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April 2, 2024
The March issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief highlights WIOMSA and partners activities for the first quarter of the year. The key feature of the Newsbrief is the launch of the Regional Centre of Excellence  (RCoE) by the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, a significant event that aims to promote green transition and...
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The Pew Charitable Trusts is seeking a Principal Associate, Coastal Wetlands and Coral Reefs to help manage  a large-scale seagrass mapping project in the Western Indian Ocean countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Madagascar. The position will also support the inclusion of seagrass and other coastal wetlands into NDCs and engage in research and policy...
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The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is pleased to share the recently released “Guide for integrating coral reefs and associated ecosystems into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)”, including a summary of the guidance document and formatted case studies. As the world is, unfortunately, on the cusp of its 4th possible global mass coral bleaching event, it is important...
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Historically, Africa has been underrepresented in global research and development endeavours, with limited resources allocated to research initiatives compared to other regions. However, there is growing recognition of the immense potential for innovation and scientific advancement within Africa’s diverse landscapes and communities. Subsequently, this is why research grants such as the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research...
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