Western Indian Ocean Marine Conservation Program (MARCOP)

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and Macquarie University are implementing a regional marine conservation program (MARCOP) to assist and build the capacity of Eastern and South African nations to achieve sustainable development goals and biodiversity targets, and implement climate change adaptation strategies.

MARCOP is a systematic and strategic research and development initiative that builds on existing projects and partnerships that WIOMSA established to further enhance protection, management and good governance of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). Working closely with stakeholders, the goal of MARCOP is to ensure the sustained and effective governance, planning and management of the WIO to reach Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework by providing environmental and management solutions, and technical, financial and institutional support that are tailored to the local, sub-national and national contexts of the WIO countries and the needs of partners.

Start Date: 31/01/2024
End Date: 31/12/2030

Lead Contact: Arthur Tuda (tuda@wiomsa.org)