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WIOMSA Newsbrief – April 2022

Year of Publication:
2022
Author(s) of the Publication:
WIOMSA
Tags:
Cities and Coasts Project Climate Change Climate Change Mitigation Marine litter Marine Protected Areas (MPA) MASMA Newsbrief WIMS WIO-ECSN Women in Marine Sciences Network
Publication Type(s):
NewsBrief
The  Newsbrief features some insightful stories from WIOMSA and partners in the region. We have showcased the  launch of the Climate Change Policy and Adaptation Planning for Mombasa County Government, […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania Western Indian Ocean
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A Review of Marine Plastic Litter in the Western Indian Ocean Region: Effectiveness of measures undertaken and opportunities

Year of Publication:
2022
Author(s) of the Publication:
United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)- Nairobi Convention WIOMSA
Tags:
Coastal and marine environment Marine litter
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
In 2020, the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA through the Group of Experts on Marine Litter and Microplastics commissioned three inter-related regional assessments on the status of marine litter and microplastics; […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Western Indian Ocean
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WIOMSA Newsbrief – March 2019 – Volume 24, No.1

Year of Publication:
2019
Author(s) of the Publication:
Tags:
Marine litter MASMA Projects Miji Bora Nairobi Convention Programme for the Protection for the Western Indian Ocean from Landbased Sources and Activities (WIOSAP) SANCOR Science to Policy initiatives Sida/SAREC WILDOCEANS WIMS WIO-COMPAS WIOMSA board of trustees WIOMSA Newsbrief Women in Marine Sciences Network Workshops in the WIO
Publication Type(s):
NewsBrief
Read the latest WIOMSA Newsbrief, which rounds up new projects, news, and events. Some of the highlights of the Newsbrief include the launch of the WiMS website, monitoring ocean acidification in the WIO region and the […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania Western Indian Ocean
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Marine Litter in the Eastern Africa Region: An Overview Assessment

Year of Publication:
2008
Author(s) of the Publication:
United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)- Nairobi Convention WIOMSA
Tags:
Litter management Marine litter Marine pollution Solid waste
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
Marine litter is becoming a significant contributor to marine pollution in the Western Indian Ocean. The litter comes in myriad forms, and from a diversity of sources. It includes waste […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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