strategy (ROGS) and Information Management Strategy (IMS) is mandated by the Nairobi Convention Conference of Parties Decision 10.8. The ROGS in particular supports the implementation of the African Ministerial Conference…

blue economy kenya, maritime sectors in kenya

Assessing Kenya’s Maritime Sectors: Unlocking the Potential of the Blue Economy

MOMBASA, Kenya Kenya is one of the African countries that recognizes the blue economy as a new frontier for socio-economic development. The Blue Economy (BE) involves the development and management of coastal and marine resources in a sustainable way, providing opportunities for economic growth in sectors such as tourism, shipping, and fisheries, among others. The…