Client
Fauna & Flora International
Region
São Tomé & Príncipe
Year
2021- 2022
Areas
MPAs, Stakeholder Engagement, Marine Spatial Planning
Short Summary
Coordination of participatory planning and stakeholder engagement processes supporting the establishment of the first national network of Marine Protected Areas in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Key Contributions
- Coordination of participatory processes involving fisheries representatives, government institutions, NGOs and local stakeholders.
- Support for the development of the country’s first national Marine Protected Area network.
- Facilitation of workshops, consultations and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Contribution to conservation planning processes through spatial analysis and data-driven approaches.
- Development of sustainable livelihood diversification strategies for coastal communities.
- Preparation of technical and financial reporting for international partners and donors.
Results & Impact
- Contribution to the establishment of the first national Marine Protected Area network in São Tomé and Príncipe.
- Strengthened collaboration between government institutions, NGOs, fisheries stakeholders and local communities.
- Support for participatory marine conservation and sustainable coastal development initiatives.
Funding & Partners
Blue Action Fund in collaboration with local and international partners.
Related Resources
- Scientific publication – Conservation Science and Practice
Nuno, A., Madruga, L., Cameron, A., Airaud, F., Andrade, C., Nazaré, L., Santos, A., Graça, M., Guedes, M., da Rocha, N., Puig, P., Walker, K., Murray, K., Rosendo, S., & Mulligan, B. (2024). Establishing a Marine Protected Area network using a Marine Spatial Planning approach: A reflection on practical challenges and opportunities for social–ecological integration. Conservation Science and Practice, 6(10), e13196. - Blue Action Fund – Project Overview
