In Comoros, GBW emphasizes coastal ecosystem management, mangrove restoration, and the development of locally led marine protected areas. Plastic waste reduction and circular economy initiatives are implemented alongside capacity-building programs to empower communities to steward their natural resources sustainably.
Stakeholders include government authorities, local fishers, community-based organizations, women’s groups, and NGOs working in close coordination with GBW partners. Training programs and participatory governance mechanisms ensure local communities can drive decision-making, integrate traditional knowledge, and influence regional policies.
Early impacts include the identification and strengthening of 5 LMMA sites, engagement of 200+ community members in restoration and monitoring, and the diversion of 300 tonnes of plastic from the marine environment. Comoros is emerging as a hub for community-led marine conservation, demonstrating how integrated approaches to governance, livelihoods, and environmental stewardship can create scalable models for small island states.
Comoros
In Comoros, GBW emphasizes coastal ecosystem management, mangrove restoration, and the development of locally led marine protected areas. Plastic waste reduction and circular economy initiatives are implemented alongside capacity-building programs to empower communities to steward their natural resources sustainably.
Stakeholders include government authorities, local fishers, community-based organizations, women’s groups, and NGOs working in close coordination with GBW partners. Training programs and participatory governance mechanisms ensure local communities can drive decision-making, integrate traditional knowledge, and influence regional policies.
Early impacts include the identification and strengthening of 5 LMMA sites, engagement of 200+ community members in restoration and monitoring, and the diversion of 300 tonnes of plastic from the marine environment. Comoros is emerging as a hub for community-led marine conservation, demonstrating how integrated approaches to governance, livelihoods, and environmental stewardship can create scalable models for small island states.
