Project team "Sustainable use of Mangrove of the WIO Region" from Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network is conducting a pre-survey in the project sites in Pemba, to collect important information which will help in the planning of actual survey WIOMSA WWF Tanzania @alexpeter_281

Why conserve anguillid eels 1. Only long distance catadromous fish in WIO 2. Semalporous 3. Umbrella species for aquatic environment conservation 4. Near threatened species #iucnredlist #insidenatgeo #Africarefocused #newfcommunity #storytelling

1/3 Official launching of the Bengo project "Sustainable use of mangrove in the Western Indian ocean" Kilwa Project site by WWF TCO & WIOMN. The launching was officially done by Representative of the Kilwa District Council Institute of Marine Sciences, UDSM WWF Tanzania WWF Madagascar WWF Deutschland

I took part in the project launch event organized by WWF and Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network The project works in 9 villages of Kilwa Northern Mangrove Block with key aspects: 1. Sustainable mangrove management 2. Sustainable Livelihoods 3. Enabling policy frameworks 4. Shared learning

"Exploring the vibrant village of Tumbatu in Zanzibar, where talented women create stunning fish imprints on canvas using ink 🐟🎨🌴 Such a beautiful way to preserve the essence of the sea through art! 🌊✨ #TumbatuArtistry #ZanzibarAdventures #FishInkMagic"

“🎣 ‘Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he will never go hungry again.’ 🌊🐠 Mwambao Coastal Community Network Tanzania provided knowledge & skills; they nurtured a community’s ability to sustain itself, creating a local community in water monitoring team. #conservation

Happening now!!! Training of enumerators for the socio-economic data collection for the Sustainable Use of Mangrove of the WIO Region project at Pemba site @alexpeter_281 WIOMSA WWF-Tanzania Wetlands International Loyce Ntibona WWF Deutschland Institute of Marine Sciences, UDSM

Happening now: training of enumerators for BENGO project socio-economic survey in Kilwa project site (Tanzania) WWF Madagascar WWF Tanzania @wwf_Deutschland @alexpeter_281 Institute of Marine Sciences, UDSM WIOMSA Loyce Ntibona Tanzania Forest Services Agency Wetlands International WWF-Kenya Nature Kenya - the EANHS

.Global Mangrove Alliance and coastal ecosystems are gaining attention on the international agenda and at COP28 UAE. How do we incorporate this momentum into policy change? Our new Policy Brief has answers! 🤓See examples of national policies and frameworks from Global Mangrove Alliance

The Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network proudly contributed to the recently released Mangrove Law and Policy, which emphasizes the crucial role of legal and policy frameworks in supporting international goals on mangroves for climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development.

Towards a Western Indian Ocean Regional Mangrove Action Plan for enhanced mangrove resilience in the WIO Region

REGIONAL POLICY ADVISORY GROUP (RPAG) MEETING 11 – 13 DECEMBER 2023, MOMBASA KENYA As a strategic roadmap for the Regional Mangrove Action Plan (RMAP), WIOMN unites WIO mangrove experts, policymakers, and managers to facilitate best practices for effective mangrove conservation.

At the RPAG meeting in Mombasa, our primary objective is to intricately craft the draft of the Regional Mangrove Action Plan (RMAP) document. Collaborative efforts among teams comprising WIO mangrove experts, policymakers, and managers are underway to achieve this pivotal goal.

Happening now. Structuring table of contents of the Local Area Collaborative Mangrove Management Plan for Pemba BENGO Project site at Golden Tulip Hotel in Zanzibar WIOMSA @alexpeter_281 Nairobi Convention Institute of Marine Sciences, UDSM WWF Tanzania Wetlands International

Chief Officer Forestry Department Zanzibar detailing on the need for the development and continuous updating of mangrove management plan for effective conservative and management of mangrove forest in Zanzibar Aboud Jumbe WIOMSA @alexpeter_281 Institute of Marine Sciences, UDSM Wetlands International WWF Tanzania

Re-advertised call for consultancy services for auditing the Bengo project 'Sustainable Use of Mangroves in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region. Visit our website at wiomn.org. WIOMSA Women in Marine Science (WiMS) Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientist Net. Please apply before 16:00 PM EAT; 28th July 2024

Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network we are committed to restore degraded mangrove areas through restoration activities, that's why we are celebrating world mangrove day Wetlands International Nairobi Convention WIOMSA Institute for Coastal & Marine Research Aboud Jumbe Smart Earth WWF Tanzania Institute of Marine Sciences, UDSM Loyce Ntibona

💥Coordination Meeting of Tanzania BENGO Mangrove Project Partners for update and planning is happening now WWF-Tanzania WIOMSA WWF Deutschland Institute of Marine Sciences, UDSM Wetlands International Mwambao Coastal Community Network Tanzania WCS

Happening Now!!!. Networking of Mangrove Research and Training Forest in the WIO Region at Premier Inn Hotel in Mombasa Institute of Marine Sciences, UDSM Loyce Ntibona Mwambao Coastal Community Network Tanzania WWF Deutschland WIOMSA Wetlands International Smart Earth Nairobi Convention

Yesterday 25th September the team went to the Gazi bay and Vanga bay as part of learning how communities are involved in the conservation of mangroves. This is part of the BENGO p@imsudsm Loyce Ntibona Mwambao Coastal Community Network Tanzania Nairobi Convention Smart Earth WWF Deutschland