Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in African Blue Economy
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Technical Report: Assessment of Regional Blue Value Chains in small-scale Octopus Fisheries and mechanisms for strengthening Gender dimensions and Climate Change and Environmental considerations in East Africa and South-West Indian Ocean
(2025-06)This consultancy examined the regional value chains, highlighting stakeholder roles and assessing opportunities for gender integration. It also identified environmental threats, particularly the impacts of climate change ... -
Policy Brief: Small-Scale Octopus Fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean: Strengthening Gender Inclusivity, Climate Resilience and Sustainable Blue Value Chains
(2025)Small-scale octopus fisheries and blue value chains in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, spanning Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, and Mauritius, are vital sources of food, income, ... -
Mechanisms for enhancing the effective role and participation of African Union Member States in Regional, Continental and Global aquatic biodiversity conservation and environmental management related Fora or Regimes
(2023)African Union Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) under a project on “Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in African Blue Economy supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) commissioned a ... -
Status of Ratification, Adoption and Implementation of key Continental and International Instruments related to aquatic biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and environmental management in the West, Central African Union Member States
(2023)African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) contracted the services of a consultant to undertake the assessment of Global, Continental and Regional Conventions and Agreements (Instruments) related to ... -
Report on the Assessment of the Status of Ratification, Domestication and Implementation of key Continental and Global Instruments related to aquatic biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation and environmental management in the East and Southern African Union Member States
(2023-02)The study assessed the identified Regional and Global Instruments as to their status of ratification;, Domestication and Implementation by AU-MSs, and proposes solutions to the challenges faced by AU-MSs adopting and ... -
Examen des politiques nationales et des cadres réglementaires de la République du Burkina Faso afin de les aligner avec les instruments continentaux et mondiaux liés à la conservation de la biodiversité aquatique, à l’adaptation et à l’atténuation des changements climatiques, ainsi qu’à la protection de l’environnement
(2023)Ce document propose une stratégie nationale de l’Economie Bleue du Burkina Faso (EB). Il a été élaboré à partir d’une large revue documentaire et de nombreux échanges avec les parties prenantes. Il est structuré en 3 parties ... -
NATIONAL WORKSHOP TO DEVELOP AN ALL-INCLUSIVE AND DELIBERATE STRATEGY FOR MAINSTREAMING GENDER IN AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON
(2025-02-25)AU-IBAR, in collaboration with Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries (MINEPIA) of the Republic of Cameroon, held a National Stakeholder Consultative Workshop in Yaoundé from 25th to 27th February 2025. The ... -
Policy Orientation Paper: Mechanism for Mainstreaming Gender in Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Management: A case study of the Dusorno CREMA community in Ghana
(2024)Aquatic biodiversity and its resources play a critical role in maintaining the health of both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. However, these ecosystems are increasingly threatened by global pressures including climate ... -
Policy Note: Nature-based Solutions to strengthen Climate Change Impact Mitigation efforts that promote the conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity Ecosystems - A Case Study of Gazi Bay, Kenya
(2024)The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is implementing a three-year project on “Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystems in the Context of African Blue Economy Strategy’ within the ... -
Policy Brief: Aquatic Biodiversity Hotspots in Africa
(2024)This policy brief is based on the report of the study conducted by the consultant, Giorgio Brandolini on the ‘Impact of climate change on the aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity and mitigation measures – Case Study for ... -
Strengthening Environmental and Climate Change Consideration On Mitigation Efforts In Seaweed Farming Towards Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation: A Case Study of Zanzibar
(2025-01-30)The Africa Blue Economy Strategy focuses on climate change mitigation, environmental sustainability, aquatic biodiversity, and ecosystem conservation as key drivers of Blue Economy development in Africa. The African Union ... -
Key emerging issues, lessons learnt and best practices for mainstreaming Global Instruments relating to aquatic biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation and mitigation and environmental management into National Policies and Regulatory frameworks in Africa
(2025)The report recommends establishing or strengthening intersectoral coordinating mechanisms for adopting, ratifying, domesticating, and implementing Global Instruments related to aquatic biodiversity, climate change, and ... -
Évaluation des Problèmes Environnementaux Transfrontières Affectant La Biodiversité dans les Écosystèmes Marins Partagés En Vue De L’élaboration D’un Cadre Régional Harmonisé Pour La Conservation De La Biodiversité Aquatique et D’un Plan D’action Conjoint
(2024)Évaluation des Problèmes Environnementaux Transfrontières Affectant La Biodiversité dans les Écosystèmes Marins Partagés En Vue De L’élaboration D’un Cadre Régional Harmonisé Pour La Conservation De La Biodiversité Aquatique ... -
Cadre Régional Harmonisé Pour La Biodiversité Et Plan D’action Conjoint Pour La Conservation De La Biodiversité Aquatique Et La Protection De L’environnement Dans Les Écosystèmes Marins Transfrontières
(2024)Cadre Régional Harmonisé Pour La Biodiversité Et Plan D’action Conjoint Pour La Conservation De La Biodiversité Aquatique Et La Protection De L’environnement Dans Les Écosystèmes Marins Transfrontières -
Harmonised Regional Biodiversity Framework and Joint Action Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity and Environmental Protection in Transboundary Marine Ecosystems
(2024)The framework and plan aim to encourage African coastal states and stakeholders to conserve, protect, and restore marine ecosystems and resources, halting biodiversity loss. It provides a framework for regional cooperation, ... -
Assessment of Transboundary Environmental Issues Affecting Biodiversity in Shared Marine Ecosystems: Towards Formulating Harmonised Regional Framework for Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity and Joint Action Plan
(2024)The assessment points that The African Continent is home to large marine ecosystems with abundant biodiversity and natural beauty, but they are under immense threat from human activities. In some coastal states, ...
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