The 14th WPCCTF is underway in Maputo, 🇲🇿bringing together #SWIOFC members and observers to advance regional cooperation for the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the South West Indian Ocean.
#TunaFisheries. #SustainableFisheries.
📍Maputo, 🇲🇿 | 7–9 October 2026.
Maputo will host, starting tomorrow, the 14th Meeting of the Working Party on Collaboration and Cooperation in Tuna Fisheries of the #SWIOFC.
🤝 Working together for sustainable tuna fisheries and stronger regional cooperation.
#fisheries
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Protect what works.
Support adaptation.
Turn recognition into action.
At Africa #GIAHS workshop, @FAO @PatriceTalla called for custodian communities to lead.
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African🌍countries strengthen capacities to advance #AgriculturalHeritage systems
👉Moving from recognition of Africa’s agricultural heritage to stronger proposals, Dynamic Conservation Action Plans, partnerships and financing
Read the 📰press release🔗 bit.ly/4hiBk3F
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@FAOBotswana Rep. @PatriceTalla highlighted the pivotal role these professionals play as a bridge between institutions, enabling effective information flow, coordination and the smooth implementation of decisions.
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🚨Southern Africa is facing interconnected challenges like climate shocks, El Niño, animal #FMD & plant diseases, and trade barriers
This week @SADC_News & @FAO are working together to turn these challenges into coordinated, practical solutions and investment opportunities.
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🚨Happening Now
The Southern African Development Community @SADC_News and @FAO are meeting in Harare to review progress, identify emerging priorities and agree strategic and practical actions to strengthen agrifood systems across Southern Africa
#SADC #FAO
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Priority areas included energy, agriculture, critical minerals, trade corridors & strategic infrastructure. ECA reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Government, @ONUMocambique & development partners to advance Mozambique's long-term development vision.
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#AquaVitaPlus monitored progress in Chibabava, where the 25 de Setembro Association harvested its first kale crop 3 weeks after transplanting. Members stagger production and prepare nurseries to adapt to climate change and market demand.
@FAO | Gov. of Mozambique🇲🇿 | #Austria
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Strengthening the future of MZ’s fisheries & aquaculture sector. Experts from #MAAP are working together to update the Fisheries Master Plan & align it with key sector policies (e.g. revised Fisheries Policy).
@FAO is supporting with technical assistance.🌊🐟
#BlueEconomy
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Mozambique is piloting the #OECM tool in Nhangau Community! 🌿 Led by the National Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, with @FAO, @WWF and partners, the exercise will strengthen the draft OECM Manual and advance biodiversity conservation.
#SWIOFCNCPP #Mangroves
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🇲🇿 The workshop on strengthening the #EAF curriculum officially opened at UEM Quelimane, with Zambézia’s Secretary of State joining academia, government and fisheries stakeholders to advance higher education and sustainable fisheries. #EAFNansen #NairobiConvention #FAO
The 13th Meeting of the SWIOFC Scientific Committee has concluded in Zanzibar, 🇹🇿. Over four days, Members strengthened regional cooperation and advanced recommendations for evidence-based, sustainable fisheries management across the SWIO region. 🌊🐟
#SustainableFisheries
Next week in Zanzibar 🇹🇿, the 13th #SWIOFC Scientific Committee Meeting (27–30 July) will bring together fisheries experts to advance regional cooperation on science, data, stock assessment and evidence-based fisheries management. 🌊🐟
#FisheriesScience #SustainableFisheries
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through @theGEF investment in communities, every restored hectare, new livelihood & empowered household demonstrates the value of partnership that put people & nature first. #LandRestoration: 377 indigenous trees planted; 1048 ha protected; 2 km fireguard; Climate-smart farming
The SWIOFC Working Group on Stock Assessment is meeting in Diani,🇰🇪 to strengthen expertise and collaboration. Through training on Fisheries Data Collection and Catch Estimation, participants are enhancing stock assessment capacity, promoting harmonized approaches in the region.
🌊 Join #SWIOFC and the Nairobi Convention at #OurOceanKenya2026 to explore how regional partnerships are turning policy dialogue into investable Blue Economy solutions across the Western Indian Ocean.
📍 Mombasa | 📅 17 June | ⏰ 12:30–14:00
#BlueEconomy #WesternIndianOcean
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🌊 The WIO-C Pavilion is now open at #OOC11, creating a space for dialogue, partnerships, and ocean action across the Western Indian Ocean. Discussions highlighted the importance of regional collaboration and the conservation of the Northern Mozambique Channel. #OurOceanKenya






















































