EU and IOC of UNESCO join forces in International Alliance to strengthen global ocean observations
The International Alliance, a key part of the recently launched EU OceanEye initiative, will directly support the Global Ocean Observing…
Category: Ocean Governance
Mauritius – Buttressing marine spatial planning and sustainable ocean governance
The Department for Continental Shelf, Maritime Zones Administration and Exploration (CSMZAE) of the Prime Minister’s Office, has upgraded the Mauritius…
Southern Africa Charts Course for Ocean-Climate Leadership Ahead of Mombasa Summit
Sixteen nations gathered in Johannesburg to build a unified ocean-climate agenda — from fisheries governance to offshore wind — as…
Strengthening Ghana and Norway Collaboration for Sustainable Ocean Governance
The Fisheries Commission (FC), under the auspices of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFA) and in partnership with the…
Second WIO N.O.I.S.E Workshop aims to strengthen Marine Governance
The Second Western Indian Ocean National or International Seamounts, Banks, and Submarine Structures Network (WIO N.O.I.S.E) Workshop opened, this morning,…
Ghana backs Global Fisheries Transparency Charter: a breakthrough for ocean governance and accountability
Ghana has today endorsed the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency. This is a vital step that will safeguard the country’s marine…
Ghana Participates in 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan, Korea, Reaffirming Commitment to Ocean Sustainability
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable ocean governance at the 10th Our Ocean Conference, currently underway in Busan, South…
Mercator Ocean International Launches Project to Enhance Ocean Prediction in Africa
Mercator Ocean and the European Commission’s department for international partnerships (DG INTPA) are launching the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in…
Small island nations: How oceans offer solutions to climate change
New analysis unpacks how small island developing states are leveraging the ocean for climate action, calling for more global support…
Seychelles & United States Strengthen Partnership in Ocean Governance and Marine Biotechnology
The Department of Blue Economy of Seychelles recently met with Mr. Daniel M. Renna, Regional Environmental Officer for East Africa…