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The Call for Applications for the second cohort of the AWARD Climate Action (ACA) Fellowship is now open! The ACA Fellowship, funded under the CLARE initiative (Climate Adaptation and Resilience), is a flagship program that aims to accelerate African women’s leadership in driving gender-responsive climate adaptation solutions within agrifood systems. The program supports early- to mid-career women professionals working at the intersection of climate,...
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The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is excited to invite researchers, students, industry stakeholders, and the general public to participate in the upcoming 2025 Research Dissemination Webinar. This online event promises to be an enlightening platform for sharing groundbreaking marine research findings and fostering collaboration within Kenya’s vibrant ocean science community. Event Details:...
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The African Ranger Congress (ARC) stands as a significant gathering for conservation’s frontline across the continent. Building on the success of previous gatherings, the third congress will be held from 17th to 21st September 2025 at Lewa Conservancy, Kenya. This event offers a unique platform for rangers from all parts of Africa, including those dedicated...
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By Damaris Kinyua Growing up on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, the ocean was always something I admired from a distance. I didn’t fully understand it, but I knew it was powerful, mysterious, and vital to life along the coast. Years later, that distant admiration grew into a deep, personal commitment to ocean conservation.  Today,...
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Join us for an insightful webinar titled “From Margins to Mainstream: Inclusive Structures in Ocean Governance in the Western Indian Ocean,” hosted by WIOMSA, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS), the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM), and the Centre for Integrated Post-School Education and Training, Nelson Mandela University (CIPSET-NMU) Date:...
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Strengthening interdisciplinary approaches for the resilience of marine social-ecological systems in the Western Indian Ocean How can interdisciplinary approaches be implemented to strengthen the social and environmental resilience of marine social-ecological systems in the face of growing pressures? Over five immersive days, the BRIDGES research program, in partnership with WIOMSA, is inviting a new generation...
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We’re excited to announce that applications are open for the Executive MBA with a Conservation Focus Area at the ALU School of Business, and we’re offering four exclusive scholarships for professionals working in the marine and blue economy sector. This program is designed for mid-career leaders who are passionate about conservation and ready to drive sustainable change across Africa....
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Theme: “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us, “Youth Rising for Life Below Water in Africa. In celebrating World Oceans Day 2025, the Black Mermaid Foundation and the Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientist Network (WIO-ECSN) are proud to co-host the Africa Youth Dialogue, a vibrant, continent-wide gathering of youth voices championing ocean protection and sustainability. This powerful dialogue will spotlight youth-led conservation...
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We are thrilled to announce that the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium will take place from 28 September to 3 October 2025 in the vibrant coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya. This year’s theme, “One Ocean, One Future: Connecting People, Policy, and Science for a Thriving Western Indian Ocean,” reflects our bold commitment to working together across...
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In a world grappling with complex global challenges, the power of science is undeniable. But for scientific insights to truly make an impact, they must effectively reach and resonate with people beyond the academic sphere. This is precisely the focus of the “Effective Science Communication for Western Indian Ocean Scientists: Bridging the Gap between Science...
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