The latest achievements of the ReSea project demonstrate significant progress in the Western Indian Ocean, marking a new phase in marine ecosystem protection and support for coastal communities.
Promising Launch in Comoros
The highlight of this quarter is the official launch of the ReSea project in Comoros, specifically in Nioumachoua, at the heart of Mohéli National Park. This collaboration between Mission inclusion, IUCN, and the local women’s organization PFDDSA marks a significant turning point for the region.
Promising Launch in Comoros
Soalihy Hamadi, Director General of Aid Programming and Coordination (Comoros), emphasizes:
Soalihy Hamadi, Director General of Aid Programming and Coordination (Comoros), emphasizes:
Strengthening Local Capacity
Kenya
Several innovative initiatives have emerged:
• Comprehensive training of fisheries officers on joint co-management areas
• Collaborative revision of the Watamu Marine Protected Area management plan
• Community consultations to validate nature-based value chains in the Kilifi marine landscape
Mozambique
The team has developed:
• In-depth community consultations in the Mucoquene, Nhagonzo, and Chipongo regions
• A new multi-sectoral dialogue platform on marine conservation
• Enriching exchanges on local marine area management
Tanzania
The project has reached important milestones:
• Establishment of the Tanga-Pemba Multi-stakeholder Forum
• Training of 31 local partners in nature-based solutions
• Organization of national workshops on locally managed marine areas
Strengthening Local Capacity
Kenya
Several innovative initiatives have emerged:
• Comprehensive training of fisheries officers on joint co-management areas
• Collaborative revision of the Watamu Marine Protected Area management plan
• Community consultations to validate nature-based value chains in the Kilifi marine landscape
Mozambique
The team has developed:
• In-depth community consultations in the Mucoquene, Nhagonzo, and Chipongo regions
• A new multi-sectoral dialogue platform on marine conservation
• Enriching exchanges on local marine area management
Tanzania
The project has reached important milestones:
• Establishment of the Tanga-Pemba Multi-stakeholder Forum
• Training of 31 local partners in nature-based solutions
• Organization of national workshops on locally managed marine areas
Innovation in Nature-based Solutions
Innovation in Nature-based Solutions
International Day for Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation
In Tanzania
Beach cleanup activities and provision of new equipment to communities, attended by the Tanga Regional Commissioner.
In Kenya
Launch of the national mangrove portal, accompanied by the release of restoration guidelines and the mangrove nursery manual.
International Day for Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation
In Tanzania
Beach cleanup activities and provision of new equipment to communities, attended by the Tanga Regional Commissioner.
In Kenya
Launch of the national mangrove portal, accompanied by the release of restoration guidelines and the mangrove nursery manual.
These achievements are just a few of the many actions undertaken in the ReSea project.
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