IUCN ESARO

02/10/2025

The is just a week away, a moment to redefine how protected and conserved areas are managed in East and Southern Africa.

The team at IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) is looking to connect with members of the commission in the East and Southern Africa Region who will be attending the Congress. This is particularly for;

✅ Current WCPA members (2021–2025)

✅Staff of IUCN Member Organisations/prospective members working on Protected and Conserved Areas (PCAs)

✅Individuals interested in joining WCPA in the next quadrennium (2025–2029)

As the IUCN moves into another quadrennium, this is a moment to connect, collaborate, and engage about the future of protected and conserved areas in the region.

Kindly be sure to fill in the form: https://tinyurl.com/WCPA-ESARO2

For further inquiries, reach out to

The Regional Focal Point for Young Professionals, Aiita Joshua Apamaku

30/09/2025

In , IUCN and ARA Norte, IP have reinforced their partnership to accelerate implementation of the Resources Project in Cabo Delgado. Together, we conducted technical and steering meetings in Pemba, Mozambique, to align on strategies, deepen institutional cooperation, and ensure the project’s objectives are met.

This strengthened collaboration will enhance the project’s ability to restore watersheds, build climate resilience, and deliver sustainable water resource solutions for communities in northern Mozambique. IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa remains committed to working hand in hand with regional water authorities to drive lasting impact.

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Pemba, Cabo Delgado - On September 10, the City of Pemba hosted a strategic meeting between the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Regional Administration of Northern Waters, IP (ARA Norte), whose objective is to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration for the impleme...

16/09/2025

IUCN Mozambique actively participated in the 3rd Marine Biodiversity Conference, a unique national platform that blends science, art, and culture to foster synergies and promote an annual dialogue on marine biodiversity conservation in Mozambique.
This year’s focus included: Ecosystem-Based Adaptation, Marine Conservation Areas, Coastal and Marine Biodiversity, and Environmental Education
Leb by Tara Pelembe, Silene Bila, Olavio Mazivila and Temóteo Mucavele, IUCN hosted a side event titled “How can the Great Blue Wall contribute significantly to improving coastal livelihoods and marine biodiversity in Mozambique?”
Key themes discussed included The Dar es Salaam Declaration as a regional policy framework; Nature-based Solutions (NbS) with emphasis on women and youth inclusion; Integration of science, policy; and private sector to accelerate the blue transformation.
This event was highly relevant, as it enabled participants to identify strategic priorities and pathways in the the implementation of the Great Blue Wall in Mozambique.
The Great Blue Wall is being implemented through impactful projects such as:
ReSea | SOMN | CORE RESTOR | WIOCOR and others, driving restoration, resilience, and inclusive governance across Mozambique’s seascapes.
Together, we’re building a regenerative and inclusive blue future for Mozambique and the Western Indian Ocean!

21/08/2025

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? 🌍💧

We are excited to announce the launch of the SUSTAIN Champion Awards – youth innovation for water and climate resilience!

This is your chance to share bold ideas that protect natural resources, strengthen community resilience, and unlock green growth. Whether it’s through sustainable farming, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, or climate-smart enterprises – we want to hear from you.

Winners will receive:
✨ Up to $5,000 in support to scale or pilot their innovation
✨ Visibility through IUCN and SUSTAIN’s communications
✨ Mentorship and networking opportunities with partners, including the CEO Roundtable of Tanzania

🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkDZuD6w

📩 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dA5YdS9Z until 2 September 2025.

15/08/2025

📢 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽!

Are you a changemaker working to protect Africa’s oceans, seagrass meadows, and coastal communities, from 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿, 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲?

Do you want to grow your leadership, advocacy, and storytelling skills while amplifying your impact?

The Great Blue Wall Fellowship, under the Blue Nature Pillar of the Great Blue Wall Initiative, is here to empower leaders from across the Western Indian Ocean to champion seagrass ecosystems, the unsung heroes of our coasts.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹:

✅ 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚’𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 — bringing local voices, heritage, and solutions to national, regional, and global stages

✅ 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨 — the “unsung hero” of our coasts that connects climate, food security, and biodiversity

✅ 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩-𝙠𝙣𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 — exchanging knowledge, experiences, and strategies for change

✅ 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮 & 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 — shaping a regenerative future for people and nature

The Fellowship is non-residential and flexible, so you can stay rooted in your work while building skills and networks that reach far beyond your shoreline.

🌊 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀: Kenya (Shimoni Vanga, Kilifi), Tanzania (Tanga-Pemba), Mozambique (Inhambane), Madagascar (Diana, Sava), and Comoros (Moheli, Anjouan, Grande Comores).

🚨 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

🔗 Apply now and become part of Africa’s growing movement for a thriving, resilient ocean:

➡️ 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lw99yV-C60qVpVG2W4vrnUtkYPXoU0tEo6WYVi3Hy6BUM0RWOE1LTzVPQjdVNzRVTUlCVVBBRFRHUi4u&route=shorturl

➡️ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lw99yV-C60qVpVG2W4vrnUtkYPXoU0tEo6WYVi3Hy6BUQkFLSUpHV0dGVVlWMDJKS0xOWDgwRVJaNC4u&route=shorturl

➡️ 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lw99yV-C60qVpVG2W4vrnUtkYPXoU0tEo6WYVi3Hy6BUQVNLQzRCSUVQQ0sxSjlEMjhMWkNPS0tXSi4u&route=shorturl

25/07/2025

As we are approaching the , In , Morrumbene communities have been selected for pilot Restoration efforts in seascape

We’re excited to share that the communities of Jogo Maiwane and Jogo Matuvi in Morrumbene District, Mozambique have been selected as pilot sites for a new community-based mangrove restoration initiative under the CORE RESTOR Project.

This milestone was marked by a joint field visit involving representatives from the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Fisheries, the District Government of Morrumbene, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The visit aimed to inform and engage local administrative and community entities, ensuring transparency and ownership from the outset.

The selection was based on ecological, socio-economic, and technical criteria, aligning with our shared goal of promoting sustainable development and resilient coastal ecosystems in Inhambane Province.

Community engagement is at the heart of this work. Local leadership and the Community Fisheries Council were briefed on the project's objectives, their roles, and the importance of active participation throughout the restoration process.

The mission included, at the provincial level, the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Head of the Fisheries Department, a technician from the Mozambique Oceanographic Institute, and an IUCN officer. At the district level, the District Director of Economic Activities participated on behalf of the District Administrator of Morrumbene, along with the Head of the Fisheries Division.

The CORE RESTOR Project — “Strengthening Coastal Governance and Ecosystem Restoration for a Resilient Blue Economy” — is funded by the Embassy of Ireland and implemented by IUCN in close collaboration with the provincial and district governments of Inhambane.

Together, we are restoring nature and strengthening community stewardship for the long term. 💪🏽🌍