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Congratulations to the 20 participants of ReSea’s Blue Economy Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Madagascar. Led by Mission inclusion’s Holy ratsimanoroarisoa, Magdalyne Were, Felina Joséphine DAMENA and Mihaja RANDRIANIRINA 🔆, C for C’s Sariaka Nantenaina and Harilala Rakotonaivo, IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa’s Zo Andriamahenina, and OceanHub Africa’s Noor Jehan Docrat and Aristide Barthelemy RAVELONIRINA, the bootcamp sought to address existing skills gaps and offer individualized assistance for the development of viable, resilient entrepreneurial activities aligned with local priorities The bootcamp, made possible with the support of Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, is the first major step in the Blue Economy Incubation Programme in Madagascar, an initiative designed to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of coastal communities particularly coastal women and youth who are currently engaged in activities like fish processing and crab fattening. Félicitations! #ReSeaProject #ReseaBootcampMadagascar #BlueEconomy #GenderEquality #WomenintheBlueEconomy #GreatBlueWall 💙: Andréanne Martel, Perpetua A., Sarah Emery, Naomi Maina, Elinasi Monga (PhD), Charles Oluchina, Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK

Women and youth are shaping the future of the sustainable blue economy — turning bold ideas into real impact. This Blue Economy Incubation program is a springboard to a more inclusive and prosperous ocean future. #ReSeaProject #ReseaBootcampMadagascar #BlueEconomy #GenderEquality #WomenintheBlueEconomy #GreatBlueWall 💙: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Mission inclusion, IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, OceanHub Africa, The Great Blue Wall, Holy ratsimanoroarisoa, Magdalyne Were, Felina Joséphine DAMENA, Mihaja RANDRIANIRINA 🔆, Sariaka Nantenaina, Andréanne Martel, Sarah Emery, Perpetua A., Naomi Maina, Zo Andriamahenina, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK

Empowering women and nurturing entrepreneurship aren’t just goals—they're pillars of sustainable, inclusive development. At the Madagascar Blue Economy Bootcamp, these values are driving real change in coastal communities. #ReSeaProject #ReseaBootcampMadagascar #BlueEconomy #GenderEquality #WomenintheBlueEconomy #GreatBlueWall Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Mission inclusion, IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, OceanHub Africa, The Great Blue Wall, Magdalyne Were, Holy ratsimanoroarisoa, Sariaka Nantenaina, Felina Joséphine DAMENA, Noor Jehan Docrat, Aristide Barthelemy RAVELONIRINA, Andréanne Martel, Sarah Emery, Perpetua A., Naomi Maina, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK

🌿Celebrating Mangroves, Climate Action & Community Leadership in Pemba, Tanzania🌿 The ReSea Project team in Tanzania, joined the government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, community members and youth in Shidi Pemba to mark the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems. Led by IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa’s SULEMANI MOHAMED, Mission inclusion’s Suzan Kagize and Women Fund Tanzania-Trust’s GRACE THOMAS, the event brought together 290 participants, including LMMA practitioners from 16 project-supported Shehia Fisheries Committees, members of the Shidi Shehia community, representatives from eight Blue Economy Enterprise groups, policymakers and students for a vibrant celebration of local-led marine conservation. 🌱 2,500 mangrove seedlings were planted at the ReSea demo site, highlighting Nature-based Solutions for climate resilience. 🎭 Traditional theatre, music & testimonies by women in marine governance spotlighted urgent action needed to protect mangroves, the importance of Inclusive, gender-responsive climate solutions and youth and women’s leadership in marine conservation. 👏 The Shidi Fisheries Committee showcased innovations like octopus conservation, mangrove beekeeping, and seedling nurseries. 📘 The National Mangrove Restoration Guideline was officially distributed—guiding future restoration efforts. The event was officiated by Engineer Idris Hassan Abdullah, Officer in Charge of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Livestock in Pemba, who said, “Our commitment to mangrove restoration is not just for today, but for future generations. Mangroves are more than trees; they are our natural shield against climate change and a source of life for our oceans.” The celebrations are a powerful reminder that when communities are empowered, real change grows. #WorldMangroveDay #MangrovesandPeople #ReSeaProject #NatureBasedSolutions #GreatBlueWall #GenderEquality Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, The Great Blue Wall, Glory Mbia, Eva A. Msella, Joseph Olila, Elinasi Monga (PhD), Charles Oluchina, Perpetua A., Magdalyne Were, Naomi Maina, Andréanne Martel, Coline Camier, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK

