The LMMA Network

The Western Indian Ocean Locally Managed Marine Area (WIO LMMA) network connects community-led marine conservation across the region to improve coastal livelihoods and biodiversity. Established formally following the 2024 Madagascar forum, the WIO LMMA Alliance brings together practitioners from nine countries to enhance collaboration, secure sustainable funding, and promote effective, community-driven resource management.

Locally Managed Marine Areas Alliance, The Journey in The Western Indian Ocean Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy, Regional Ocean Governance Manager IUCN ESARO elaborates the journey leading to the establishment of The Western Indian Ocean Locally ...

Fiji Blue Fishing Project launched by the Minister of Fisheries and Forests Hon Alitia Bainivalu, Minister of Taukei Affairs, Hon Ifereimi Vasu; Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Hon Mosese Bulitavu, and the EU Ambassador to the Pacific, Excellency Barbara Plinket.

The 3-year project will be led by The LMMA Network in Fiji and the Council of National Research (CNR) of Italy.

#FijiTimesNews | Fiji has officially launched the Blue Fishing Project, a European Union-funded initiative aimed at promoting sustainable fishing practices and strengthening local fisheries. The launch was attended by the Minister for fisheries and forestry Alitia Bainivalu who highlighted the project’s focus on empowering communities, protecting marine ecosystems, and creating stronger livelihoods. European ambassador to the pacific Barbara Plinkert, I-Taukei affairs Minister Iferemi Vasu, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Mosese Bulitavu also co-officiated the event. #Fiji #FijiNews 🎥 JAKE WISE

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Advancing Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific: strengthening tourism policy and practice (FULL Video) This video was produced under the Sustainable Tourism Enhancement in the Pacific (STEP) projects, which supports the transition to a resource-efficient and r...

Fiji Affirms Ocean Conservation Commitment:

Government acknowledged that Fiji had more than 400 LMMAs.