Fisheries & Aquaculture Research for a Vibrant Blue Economy (FAR4ViBE)

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Fisheries & Aquaculture Research for a Vibrant Blue Economy (FAR4ViBE) 3RD FAR4ViBE: “The Science we Need for a Sustainable Blue Economy” Participate Online: YouTube  | Google Meet 3RD FAR4ViBE SUB-THEMES: FISHERIES,GOVERNANCE & BLUE ECONOMY Aquatic Ecosystem and Environment (AEE) Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation (ABC) Fisheries Resource Assessment and Monitoring (FRM) Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (SFA)…

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Workshop Paves Way for Enhanced Marine Spatial Planning in the Northern Mozambique Channel

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The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, encompassing the Northern Mozambique Channel- NMC, is rich in marine biodiversity and crucial to the livelihoods of about 10 million people. However, the region faces challenges from illegal fishing, offshore oil and gas exploration, and environmental degradation. The African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the African Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS)…

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Advancing the Western Indian Ocean Blue Economy Strategy

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The UNEP Nairobi Convention Secretariat has achieved another milestone toward implementing the new Western Indian Ocean Strategic Action Programme in support of a sustainable regional Blue Economy, which was agreed upon by the Contracting Parties to the Nairobi Convention (NC). In partnership with Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), the Nairobi Convention conducted a six-day Regional Capacity Building Course on…

Protecting the Marine Environment from Land-Based Pollution in Tanzania

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Protecting the Marine Environment from Land-Based Pollution in Tanzania The Nairobi Convention, through the ACP MEAs 3 programme, is supporting the Vice President’s Office (VPO), Tanzania in developing a National Source Inventory report on plastic pollution. This report will inform the development of a national marine litter management strategy and action plan to reduce plastic…

Grey to Blue Waters: Enhancing Marine Water Quality in Zanzibar

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Grey to Blue Waters: Enhancing Marine Water Quality in Zanzibar The Nairobi Convention, through the ACP MEAs 3 programme, is working with the Zanzibar Fisheries Research and Marine Resources Institute (ZAFIRI) to assess the marine water quality in Zanzibar and establish a monitoring program. This monitoring is essential for the successful implementation of Zanzibar’s Blue…

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A Case Study: Creating a Regional Ocean Governance Strategy for the Western Indian Ocean

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Creating a regional strategy involves the active participation of various stakeholders, ranging from academic and research institutions to policymakers, businesses reliant on ocean resources, donors, and community members. This has been the case for the development of the Regional Ocean Governance Strategy (ROGS) for the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The development of the strategy was…

Ocean Innovation Africa 2024

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Ocean Innovation Africa is the principal convening platform for Africa’s sustainable ocean economy. The annual summit highlights opportunities for innovators and investors interested in development of ocean-impact solutions and brings together the key actors needed to inform and drive the shift towards equitable and sustainable growth of Africa’s ocean economy. The summit is outcomes driven,…