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Previous evaluations of Western Indian Ocean (WIO) marine protected areas (MPAs and LMMAs) found significant gaps in compliance and enforcement management, which negatively affects conservation outcomes12 . Insights with most MPA managers in the WIO reveal that compliance and enforcement of MPA regulations remain a significant challenge. The WIO region has over 140 MPAs and over 300 LMMAs, with the majority of them having weak enforcement and compliance due to insufficient capacity and capability .
A regional compliance and enforcement training will be held in April 2024 to provide marine conservation practitioners in charge of compliance and enforcement activities in MPAs and LMMA with an understanding of a wide range of strategies and opportunities to improve the value and effectiveness of their organizations’ marine conservation operations.
This training will include experience sharing, giving participants the opportunity to be a part of an engaging learning environment. The discussions and exercises will cover a variety of MPA/LMMA/OECM regulatory and environmental issues. Participants will explore how compliance and enforcement tasks can be carried out most effectively and efficiently in order to achieve positive management outcomes while maintaining community and stakeholder trust. A critical component is developing professional competence and sharing experiences in group sessions. You will leave the training with a better understanding of the current pressures on marine resource managers, as well as a broader appreciation for potential adaptations you could make in response.
Please complete the application from this link. The deadline for submission of applications is 10th March 2024. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by the 30th March