Have a look at the Marine Regions Forum news in here too! Such an honour to work with the WIOMSA team

Yesterday, WIOMSA celebrated 30 years of impactful regional marine science at the #MarineRegionsForum evening reception and launched the “30 Years of WIOMSA' booklet. 🌊

To read about WIOMSA’s history and journey in the WIO region, visit👉 blog.wiomsa.net/2023/11/08/30-…

We still need to think what happens after the meetings... let's use this meeting as the base to accelerate improvements in regional ocean governance Marine Regions Forum IDDRI Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) TMG Think Tank What do you want to see after #MRF2WIO ?

So heartening to hear Aboud Jumbe mentioning the importance of non-political, informal meetings like #marineregionsforum #MRF2WIO to advance progress in regional ocean governance Marine Regions Forum IDDRI TMG Think Tank Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) an honour to have this in Tanzania this year

At #MarineRegionsForum a second plenary on Inclusivity and innovation in ocean governance convening to explore challenges, achievements, and opportunities in regional ocean governance. @RIFS_Potsam @TMG_Think IDDRI

WIOMSA celebrates 30 years: Launch pad for WIOMPAN!

WIOMPAN was officially launched today at the #MarineRegionsForum together with the “30 Years of WIOMSA” booklet, which captures the Swedish Government’s long-standing support of marine science in the Western Indian Ocean.🌴

When we talk about motivated communities, we need to ask whether the people are happy. Tue concern for biodiversity and environment comes after the needs for basic conditions for life. We need to invest in and care for the communities. Marine Regions Forum #MRF2WIO Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy

Looking for investment? Hints from World Bank - Simple messages, no jargon, science needs to translated. Deals need to be sizeable, collaboration is crucial. Banks need some familiarity to understand ideas. Plans for Profit. Marine Regions Forum #MRF2WIO

Business has to be at the table for discussions on management and planning, including MSP. They need to be part of the decision about trade offs, particularly micro, small, medium enterprises Marine Regions Forum IDDRI Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) TMG Think Tank #MRF2WIO

#Plastic sTreaty negotiations are very timely, if not urgent: #Plastic waste ‘spiralling out of control’ across Africa, analysis shows . We have to overcome #WasteColonialism !
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#MarineRegionsForum2023 Day 2 Update: Presentation on the Western Indian Ocean Information Management Strategy following its development in Zanzibar and preparation ahead of the Science to Policy (Dec 2023) and NC COP (May 2024).

#MarineRegionsForum2023 #MRF2WIO #OceanGovernance

#MRF2WIO Update: Dr. Aboud Jumbe, Permanent Secretary of Zanzibar's Ministry of Blue Economy & Fisheries, stressed the importance of inclusive governance in the WIO. Engaging all stakeholders is essential to tackle the myriad challenges in coastal marine ecosystems.

#MarineRegionsForum 2023 Update: Dennis Matatiken, Permanent Secretary of Environment, Seychelles stresses the vital balance between economic development and marine resource conservation.

#MarineRegionsForum #MRF2WIO #MarineConservation #BlueEconomy #OceanGovernance

Our #MRF2WIO partners, Nairobi Convention presented on the importance of regional approaches to ocean governance, thanks Dixon Waruinge as key partner and co creator of #marineregionsforum2023 Marine Regions Forum IDDRI TMG Think Tank

Scientific advice for policy and modern blue economy toolkits with innovation to include both formal and informal metrics are needed to make the most of a sustainable blue economy - in the WIO and beyond says Aboud Jumbe at #MRF2WIO Marine Regions Forum

Mama Mary Maganga PS VPO Tanzania highlighting the rich ocean resources for the region and contribution to national economies. The ocean is the current frontier within a SBE context. Nairobi Convention NemcTanzania KMFRI Aboud Jumbe CORDIO East Africa Wetlands International Eastern Africa IUCN

The Marine regions Forum 2023 has officially kicked off today at the Ramada resort hotel in Dar es salam. It will provide an opportunity for informal exchange between
leading scientists, decision-makers, and stakeholders. #MRF2WIO #Marineregionforum Marine Regions Forum

PS Ministry of BE Zanzibar, Aboud Jumbe, a foremost champion of BE in the WIO region says political goodwill key for enhanced ocean governance both at national and regional level. Nairobi Convention WWF-Kenya SA Biodiversity CORDIO East Africa IDDRI

An ocean inspiration Aboud Jumbe is speaking at the welcome session at the #MRF2WIO . 'There's more that connects us than keeps us apart' Marine Regions Forum

Months & months have gone into a deep engagement process and co-creation... and now the #MarineRegionsForum23 has begun! It's wonderful to gather so many experts and passionate ocean people in Dar es Salaam, regional ocean governance is also Stronger Together! Marine Regions Forum #mrf2wio