Marine Regions Forum
Scheduled on November 7, 2023
Time: 09:00:00 - 17:30:00
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
<p>SWIOTUNA recently participated in the 2023 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/marineregionsforum?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVR6kLI5rSlXOoseaCvBbVQ7XNjzisnpVwJA3X9FWbdS9aTiPpmiCzeiJswSGUMhzPdLV6qyyEV1Ao4vuoa3JrtJTJSCODzAQWd0O1hiiyphHIxewF-wIDwPG3LsBGCKTZfZ3ShBIpQ0Iqym20nepIxDA8kTUqq-f4eNw6JKg0U6AeYtCCiZcyJtqFFdFCJvYQ&__tn__=*NK-R">#MarineRegionsForum</a>, from 7th -9th November at the Ramada Resort Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The overarching theme of the conference was "Navigating Ocean Sustainability in the WIO and Beyond." The three-day conference provided an invaluable platform for leading scientists, decision-makers, and stakeholders to convene and foster informal exchanges. The primary objective was to catalyze the transformation of ocean governance through regional actions and initiatives, ultimately aiming to develop innovative solutions for sustainable ocean governance.</p>
<p>The Marine Regions Forum 2023 addressed specific issues through plenary and workshop sessions, brought together by three daily themes – Inclusivity, Innovation, and Implementation.</p>
<p>During the forum, SWIOTUNA had the honor of co-chairing a session alongside Dominic Stucker from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/collectiveleadershipinstitute?__cft__[0]=AZVR6kLI5rSlXOoseaCvBbVQ7XNjzisnpVwJA3X9FWbdS9aTiPpmiCzeiJswSGUMhzPdLV6qyyEV1Ao4vuoa3JrtJTJSCODzAQWd0O1hiiyphHIxewF-wIDwPG3LsBGCKTZfZ3ShBIpQ0Iqym20nepIxDA8kTUqq-f4eNw6JKg0U6AeYtCCiZcyJtqFFdFCJvYQ&__tn__=-]K-R">Collective Leadership Institute</a>. The session focused on the critical topic of inclusivity within regional ocean governance, particularly within the Regional Ocean Governance Systems (ROGS). Participants engaged in sharing their experiences concerning stakeholder engagement and reflected deeply on strategies to ensure the active inclusion of underrepresented groups, such as local communities, women, youth, and small-scale fishers, in advancing the implementation of ROGS.</p>
<p>This collaboration and dialogue aimed to pave the way for more inclusive and effective strategies in ocean governance, acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives and participation for sustainable and equitable outcomes.</p>
<p>SWIOTUNA remains committed to advancing these critical discussions and contributing to the development of inclusive and comprehensive ocean governance frameworks.</p>