Livelihood Strategies

Protection and management of marine and coastal ecosystems to promote and support the sustainable blue growth of coastal communities in the Boeny and Sofia regions

Implementing organisation: 
Directorate General of Sustainable Development at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)
Type of implementing organization: 
Government ministries, departments & institutions
Project(s) linked to: 
SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention Partnership Project
Tags : 
sustainable development, Marine and coastal resources, Mangroves Conservation, Food security, Poverty reduction, community engagement, ecosystem restoration, Small-scale Fisheries, Livelihood Strategies, Maritime Spatial Planning, climate change adaptation, Integrated Management Approaches, Biodiversity Conservation, Resilience Building, Coastal Zone Management.
In 2019, Madagascar was chosen as one of three countries to participate in the Sida funded SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention partnership project focused on Marine and Coastal Governance and Fisheries Management for Sustainable Blue Growth. The project aims to address concerns related to fisheries and the environment through coordinated interventions.
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Project Status: 
Under Implementation/Ongoing
Country of implementation: 
Madagascar

Protection and management of marine and coastal ecosystems to promote and support the sustainable blue growth of coastal communities in Maputo Bay and Limpopo River Mouth in Mozambique

Implementing organisation: 
Government of Mozambique, Ministry of Land and Environment
Type of implementing organization: 
Government ministries, departments & institutions
Project(s) linked to: 
SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention Partnership Project
Tags : 
Marine resources, Coastal communities, sustainable use, ecosystem resources, fisheries management, Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), poverty alleviation, Livelihood Strategies, critical habitats, mangroves, Seagrass, Food security, Limpopo River Mouth, Maputo Bay, Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF)
Maputo Bay, situated in the southern part of the country, encompasses the coastal regions of Maputo and Matola, forming the largest metropolitan area in the country with a major commercial port. The bay is home to diverse coastal and marine ecosystems, including mangroves, seaweed banks, coral reefs, and dune forests. These ecosystems face significant urban and industrial influences. Fishing plays a crucial role in the bay's economy, with resources like shrimp, pelagic fish, and demersal rock fish supporting small-scale fishers.
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Project Status: 
Under Implementation/Ongoing
Country of implementation: 
Mozambique