Likhulu, with support from the UK Planet Fund Ocean, hosted on 4 August, the first event celebrating the MPA Day (http://mpaday.org) in Maputo, Mozambique. MPA Day is celebrated globally on August 1st, and is dedicated to raising awareness about the protection of these ecosystems and their contribution to ocean conservation, sustainable development, and community well-being.
The Hifadhi Blu Programme (Swahili for “Conserve Blue”) is a transformative initiative spearheading marine conservation in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Jointly implemented by WIOMSA, WIOMPAN, Advanced Conservation Strategies (ACS), and the Minderoo Foundation, the programme aims to strengthen the resilience and management of Ocean Conservation Areas (OCAs), including Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Locally
From September 22 to 26, 2024, MIHARI Network hosted its largest and most impactful event, the National LMMA Forum, in Mahajanga, Madagascar. Over the course of five days, the forum gathered 470 participants from 14 coastal regions, creating a vibrant space for LMMA communities to connect, exchange best practices, and enhance governance skills for marine
The first Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMA) Forum was held in Mahajanga, Madagascar, from September 26-29, 2024, bringing together ocean conservation stakeholders from across the region. Organized by IUCN and supported by WIOMSA, CORDIO, WWF, JNCC, and the MIHARI network, the event aimed to enhance regional collaboration, capacity building, and policy
