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Apr242023

Strengthening the Environment-Fisheries Nexus in the Western Indian Ocean

News ArticlesApril 24, 2023

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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Apr242023

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

News ArticlesApril 24, 2023

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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Apr242023

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Integrating Ocean Accounting into WIO Governance and Information Management

News ArticlesApril 24, 2023

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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Apr242023

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

News ArticlesApril 24, 2023

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…

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Mar72023

Empowering Women for Improved Ocean Governance in the Western Indian Ocean

News ArticlesMarch 7, 2023

Women have historically been under-represented in ocean governance and policy formulation, despite the crucial role they play in marine and coastal activities. With oceans covering approximately 70% of the world and women comprising half of the global population, it is essential that women play an active and influential role in ocean governance. Women have traditionally…

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Feb242023

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Phase II Launch for the SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention Partnership…

NewsFebruary 24, 2023

…for resilient marine and coastal ecosystems and livelihoods The Mozambique Minister of the Sea, Inland Water and Fisheries, launched the second phase of a new project for enhancing the resilience of coastal ecosystems and livelihoods in the Western Indian Ocean for regional knowledge exchange and policy dialogue on fisheries and environment-related matters, which is implemented…

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Feb142023

WIO Symphony Promotes Sustainable WIO Blue Economy

News ArticlesFebruary 14, 2023

WIO Symphony for a Sustainable Western Indian Ocean The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is a region of immense ecological diversity that is home to a range of ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. These ecosystems provide vital services, such as food and protection from natural disasters, to over 60 million people in the…

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Feb32023

Marine Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean Region Takes a Step Forward

News ArticlesFebruary 3, 2023

First Negotiations Meeting for the Amendment of the Nairobi Convention Protocol on Marine Protected Areas and Wild Flora and Fauna Held The Nairobi Convention Protocol concerning protected areas and wild fauna and flora, constitutes one of the legal frameworks for the protection, management, and development of the marine and coastal environment in the Western Indian…

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Feb22023

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Reviving wetlands in the Western Indian Ocean

NewsFebruary 2, 2023

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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