In June 2024, two adjacent projects in Pemba Island and the Tanga region, collaboratively led by Fauna&Flora, Wildlife Conservation Society, and the Mwambao Coastal Community Network Tanzania, hosted a delegation from the Blue Action Fund and KFW for a 10-day project visit. This visit provided the delegation with first-hand input from local communities, traditional authorities, government representatives,
Africa Foundation’s Our Oceans Without Borders Programme is making waves in marine conservation, and now, it’s offering you the chance to be a part of this impactful initiative! With a focus on Tanzania and Mozambique, the programme is currently seeking talented individuals to fill three marine-oriented positions, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish has released a Request for Applications (RFA) to support research for development. The RFA solicits concept notes focusing on the Fish Innovation Lab’s primary focus countries of Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia. Other high-priority countries include Ghana, Madagascar, Nepal, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Fish Innovation Lab intends to
Historically, Africa has been underrepresented in global research and development endeavours, with limited resources allocated to research initiatives compared to other regions. However, there is growing recognition of the immense potential for innovation and scientific advancement within Africa’s diverse landscapes and communities. Subsequently, this is why research grants such as the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on marine environments and coastal communities? Do you have innovative solutions that can drive positive change on a large scale? If so, we invite you to explore the OCEAN Partnership Grants, designed to support medium and large-scale organizations in delivering transformative projects. About OCEAN Partnership Grants: OCEAN
The marine and coastal ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) are crucial for the sustenance of coastal communities, providing food security and livelihoods. However, these ecosystems are under threat from various pressures including rapid urbanization, population growth, and unsustainable resource exploitation, exacerbated by climate change impacts like biodiversity loss and sea-level rise. Enter the
LOCATION: &Beyond Mnemba Island. CONTACT: caitlin.royal@andbeyond.com &Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their jobs, work tirelessly, look after their guests beautifully and care for the communities and environment which surrounds us. Every single ‘&Beyonder’ makes a huge difference to the success and contribution to the world, regardless
LOCATION: &Beyond Benguerra Island. CONTACT: caitlin.royal@andbeyond.com &Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their jobs, work tirelessly, look after their guests beautifully and care for the communities and environment which surrounds us. Every single ‘&Beyonder’ makes a huge difference to the success and contribution to the world, regardless of
In a significant stride towards marine conservation, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) has announced the launch of a regional call for proposals as part of the “Coastal Ecosystems Resilience of populations and coastal ecosystems in the South-West Indian Ocean” (RECOS) project. Supported by the Agence française de développement (AFD) and the Fonds français pour l’environnement
In the heart of the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO), a groundbreaking initiative is underway to maximize biodiversity conservation across spatially fragmented Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Recognized globally as a hotspot of endemism and biodiversity, the SWIO basin is home to diverse marine ecosystems crucial for the preservation of the region’s natural heritage. At the core
