Seychelles’ focus under GBW spans offshore atolls, coral reefs, and island biodiversity. Initiatives integrate ocean acidification monitoring, invasive species eradication, and marine spatial planning, combining ecosystem restoration with sustainable blue economy practices. These interventions ensure ecosystems are resilient while supporting local livelihoods and climate adaptation.
Collaboration is central: government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, local fishers, ecotourism operators, and youth groups actively participate. Key partners, including GBW, ODISEA, and ICS, provide scientific support, logistical expertise, and capacity-building for policy engagement at both regional and global levels.
The impacts are substantial: seabird populations have rebounded following eradication of invasive species, ocean acidification data informs national climate models and global reporting under SDG 14.2, and over 400 youth have been trained as ocean stewards. Seychelles exemplifies GBW’s model of integrating science, policy, and community to achieve sustainable, measurable outcomes.
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Mauritius’ engagement under the GBW is at an early stage, with a strong focus on aligning national priorities with the GBW vision for a regenerative blue economy. The approach builds on the country’s rich marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass meadows and coastal wetlands and aims to support integrated ocean management, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across its Exclusive Economic Zone.
Current efforts are centred on establishing strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, alongside other key institutions. This initial phase focuses on strengthening policy dialogue, identifying priority intervention areas and positioning Mauritius within the broader GBW regional framework. GBW is also supporting the Government of Mauritius in strengthening its engagement in international ocean governance processes, including the BBNJ agreement under the BBNJ Project with support from Minderoo Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Collaboration remains a cornerstone of the approach, with engagement from government agencies, research institutions, NGOs and private sector actors. Partners such as the Mauritius Oceanography Institute and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) are expected to play a key role in providing scientific input, technical expertise and regional connectivity.
As GBW engagement progresses, there is strong potential to support community-driven initiatives, including sustainable fisheries, ecosystem restoration and circular economy solutions such as plastic waste management through the IslandPlas project funded by The CocaCola Foundation. The initiative is also expected to enhance Mauritius’ capacity to participate effectively in regional and global ocean governance processes
