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The 2025 ASI-IPFC 12 conference organizers invite proposals for Special Sessions, especially for those that tight up with the main themes of the conference: Conservation and Transition. If you wish to submit a proposal, please aim to incorporate some of the points below in your proposal (point 1 being obligatory) An identified session convenor and have at...
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Join the World Water Quality Alliance webinar to explore how citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3, and to improve water quality. Register here: https://un-org-unep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkfID26JRjOhe53U8tsmXQ This webinar will launch a policy and technical brief that calls for international policymakers and local communities to collaborate...
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Welands International is pleased to welcome you to the launch of the Guidelines for the Restoration, Creation, and Management of Saltmarshes and Tidal Flats. These vital ecosystems support unique wildlife, provide local income, and are crucial for coastal protection and carbon storage. However, they face threats from coastal development, sea level rise, and other pressures....
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is seeking a Managing Director for the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB). This is a long-term executive contract position based in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. NRF-SAIAB studies aquatic biodiversity and provides research infrastructure to the Southern African research community. The Managing Director will oversee all aspects of the institute’s operations,...
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Marine protected areas (MPAs) are important tools for supporting the conservation and recovery of marine ecosystems. MPAs also provide critical co-benefits to nearby communities by improving fisheries management, enhancing tourism, and supporting resilient coastal communities. Despite their importance and value, it can be difficult to secure funding to support the long-term success and ongoing needs...
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Over 250 participants from the countries of the Western Indian Ocean region and beyond joined WIOMSA and IUCN for the seagrass webinar. Seagrasses are the unsung heroes of the ocean. These underwater flowering plants found in shallow waters across the world, cover over 300,000 square km in 159 countries, forming highly productive meadows that are crucial for marine...
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There is just ONE day left to get your standard registration for the African Bioacoustics Community (ABC) Conference, taking place from 1st to 6th September 2024 at The Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa. The ABC Conference aims to bring together scientists and students in the field of bioacoustics from around the world, with a focus on...
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The recently concluded Regional Workshop on “Reef Restoration Initiatives in the WIO for Lesson Sharing, Capacity Building, and Networking” was a huge success, laying the groundwork for future projects and collaborations. The workshop took place in Zanzibar from July 16 to 18, 2024, and brought together 41 coral reef restoration practitioners and key stakeholders from...
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WIOMSA, in collaboration with the Pew Charitable Trusts, and IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) is pleased to invite you to a webinar on Enhancing Seagrass Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean Date: 31st July 2024 Time: 1400-1600 HRS EAT Webinar Overview: This virtual meeting aims to bring together key stakeholders from the WIO...
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The Blue Nature Alliance and Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management are proud to announce that we are accepting applications from now until September 13th for the Social Aspects of Marine Protected Areas Online Seminar! This 14-week program explores the critical social, ecological, and cultural dynamics of marine environments. Through live online sessions...
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