ReSea

Regenerating seascapes for people,
climate and nature

Description

ReSea is an ambitious initiative aimed at strengthening the physical and socio-economic resilience of people living in coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean region, including Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Comoros, and Madagascar. ReSea relies on nature-based solutions and gender-sensitive conservation practices to preserve, restore, and sustainably manage ecosystems. In addition, the project focuses on improving the livelihoods of local communities, with a particular emphasis on women and young people, through value chains that are part of a climate change adaptation approach.

Context

Marine and coastal ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean region are increasingly vulnerable due to urbanization, population growth, and climate change, among other factors. The ReSea project is a response to these threats, promoting sustainable seascapes that enhance climate resilience and stimulate the socio-economic development of coastal communities.

Through ReSea, we aim to co-create locally tailored solutions by collaborating closely with various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, the private sector, and national and local governments. Our primary focus is to empower women, youth, and vulnerable individuals, as we believe these groups possess untapped potential to be key players in sustainable development and the blue economy. This collaborative, horizontal approach aims to drive lasting change, benefiting both people and the environment.

Through ReSea, we aim to co-create locally tailored solutions by collaborating closely with various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, the private sector, and national and local governments. Our primary focus is to empower women, youth, and vulnerable individuals, as we believe these groups possess untapped potential to be key players in sustainable development and the blue economy. This collaborative, horizontal approach aims to drive lasting change, benefiting both people and the environment.

Our approach

ReSea has developed a three-pronged approach: Blue Planet, Blue Nature, and Blue People. Blue Planet aims to enhance conservation efforts, Blue Nature focuses on strengthening nature-based solutions, and Blue People aims to promote economic empowerment among women.

The Blue Partnership serves as a cross-cutting pillar and incorporates scientific knowledge, local indigenous knowledge, and extensive stakeholder consultations to ensure suitable solutions are implemented based on the context.

Objectives

Blue Planet

To improve the conservation of protected and locally managed marine areas

The program aims to improve the protection of marine areas, particularly the most critical coastal and marine ecosystems, for local populations and nature.

Blue Nature

Creating an enabling environment for nature-based, gender-sensitive solutions

The program aims to implement nature-based solutions by building the capacity and knowledge of partner organizations on sustainable practices for using the resources available to communities in the region.

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Blue people

Stimulating the economic empowerment of women through their involvement in nature-based value chains

The program is committed to strengthening women’s economic empowerment in all their diversity by building the skills needed to set up blue economic activities.

Sustainable development goals

Sustainable Development Goals-5 Gender Equality

Sustainable Development Goals-6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Sustainable Development Goals-8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable Development Goals-12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Sustainable Development Goals-13 Climate Action

Sustainable Development Goals-14 Life Below Water

Sustainable Development Goals-15 Life on Land

Sustainable Development Goals-17 Partnerships For The Goals

“By hosting this event at Dabaso [official project launch in Kenya] with hundreds of local communities here, men and women. We acknowledge that all our solutions are community-led, locally-led, bottom-up, gender and youth-responsive.”

Fridah Githuku,

Executive Director, GROOTS Kenya, one of the implementing partners for the project in Kenya.

“By hosting this event at Dabaso [official project launch in Kenya] with hundreds of local communities here, men and women. We acknowledge that all our solutions are community-led, locally-led, bottom-up, gender and youth-responsive.”

Fridah Githuku,

Executive Director, GROOTS Kenya, one of the implementing partners for the project in Kenya.

Project Target Population

The project aims to support plus de 70,000 residents of coastal communities who are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In the long term, ReSea could positively impact the lives and livelihoods of up to 2 million people as a result of the project.

Implementation

ReSea is being implemented by Mission inclusion in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with support from the Government of Canada. This partnership will work with local women’s organizations, conservation organizations, and regional technical stakeholders to promote change.

Budget and funding

The project, funded by the Government of Canada, has a total budget of 30 million Canadian dollars, with a 5.2% contribution raised by the implementing partners.

Take part in our activities

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Get to the heart of ReSea through exciting events designed to raise awareness of the fundamental issues at stake in our project and foster rewarding exchanges with individuals involved in exciting fields.

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Take part in our activities

Learn, get involved, express yourself

Get to the heart of ReSea through exciting events designed to raise awareness of the fundamental issues at stake in our project and foster rewarding exchanges with individuals involved in exciting fields.

I participate