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Marine Spatial Planning is driving blue sustainability

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The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region faces serious threats from climate change and human activities, impacting its rich marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of millions. To address these challenges, stakeholders are using Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) to promote sustainable ocean resource use and support a blue economy. MSP helps coordinate human activities in marine and coastal areas. The Nairobi Convention leads the implementation of MSP, crafting a strategy that focuses on inclusive and sustainable management of ocean resources for human well-being.

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spartial planning, ACP MEAs, msp, workshop, blue economy, wio symphony

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Climate Change, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Policy and Governance

Blue Carbon Ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO)

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Journal articles and Discussion papers

The blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) in the Western Indian Ocean, which include mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes, play a crucial role in fighting climate change and supporting the local economy. These ecosystems store much more carbon than land forests, making them important for climate resilience. However, they are increasingly threatened by population growth, pollution, overexploitation, and climate change.

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ACP MEAs, workshop, blue economy, regional biodiversity framework, blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs), mangroves, Seagrasses, marshes, environmental goals.

Topics of the content:

Climate Change, Economic activities, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Planning and management, Policy and Governance