The IOC’s “Resilience of Coastal Populations and Ecosystems in the South-West Indian Ocean” (RECOS) project is dedicated to identifying, capitalizing on, and disseminating good practices for the sustainable management of coastal areas in the region. Good Practices Dissemination To ensure these practices are easily accessible, the RECOS project disseminates them in the form of concise
Request for proposals: Monitor, Control and Surveillance Training for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Managers in Zanzibar Proposal Deadline: 19/07/2024 The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Tanzania Marine Program is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide training on monitoring, control & surveillance to MPA Managers in Zanzibar. WCS is supporting the implementation of the USAID Heshimu Bahari
Marine protected areas (MPAs) play an important role in protecting habitat, managing fisheries, supporting marine biodiversity, and providing many related co-benefits to coastal communities. Despite their ecological, social, and economic value, almost two-thirds of MPAs around the world lack sufficient funding for effective management of their areas. The new MPA Finance Toolkit is a first-stop resource for
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is excited to announce the release of two new certified e-learning courses on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs). These courses, offered free of charge as a global public good, aim to educate individuals on the importance of OECMs and provide guidance on how to identify, evaluate, and report
Greetings to all marine conservation practitioners in the Southwest Indian Ocean region! We are thrilled to announce an exciting training opportunity as part of the Varuna_AMP project, organized by Réserves naturel de France in collaboration with Blueseeds. This initiative aims to provide training on sustainable financing mechanisms for protected and conserved marine areas, contributing to
Are you passionate about the conservation and management of islands, coastlines, and oceans? The Conservatoire du Littoral has launched a unique and accessible learning opportunity that might be perfect for you! Introducing the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) titled “Islands, Coastal and Oceans Conservation and Management” (COGICO), a comprehensive free training program designed for both
Exciting news for marine conservation enthusiasts! The Varuna Biodiversity Programme, spearheaded by Expertise France and coordinated by Réserves Naturelles de France, has announced the launch of its 2nd call for companionship/tutorship and microprojects. This initiative aims to foster collaborative efforts and support stakeholders engaged in the management of marine areas in the south-western Indian Ocean
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for all nature enthusiasts, practitioners, managers, and students interested in coral reef ecology and environmental management. Dive into the depths of knowledge with the latest Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on coral reefs, proudly presented by the University of Queensland in collaboration with the Coral Reef Rescue Initiative
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,
The School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) is delighted to announce the first course in their “Leading the Way” series, targeted specifically at those working within the marine conservation sector of Africa. The course titled, ‘Leading the Way’: Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa’ is particularly relevant at this time because of the global threat to marine
