Validation workshop of the maritime atlas of the Analanjirofo Region for the effective implementation of Marine Spatial Planning for the promotion of the Blue Economy in Madagascar

<p>On 25th November 2022, our member organization CNPE (the national coalition of environmental advocacy) from Madagascar in collaboration with Ministry of Territorial Planning and Land Services (MATSF), the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MPEB) and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) co-organized the validation workshop of the maritime atlas of the Analanjirofo Region for the effective implementation of Marine Spatial Planning for the promotion of the Blue Economy in Madagascar. Main purpose was to&nbsp;build a common understanding and vision between all users of maritime space, harmonize the various human activities at sea and in coastal areas taking into account environmental, cultural and socio-economic, then Validate with all stakeholders the maritime atlas of the Analanjirofo Region.</p>

<p>At the end of the workshop, copies of the duly validated maritime atlas were officially handed over to the authorities of the Analanjirofo Region. The Analanjirofo Region now has a maritime atlas like the 03 other regions: Atsimo Andrefana, DIANA and SAVA.</p>