The Blue Economy offers a range of transformative opportunities for coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO)—spanning social, economic, and environmental benefits. At the ongoing Madagascar Blue Economy Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, trainees visited Etablissment Mananjara, a marine-product processing factory in Diego-Suarez, Antsiranana, where they learned firsthand, about a large-scale processing enterprise. Sharing lessons learned the trainees commented: ✅ They don’t take small crabs. The crabs they process must be at least 11 cm meaning they are protecting the environment by not killing small crabs. ✅ I noticed the packaging. The products are well processed and packaged ready for the customers. ✅They value the community- they buy the products at a fair price ✅The visit really opened my eyes. I learned that no matter what the challenges, if I focus on my work, I can also set up such a business. The ReSea Project, with the support of Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, is working with women and youth in the Blue Economy in Antsiranana to increase access to blue business opportunities by addressing barriers to entry and offering tailored business development support for business growth and scalability. #ReSeaProject #ReseaBootcampMadagascar #BlueEconomy #GenderEquality #WomenintheBlueEconomy #GreatBlueWall Mission inclusion, IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, OceanHub Africa, The Great Blue Wall, Holy ratsimanoroarisoa, Sariaka Nantenaina, Felina Joséphine DAMENA, Andréanne Martel, Geneviève Gauthier, Magdalyne Were, Coline Camier, Perpetua A., Naomi Maina, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK, Noor Jehan Docrat, Aristide Barthelemy RAVELONIRINA, Zo Andriamahenina, TIANARISOA Tantely

The ReSea Project team in Mozambique joined government institutions, local partners and community members in a series of community, educational, and environmental activities across the districts of Inhassoro and Vilankulo in Inhambane province, to mark the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems. Led by IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa’s Bilardo Nharreluga and Temoteo Mucavele, and Muleide’s Guimaraes Mutumane, Isabel Chitolo and Hortencia Rafael da Conceição, the commemorations began on the eve of World Mangrove Day, July 25, with a public reading of an educational message to community members at Heroes' Square in Inhassoro District. On World Mangrove Day itself, July 26, a restoration and cleanup activity took place in the community of Mangalice, Vilankulo. The initiative saw the participation of community members, fishers, representatives from local partners WWF, CI, ParCo, AJUPADEC, COOAAV, local government authorities (SDAE, Municipality, Lake Police, SDPI).  121 kg of waste were collected, a visible testament to the impact of pollution on coastal ecosystems. Mangrove seedlings were planted, directly contributing to the recovery of these vital areas. Additionally presentation of plays on the theme by the ladies of the community, poetry and speeches on the occasion. Additionally, environmental awareness spots were broadcast on community radio stations in Vilankulo and Inhassoro. These were in an effort to raise awareness on the importance of mangroves and best practices for their conservation. #WorldMangroveDay #MangrovesandPeople #ReSeaProject #NatureBasedSolutions #GreatBlueWall #Mozambique Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, High Commission of Canada in Mozambique | Haut-commissariat du Canada au Mozambique, IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, Mission inclusion, The Great Blue Wall, Denise Nicolau, Magdalyne Were, Andréanne Martel, Perpetua A., Naomi Maina, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK

We’re excited to launch the Blue Economy Entrepreneurship bootcamp in Madagascar! This week, 20 women and youth from 10 Blue Economy Entrepreneurship groups from Antsiranana II will be taking part in the training which aims to equip them with essential business skills, address existing skills gaps and offer individualized assistance for the development of viable, resilient entrepreneurial activities aligned with local priorities. The Blue Economy Entrepreneurship Trainers Manual, which has been specifically designed to suit the knowledge and skills needed by entrepreneurs in the Blue Economy, was also launched. We wish all the participants a great week full of learning! #ReSeaProject #ReseaBootcampMadagascar #BlueEconomy #GenderEquality #WomenintheBlueEconomy #GreatBlueWall Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Mission inclusion, IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, OceanHub Africa, The Great Blue Wall, Geneviève Gauthier, Andréanne Martel, Perpetua A., Coline Camier, Magdalyne Were, Naomi Maina, Holy ratsimanoroarisoa, Felina Joséphine DAMENA, Sariaka Nantenaina, Noor Jehan Docrat, Aristide Barthelemy RAVELONIRINA, Elinasi Monga (PhD), Charles Oluchina, Thomas Sberna, TIANARISOA Tantely, Zo Andriamahenina, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK

