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…

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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$…

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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…

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Reviving wetlands in the Western Indian Ocean

Efforts and Progress Wetlands in the Western Indian Ocean region are not just a pretty sight, they are vital ecosystems that support a diverse array of life. They include salt marshes, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. These unique habitats are homes, breeding and feeding grounds for species such as fish, turtles, sea cucumbers, molluscs, corals,…

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