Join us for LaSMMI: Seagrass Science into Action, an interactive webinar exploring how a shared vision and regional collaboration is advancing seagrass science, capacity development, and evidence-informed decision-making across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO).
The Large-Scale Seagrass Mapping and Management Initiative (LaSMMI) was established to address critical knowledge gaps by producing the first field-verified regional seagrass maps and carbon stock assessments using a common methodology. Beyond mapping, the initiative has strengthened regional collaboration, built technical capacity, and supported the integration of seagrass science into conservation, management, and policy processes.
Through reflections from country teams, regional experts, and policy practitioners, participants will hear practical experiences from implementing LaSMMI across the region, discuss the value of a shared methodology, and explore how collaborative science can inform climate action, marine spatial planning, and other policy processes.
Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, student, or simply interested in coastal ecosystems and blue carbon, join us to exchange ideas, learn from regional experiences, and explore opportunities to strengthen seagrass science and management across the Western Indian Ocean.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how LaSMMI has strengthened regional collaboration through a common methodology for seagrass mapping and management.
- Hear first-hand experiences from country teams on the challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities from implementing LaSMMI.
- Learn how capacity development and knowledge exchange are supporting long-term seagrass research and monitoring across the region.
- Explore how seagrass science can inform conservation, marine spatial planning, climate commitments, and other policy processes.
- Connect with the growing Western Indian Ocean Community of Practice for seagrass science.
Seagrass conservation cannot be achieved by any one institution or country alone. We hope you join us to learn how regional collaboration can generate the science and partnerships needed to drive conservation impact.
Where and when
Online via Zoom: 10th September 2026
14:00 – 15:30 HRS
Register here.
