WIOMSA Admin, Author at WIOMSA Blog

Oct

Call for Expressions of Interest: Hands-On Coral Larval Restoration Training in Madagascar

October 5, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The WIORESTORE project invites expressions of interest for a limited number of self-funded places in its upcoming field-based training: Reef-Based Coral Larval Restoration. Hosted by the Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines (IH.SM) at the University of Toliara, the training will take place across IH.SM facilities and the Belaza Marine Station in Toliara, Madagascar, from...

Sep

Youth Voices in Ocean Governance and Ocean Economy: Pre Nairobi Convention COP12 Webinar

September 30, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

As the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region gears up for the 12th Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12), the mandate for inclusive, science-informed, and forward-looking marine governance has never been clearer. Coastal economies across Africa are at an inflection point: balancing biodiversity preservation, climate resilience, and equitable socio-economic development under expanding frameworks like...

Sep

Pre-COP12 Webinar: Diversifying Livelihoods in Small-Scale Fishing Communities — Building a Community of Practice in the Western Indian Ocean

September 28, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Small-scale fishing communities across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) face growing socio-economic and environmental pressures, making livelihood diversification an increasingly vital pathway toward long-term resilience and sustainability. While numerous diversification initiatives have been implemented throughout the region, outcomes remain varied: some interventions achieve lasting success, while others encounter significant operational or structural challenges. To explore...

Sep

Save the Date: 2nd Seychelles Environmental Science Symposium (SESS 2027)

September 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The University of Seychelles (UniSey), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources (MECENR) and the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF), has officially announced the 2nd Seychelles Environmental Science Symposium. The gathering will take place from 19th to 22nd May 2027 at the Eden Bleu Hotel on Mahé, convened under the...

Sep

Gender-Transformative Approaches in Marine Science: Experiences from Kenya and Madagascar

September 16, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS), a WIOMSA initiative supporting women in marine science across the Western Indian Ocean, invites you to a webinar exploring gender-transformative approaches in marine conservation. Taking place on Thursday, 1 October 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. EAT, the session will draw on experiences from Kenya and Madagascar...

Sep

Science, Policy, and People: Insights from the 2025 WIOMSA Annual Report

September 14, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

In 2025, WIOMSA directed its strategic focus toward bridging the divide between scientific research, decision-making, and implementation across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). Connecting knowledge and change, WIOMSA made significant strides in building shared evidence about a rapidly changing ocean; connecting institutions and people around shared priorities; turning evidence into choices, priorities and policy; and...

Sep

Call for Applications: Ocean and Marine Science Diplomacy Training for the Western Indian Ocean

September 4, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Addressing the Western Indian Ocean’s complex transboundary challenges, from climate change to sustainable fisheries, requires more than robust biophysical marine science; it calls for the capacity to effectively engage across regional and global policy arenas. To bridge this gap, WIOMSA, in partnership with IOCAFRICA, the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA), the Sciences Sector of...

Aug

Understanding and Responding to a Very Strong El Niño Year: A Global Webinar on Coral Resilience

August 31, 2026WIOMSA AdminWIOMPAN News

In observance of Coral Bleaching Awareness Month this September, the Reef Resilience Network, the Coral Reef Alliance, and the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) are hosting a specialized scientific webinar titled “Understanding and Responding to a Very Strong El Niño Year.” This session is designed to equip marine practitioners, researchers, and coastal policymakers with the...

Aug

BRIDGES Webinar: Exploring Marine Governance in the WIO

August 31, 2026WIOMSA AdminUncategorized

The BRIDGES Ocean Talks scientific webinar series presents its fourth session on Tuesday, 8th September 2026. Titled “Dialogue and participation among diverse stakeholders: Lessons from marine and coastal governance in the Western Indian Ocean region,” the webinar will provide a narrative exploration of the realities of regional marine management. Featuring Dr. Philile Mbatha, a member...

Aug

From country experience to regional action

August 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminWIOMPAN News

On October 19–20, 2026, WIOMPAN Country Chapter Chairs will convene in Maputo, Mozambique, to engineer the network’s inaugural Annual Status Snapshot. The Snapshot will provide a concise, evidence-based view of marine conservation areas and the people who manage them across WIOMPAN countries. It will consolidate current information on marine protected areas, national commitments for expansion,...

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