The Western Indian Ocean Certification of Marine Protected Area Professionals Programme (WIO-COMPAS) is pleased to announce that applications for Level 1 and Level 2 certification assessment are now open. The combined event will be held on 24-27 October 2023, in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Level 2 certification is open to marine protected area professionals (MPA) from the WIO
Theodora Regnald Abraham, a 30-year-old Chagga tribe member from the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania, defied traditional expectations to pursue a career in ocean conservation. Her journey began in 2015 when she joined the Marine Parks and Reserves Unit (MPRU) as a Park Ranger at the Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park station. In 2017, Theodora discovered the
Launched on the 3rd of May by Mr. H.E. Flavien Joubert, Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change and the Environment, Seychelles, the 5-day intensive WIO-COMPAS certification event came to an end on the 7th of May. Six trained assessors evaluated 15 MPA practitioners’ experience, knowledge, and skills towards certifying them as competent Marine Protected Area Professionals. Candidates were
WIOMSA is pleased to announce that applications for Level 1 and Level 2 certification, through the Western Indian Ocean Certification of Marine Protected Area Professionals (WIO-COMPAS) programme, for the year 2023 are now open. The certification assessment events will be offered in March and October 2023. Level 2 certification is open to marine protected area
Expression of Interest for Level 1 WIO-COMPAS Recertification WIO-COMPAS is pleased to announce that the process of renewing certification for Level 1 MPA PROs is now open. According to WIO-COMPAS Policies and Procedures, successfully accredited MPA professionals (MPA PROs) must renew their certification every five years. By renewing their certification, the individual earns the right to continue
