Donors/Funders:
Blue Action Fund; other match funding
Implementers:
Wildlife Conservation Society (lead); Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association
Objectives:
The project addresses the issue of deteriorating marine environments by expanding & improving a network of climate resilient, sustainable & effectively managed MPAs and improving their management. The project will also enhance the community management of sustainable small-scale fisheries & work towards reducing post-harvest losses & improving marine related supply chains. Work areas: i) MPA governance; ii) species conservation/sustainable fisheries; iii) habitat conservation & restoration; iv) sustainable livelihoods.
Thematic Focus:
Agriculture, Community Livelihood Dev, NR Protect & Mgt, Other