Western Indian Ocean
The meeting aims to discuss progress in conserving and managing Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) in the region, aligning with global/policy commitments. While the objectives include reviewing BCE status, aligning with global priorities, promoting understanding of blue carbon’s importance in climate change, enhancing partnerships, and exploring financing mechanisms. Expected outcomes include understanding BCE status, alignment with global prioritie
This vector layer shows the location marine areas managed at a local level by the coastal communities through collaborative groups, organisations and government representatives who reside or are based within the immediate area.
The Guidelines on Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration for the Western Indian Ocean Region outline how to design a successful mangrove restoration project, using best practices, protocols, and case studies from the region and globe so that practitioners can focus on what is most likely to work for them.
Here is a report of the October 2021 Focal Points meeting help in preparation for the 10th Conference of Parties of the Nairobi Convention.
Below are presentations made during the meeting:
In-Person Stakeholder Meeting
Date: 16 - 17 August 2022
Venue: Dar es Salaam
The state of mangroves in the Western Indian Ocean report is the first report to quantify and map mangrove blue carbon, drivers of change, and restoration potential or mangroves in the region, using the latest and best globally available data.