Por qué asistir
Local and Indigenous Communities have been at the centre stage in global challenges. Their efforts’ recognition has faced challenges, further impacting their contribution to avert global issues. Focus is on the Western Indian Ocean region and the Great Barrier Reef communities, devising strategies to safeguard their livelihoods and marine resources.
Descripción de la sesión
Highlights on how community-led initiatives of ecosystem protection and restoration have had impacts in addressing knowledge levels, governance and social equity and socio-economics in addressing biodiversity and livelihood challenges. Most importantly, the integration of technology in enhancing community-led initiatives achieves their maximum intended conservation and other socio-economic benefits with regard to Reef restoration. The Kuruwitu Community, Kenya (Western Indian Ocean) has over 20 years, built on a traditional system and further integrated modern systems for safeguarding marine biodiversity and livelihoods. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Australia), in supporting the Traditional Owners, has over 20 years delivered on a world-leading co-management pathway that recognizes native title rights and cultural responsibilities in managing the Sea Country Estates. Nature Seychelles has over 40 years in coral restoration and application of integrated approaches in conservation, including modern technology in coral reef restoration.Speaker
Assistant Director, Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA), Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Assistant Director, Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA), Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Moderator
Conservation Program Manager, The General Organization for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS)