{"id":12099,"date":"2023-09-06T08:50:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T07:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=12099"},"modified":"2023-09-06T08:50:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T07:50:40","slug":"collective-efforts-towards-advancing-sustainable-blue-economy-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/collective-efforts-towards-advancing-sustainable-blue-economy-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Collective Efforts towards advancing Sustainable Blue Economy in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pic-3_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pic-3_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pic-3_1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pic-3_1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Climate change, poorly managed coastal environments, pollution, and other threats are putting immense pressure on Africa&#8217;s oceans, impacting both its environment and economy<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">.<\/span>\u00a0To address these concerns, the African Union adopted a comprehensive climate change and resilience strategy\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">in 2022\u00a0<\/span>providing a robust framework to assess key challenges and priorities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">At the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit, the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources together with its partners: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), SADC Secretariat, Mwambao Coastal Community Network Tanzania, MIHARI Network, Madagascar and AUDA-NEPAD participated in a panel to discuss Ocean climate and the Blue Economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Africa&#8217;s vulnerability to climate change is<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0a global concern m<\/span>aking it imperative to collaborate on building resilience and adaptation strategies. Oceans, as carbon sinks, play a crucial role in reducing emissions, presenting an opportunity for climate action.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">panel\u00a0<\/span>highlighted critical challenges facing marine ecosystems, emphasizing the urgent need for action. The African\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Union&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span>vision for the blue economy extends beyond the oceans, encompassing inland water bodies and emphasizing the nexus between oceans and climate.\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">AUDA\u00a0<\/span>NEPAD&#8217;s commitment to translating policy decisions into actionable projects, coupled with the AU&#8217;s endorsement of the blue economy, underscores the region&#8217;s dedication to creating a sustainable environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The AU-IBAR, tasked with\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">developing and\u00a0<\/span>utilizing\u00a0animal resources, is actively engaged in the blue economy. Conserving aquatic biodiversity\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">projects\u00a0<\/span>is central to th<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">is<\/span>\u00a0mandate, as a healthy ocean is fundamental to the blue economy sector.\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Dr. Alberta Sagoe, AU-IBARs Gender Policy and Strategy Expert noted that the\u00a0<\/span>project<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0f<\/span>ocus<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">es<\/span>\u00a0on supporting AU member states to align with global instruments related to the blue economy, coordinate activities, address climate change, mitigate deep-sea mining, and enhance women&#8217;s inclusion in aquatic biodiversity conservation.\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">The g<\/span>ender sensitivity\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">agenda\u00a0<\/span>and collaboration with organizations like IUCN are key strategies in this endeavor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SADC&#8217;s climate change strategy includes a blue economy component, aiming to address ocean-related challenges through an ecosystem-based adaptation approach. This approach emphasizes coordinated and coherent management, fostering innovation and good practices. Tanzania&#8217;s Mwambao coastal unit\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">talked about\u00a0<\/span>the positive impact of community engagement, demonstrating how management planning and resource conservation can improve ocean health and local livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">The\u00a0<\/span>panel discussion conveyed several key messages.\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">T<\/span>here&#8217;s a pressing need to increase commitment to ocean-related issues, aligning them with broader climate discussions like\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">the Conference of Parties (<\/span>COPs<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">)<\/span>. The sustainable exploitation of resources while conserving biodiversity is vital, with a focus on gender equality and the invaluable contributions of women. Close collaboration between national focal points for climate change and blue economy sectors is essential. Harnessing the benefits of carbon sequestration and engaging stakeholders at all levels will be instrumental in creating a sustainable blue economy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, dialogue platforms that bring together different parties to tackle specific issues will be essential<span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0to support\u00a0<\/span>member states in preparing for the growth of coastal and marine tourism alongside oil and gas exploration. 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