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Call for Applications: BRIDGES x SIOMPA 2026 Training

May 20, 2026
Training theme: Marine Connectivity in support of conservation in the Southwest Indian Ocean Venue: Wits Rural Facility the rural campus of the University of the Witwatersrand, Limpopo, South Africa Date:  September 28 to October 2, 2026 The BRIDGES Research  program in partnership with the MERMOZ and CO-EXISTENCE SIOMPA projects, is launching a call for applications for a Training on Marine Connectivity, focusing...
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May

Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Area Enforcement Exchange

May 20, 2026
Only 8.3% of the global ocean is protected, and just 2.8% of these areas are effectively managed—highlighting the need not only for more MPAs but for stronger governance, threat management, and consistent compliance to avoid “paper parks.” Effective enforcement is central to achieving ecological, socio economic, and cultural outcomes. With support from WIOMSA, WildAid, and...
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