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One of the key outcomes of the Sustainable Management of the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) project is the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which identified the major issues affecting the Bay of Bengal ecosystem.

The TDA - which draws on numerous studies and…

The Sustainable Management of the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) project focused on laying the foundations for change to improve the health of the Bay of Bengal and its fisheries. 

Implemented in 2009-2015, this final report provides insight to the project's Theory of…

After years of dedicated marine protection efforts, Churna Island has finally been designated as the second Marine Protected Area (MPA) by the Government of Balochistan. This long-awaited decision marks a significant step in protecting the island’s rich marine biodiversity and reflects the…

From 21 October to 1 November 2024, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ participated in the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) in Cali, Colombia. 

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ presents its views and recommendations on issues such as the scientific and technical needs for the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan, criteria for describing Ecologically and Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs), conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal…

Food and agricultural systems are complex, interconnected, and heavily influenced by unpredictable factors such as weather, conflicts and crises such as Covid-19. To effect change in these systems, we must pull on multiple levers of change at the same time.

Over the course of two days, The Africa Ocean Forum participants engaged in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and strategy sessions, sharing insights and developing actionable strategies and a Call to Action dubbed as Nairobi Send Off, calling all stakeholders in addressing the pressing c

The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Green List Standard sets the ultimate goal for Protected and Conserved Areas’ management teams. It gives the direction for an intense journey that entails enriching collaborations, resource mobilisation, political will and at times, a significant shift towards the adoption of best…

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) involve working with nature to address societal challenges and provide benefits for people and biodiversity.

As the world is developing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (a global plastics treaty), work between formal negotiating sessions is ongoing.