In Comoros, mangroves support local fisheries and provide essential livelihoods, particularly for women and youth involved in fishing, eco-tourism, and traditional practices. They also play a vital role as the first line of defence against coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events, helping to protect vulnerable island communities and preserve biodiversity. Nevertheless, these ecosystems face mounting threats from overharvesting, land conversion, pollution, and the impacts of climate change. The ReSea Project, with the support of Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, is working with the Government of Comoros, Moheli National Park, local communities and other partners to conserve, protect and restore this vital ecosystem, championing women and youth as agents of change, stewards of nature and leaders in sustainable blue economies. As we celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves, we call upon governments, civil society, and the private sector to accelerate and scale up investments in locally driven, inclusive solutions that protect mangroves and the communities that depend on them. Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dBnW6ch5 #WorldMangroveDay #MangrovesandPeople #ReSeaProject #NatureBasedSolutions #Comoros IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, Mission inclusion, High Commission of Tanzania in Canada -, The Great Blue Wall, Loubna HAMIDI, Denise Nicolau, Elinasi Monga (PhD), Thomas Sberna, Andréanne Martel, Geneviève Gauthier, Coline Camier, Perpetua A., Naomi Maina, Magdalyne Were, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK, Messy Sum, Suzan Kagize

This World Mangrove Day, ReSea is putting communities, particularly  women and youth at the heart of coastal resilience. Across the Western Indian Ocean, coastal communities are restoring, protecting, and sustainably using mangrove ecosystems. From Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania, our partners and champions are: ✅ Reviving degraded mangrove forests ✅ Creating blue economy opportunities like mangrove honey and eco-tourism ✅ Integrating gender equity into restoration efforts ✅ Sharing local knowledge and innovations for long-term impact 🌿 Mangroves are more than trees—they’re lifelines. Let’s stand with communities that are restoring our future. 🔗 Learn more about how ReSea is championing Nature-based Solutions for climate adaptation, led by the people who call these coasts home: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/d2z8hYdN #WorldMangroveDay #MangrovesandPeople #ReSeaProject #NatureBasedSolutions #GreatBlueWall Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, High Commission of Canada in Mozambique | Haut-commissariat du Canada au Mozambique, IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, Mission inclusion, GROOTS Kenya, Women Fund Tanzania-Trust, The Great Blue Wall, IUCN Climate & Energy, Elinasi Monga (PhD), Denise Nicolau, Thomas Sberna, Andréanne Martel, Geneviève Gauthier, Perpetua A., Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy, Naomi Maina, Magdalyne Were, Messy Sum, Audrey Masitsa, MPRSK

We’re honoured to be taking part in the International Learning Symposium on Mangrove Ecosystems, Senegal this week. Harilala Rakotonaivo, Coordinator at Women’s Rights Organisation Capacity-building for Communities (C for C) working on the ReSea Project in Madagascar, joined other delegates for a multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed at enhancing local knowledge, disseminating innovations and promoting sustainable solutions in the conservation and restoration of mangroves. During her presentation on the ReSea Project, Harilala showcased ReSea’s unique approach that puts gender and women’s rights at the forefront of governance of marine and coastal ecosystems including mangroves. We’re also working to enhance their access to blue economy opportunities. As part of our efforts to centralise gender, we are carrying out various actions that seek to put women and youth voices at the forefront while enhancing their agency. These include awareness-raising on women’s rights, increased involvement of women in marine value chains and representation of women and youth in marine governance structures. “Making equality a priority is essential—not only for reasons of effectiveness and sustainability, but also for social justice,” Harilala stressed. “We appreciate what you are doing in Madagascar. It gives us strength and encourages us to promote inclusion within our association in Senegal,” one of the participants remarked. #WorldMangroveDay #MangrovesandPeople #ReSeaProject #NatureBasedSolutions #GreatBlueWall, #NAbSA #PartneringforClimate Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Mission inclusion, IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa, The Great Blue Wall, Socodevi - Société de coopération pour le développement international, Sariaka Nantenaina, Andréanne Martel, Perpetua A., Holy ratsimanoroarisoa, Coline Camier, Magdalyne Were