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Environmental and Social Safeguards Capacity building workshop

Scheduled on October 17, 2023

Time: 08:30:00 - 17:30:00

Location: Macaneta, Mozambique

Environmental and Social Safeguards Capacity building workshop
<p>SWIOTUNA was&nbsp;invited by WWF to participate in an Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESSF) training workshop held from the 17th to the 19th of October 2023 at Lugar dor Mar Hotel in Macaneta, Mozambique. The primary goal of this training was to develop ESSF focal points across the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) region. The training covered on the following topics, including introductions to safeguards, the different types of safeguards, stakeholder analysis and engagement, mitigation planning and risk analysis, grievance mechanisms, monitoring and evaluation.</p>

<p>The workshop was facilitated by both national and regional experts from WWF who provided technical input and valuable insights on the various aspects related to the topics and themes of ESSF.<br />
The workshop saw the participation of 32 individuals from WWF (Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, South Africa) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) operating in the SWIO region.</p>

<p>At the end of the workshop, participants expressed their sincere appreciation for the training, acknowledging that it significantly enhanced their knowledge and capacity concerning environmental and social safeguards. They also conveyed their commitment to using the knowledge gained to serve as focal points in their respective areas of work.</p>