Western Indian Ocean

Coral and Community - Training local fishers on coral reef rehabilitation in Mauritius

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean, Mauritius
Type of content: 
Infographics

Coral reefs are a great environmental asset for Mauritius. Directly and indirectly, they yield benefits for the community.

Read about the benefits and the work of a new project that is working to rehabilitate Mauritius’ precious coral reefs, and more.

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Tags: 
Coral reefs, mauritius
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Climate Change
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PDF icon Mauritius Coral Reef Project__pdf.pdf

Meeting of the Focal Points and Implementing Partners

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Focal point meetings

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Tags: 
ecosystem management
Topics of the content: 
Ecosystem Management
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PDF icon V1_Report_Meeting of the Focal Points and Implementing Partners_27_May_2021.pdf

A Multi-Stakeholder Initiative to Catalyse a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Indian Ocean

Year Published: 
2021
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Concept note(s)

Draft Concept Note

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Tags: 
multistakeholder initiative, MSI, blue economy
Topics of the content: 
Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon DraftMSI_WIO_Concept_05_08_2021.pdf

Annex V - NC Focal Points Meeting -October 2021

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Conventinon Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Focal point meetings

ANNEX V

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Tags: 
Focal Point Meetings
Topics of the content: 
Planning and management
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PDF icon Draft Revised SPAW Protocol 06August2021, Dr Akunga Momanyi.pdf
PDF icon Justification for SPAW Protocol Review and Amendment Akunga 28July2021.pdf

Process Report - Third Advanced Leadership Workshop for Senior Policy Makers and Officials in Marine Management and Governance (Women)

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Ian Dean
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Reports

Below is the process report of the Third Advanced Leadership Workshop delivered remotely between October - December 2021.

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Tags: 
Advanced Leadership Workshop
Topics of the content: 
Ecosystem Management, Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Report Final WIOMSA Ldr 3 20211220_Final.pdf

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments in Selected Coastal Communities

Year Published: 
2021
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Call for proposals/applications/expression

1. Climate Vulnerability Assessment

2. Final Reports

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Tags: 
climate change vulnerability assessment, CCVA
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Climate Change, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance
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PDF icon JO. 156429 - Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments in Madagascar.pdf
PDF icon CCVA TANZANIA_THE FINAL REPORT_FIRST DRAFT_21_April.pdf
PDF icon Final_Report_CCVA_mozambique.pdf
PDF icon madagascar_ccva_final_report_final_June2022.pdf
PDF icon PILOT TEST OF CCVA TOOLKIT_KE-Final1.pdf

Financing the Transition to a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Rashid Sumaila
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Journal articles and Discussion papers
Science to Policy dialogues

Keynote address at 2021 Science to Policy meeting

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Tags: 
blue economy
Topics of the content: 
Economic activities
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Office presentation icon Sumaila Recording for WIOMSA 2021.ppt

Addressing shifting governance contexts and development objectives in the Quirimbas National Park, Mozambique

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Alima Taju
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Journal articles and Discussion papers
Science to Policy dialogues

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Tags: 
Marine Protected Areas, Community based marine conservation and management Community-Based Organizations Fisheries management Locally Managed Fisheries (LMFs) Locally Managed Marine Areas Marine Protected Areas (MPA)
Topics of the content: 
Environmental Governance, Planning and management
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PDF icon 06_Alima et al. Addressing shifting governance contexts and development objectives in QNP.pdf

Shaping action and measures to effectively address marine plastic pollution

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Manyara et al
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Science to Policy dialogues

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Tags: 
plastic pollution
Topics of the content: 
Harmful Substances, Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Shaping action and measures to effectively address marine plastic pollution.pdf

A Strategic Framework for Private Sector Engagement in the Western Indian Ocean Region

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convetion Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Toolkits, guidelines and manuals

It has become increasingly apparent that in order to enhance ecosystem conservation and protection and meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is imperative that the private sector supports the transformation of business practices by, for example, mainstreaming the use of greener technologies and sustainable practices in day-to-day operations.

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Private Sector Engagement Framework
Topics of the content: 
Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Governance, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Framework Private Sector Engagement (2)-compressed.pdf