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.
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
Workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Indian Ocean
Workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Indian Ocean About ISA The International Seabed
Indian Ocean Health Research Congress
Indian Ocean Health Research Congress The Indian Ocean Health Research Congress is an opportunity to bring together all researchers, nursing staff and
Kenya outstanding local initiative : Digiken ,the Digital Platforms
Kenya outstanding local initiative : Digiken, the Digital Platforms DigiKen, an acronym for Digital Platforms Kenya, is a revolutionary 36-month project
Review of Maldives’ Mangroves: Distribution, Diversity, Ecological Importance, and Associated Flora and Fauna.
Review of Maldives’ Mangroves: Distribution, Diversity, Ecological Importance, and Associated Flora and Fauna Mangrove forests are one of the most important biological,
Seychelles’ Balancing Act: Transforming Fisheries to Preserve Biodiversity
Seychelles’ Balancing Act: Transforming Fisheries to Preserve Biodiversity Despite its modest landmass of just 457 square km, Seychelles’ ocean spans 1.37m square km—a
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) – United Republic of Tanzania
The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and Macquarie University are implementing a regional marine conservation program (MARCOP) to assist and
FAPBM : a foundation for the future of Madagascar’s biodiversity
FAPBM : a foundation for the future of Madagascar’s biodiversity FAPBM is a Trust Fund which constitutes an innovative mechanism for
Remarkable initiative : Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and Exploration institute
Remarkable initiative : Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and Exploration institute The Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and Exploration Institute (SHORE) is a newly
Malaysia : NGO ” Nature and Oceanography Advocate Society” frees corals from “ghost” fishing nets
Malaysia : NGO ” Nature and Oceanography Advocate Society” frees corals from “ghost” fishing nets In Lumut, a coastal town in
Seaweed Farms in Kenya’s Indian Ocean Waters
Seaweed Farms in Kenya’s Indian Ocean Waters Nearly two kilometers into the Indian Ocean from the Mwazaro beach coastline in Lunga
Kenya : The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Kenya : The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary The chimpanzees’ natural home range spans from Senegal on the West African coast, through the
Reef Watch Marine Conservation : Working to preserve the Indian Marine ecosystem
Reef Watch Marine Conservation : Working to preserve the Indian Marine ecosystem ReefWatch has served on the National Board for Wildlife, Government
Kenyan villagers show how to harvest more octopus by fishing less
Kenyan villagers show how to harvest more octopus by fishing less From the middle of 2023, a favored octopus fishing ground just
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