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A Regional Assessment of Our Ocean Conference Commitment Implementation in Africa (2026)

This working paper provides the first comprehensive analysis of how Our Ocean Conference (OOC) commitments are being implemented across Africa. Covering over a decade of voluntary pledges, the assessment highlights […]
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Mafia Island Nature-Based Tourism Case Study

WIOMSA is pleased to announce the release of the Mafia Island Nature-Based Tourism Case Study, authored by the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation with support from a SCALABLE […]
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State of Coastal and Marine Nature-Based Tourism in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region

A pioneering regional report led by African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation and funded under WIOMSA’s SCALABLE project grant is out! While tourism is a cornerstone of the Blue […]
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Working Towards SDG 14.1 in the Western Indian Ocean Region: A Focus on Marine Litter

This report on the WIOMSA Marine Litter Monitoring Programme is co-authored by WIOMSA and SST. The landmark publication brings together five years of coordinated regional monitoring across seven countries — […]
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Western Indian Ocean Critical Habitats Outlook: Towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

The WIO Critical Habitats Outlook is a key outcome of the GEF-funded WIOSAP project, implemented under the Nairobi Convention. It supports SDGs 14.2 and 14.5, aligns with the Aichi Biodiversity […]
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Constructed Wetlands Technology as a Nature-Based Solution for Sustainable Municipal Wastewater Treatment in the Western Indian Ocean Region

This book examines the role of constructed wetlands as an effective and eco-friendly solution for treating municipal wastewater in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Drawing on over three decades […]
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Maritime Transport Profile

The Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, Zanzibar is excited to announce the release of the Maritime Transport Profile report. This comprehensive document delves into the maritime transport sector of […]
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State of the Coast report for mainland Tanzania: Transitioning to Blue Economy

This State of the Coast for mainland Tanzania is the fourth in the series that provides an update of the status and trends in the condition and use of mainland […]
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Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries Mini Lab Delivery Report

A collaboration between the Presidential Delivery Bureau (PDB) and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries (MoBEF) of Zanzibar, Tanzania, led to the organization of a three-day Mini Delivery Lab […]
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State of the Coast Report for Zanzibar

This publication highlights the economic potential of the coastal and marine environment and, at the same time, points out the growing natural and anthropogenic pressures imposed on the coastal and […]
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