Remarkable local initiatives in the countries of the Indian Ocean in education, health, food, preservation of fauna and flora, responsible tourism
LOCAL INITIATIVES IN THE Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is a contradiction: there are superb environments, treasures of biodiversity still preserved, resources and mineral wealth, an extraordinary youth dynamic which opposes a still very present poverty, unbearable inequalities.
The observation is severe, but if we want to look beyond, we find remarkable initiatives in all sectors: health, education, food, research, innovations and responsible tourism.
Maldives Resilient Reefs: Promoting Responsible Tourism for a Sustainable Future
Maldives Resilient Reefs: Promoting Responsible Tourism for a Sustainable Future The Maldives‘ stunning marine ecosystems are under threat due to rapid tourism
An Outstanding Conservation Initiative in Seychelles: The Vallée de Mai
An Outstanding Conservation Initiative in Seychelles: The Vallée de Mai A pristine remnant of ancient palm forests, the Vallée de Mai serves
Safinat Shabab Oman: Sailing for Peace and Cultural Dialogue
Safinat Shabab Oman: Sailing for Peace and Cultural Dialogue The Oman Youth Sail Training Ship (Safinat Shabab Oman) programme has been recognized
WWF-India Launches Initiative to Rejuvenate Chambal-Yamuna Rivers
WWF-India Launches Initiative to Rejuvenate Chambal-Yamuna Rivers WWF-India and Genpact have launched a multi-stakeholder initiative towards integrated management of the Chambal and
Protection of the baobab forests of western Madagascar: a sustainable commitment until 2028
Protection of the baobab forests of western Madagascar: a sustainable commitment until 2028 The “Protection of the Baobab Forests of Western Madagascar”
Saudi Arabia takes lead in global coral reef conservation with opening of ICRI secretariat
Saudi Arabia takes lead in global coral reef conservation with opening of ICRI secretariat Saudi Arabia has officially assumed the secretariat
Creative Futures: Art and Culture Platforms for Talented Youth in Kenya
Creative Futures: Art and Culture Platforms for Talented Youth in Kenya The “Creative Futures” proposal aims to empower the
Madagascar : Marine wealth soon on screens
Madagascar : Marine wealth soon on screens In June, the city of Toliara will host the first edition of the Tuléar
Madagascar’s First National Marine Biodiversity Symposium Sparks Action
Madagascar’s First National Marine Biodiversity Symposium Sparks Action The first National Symposium on Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Protection in Madagascar took
Australia to protect 52% of its marine territory
Australia to protect 52% of its marine territory Australia now protects more ocean than any other country on earth, with the
Indonesia : Stop to invasive fish !
Indonesia : Stop to invasive fish ! Thanks to its high biodiversity, Indonesia is one of the countries with the
Yemen : Expedition to the wonders of Wadi Dawan, Desert’s Manhattan Shibam and traditional Madhalla shepherds
Yemen : Expedition to the wonders of Wadi Dawan, Desert’s Manhattan Shibam and traditional Madhalla shepherds MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS is a unique
Xeer ciise, oral customary law of communities(Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia)
Xeer ciise, oral customary law of communities(Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia) Inscribed in 2024 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
Sumatra : The first releases of Siamang back to the Wild
Sumatra : The first releases of Siamang back to the Wild There can be nothing more rewarding than observing animals post release.
Australia : A wave of new buoys to improve forecasting accuracy
Australia : A wave of new buoys to improve forecasting accuracy Oceanographers at The University of Western Australia are set
Lady Elliot Island: A Gem of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Lady Elliot Island: A Gem of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef As one of the premier habitat restoration projects by the Great Barrier
ODISEA expedition to explore and protect biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean
ODISEA expedition to explore and protect biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean IUCN will be partnering with the ODISEA expedition to
Two Decades After 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
Two Decades After 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami The UNESCO-IOC and BMKG are organizing the 2nd UNESCO-IOC Global Tsunami Symposium: Reflection
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