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Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) Toward Achievement of the Integrated Management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (LME)

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Several major transboundary problems affecting the Benguela Current ecosystem have been identified during PDF-B works, the principal one being the decline of commercial fish stocks and non-optimal harvesting of living resources exacerbated by natural environmental variability.
GEF ID: 789
Project Description:

Several major transboundary problems affecting the Benguela Current ecosystem have been identified during PDF-B works, the principal one being the decline of commercial fish stocks and non-optimal harvesting of living resources exacerbated by natural environmental variability. Additional concerns are the deterioration of water quality due to mining and drilling activities, the loss of critical habitats and threats to biodiversity. Based on these findings, the littoral countries have agreed on a program of actions (SAP) aimed at achieving the integrated management of the ecosystem, including the creation of the Benguela Current Commission , and a vast array of local, national and regional actions. The proposed project would support the countries in this effort through the establishment of the Interim Benguela Current Commission (PCU), the development of a series of assessments, surveys and plans, training and capacity building (the latter defined by the signatories of the SAP as of the "highest priority"), and the securing of additional financing.

 
Project Website URL: http://www.bclme.org
Region: Africa
Sub-Region: Middle Africa,Southern Africa
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Project Contacts:
  • Ms. Ashley Naidoo
    Director, Benguela Current LME Programme,
  • Mr. Nkosi Luyeye
    National Coordinator, Angola; Instituto de Investigaco Marinha (IMM),
  • Dr. Michael O'Toole
    Chief Technical Advisor, Benguela Current LME Programme,
  • Mr. Nik Sekhran
    MR Regional Coordinator for UNDP/GEF, Southern Africa, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),
  • Hashali Hamukuaya
    Deputy Director, Namibia; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources,
  • Nangula Mbako
    Permanent Secretary, Namibia; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources,
  • Monde Mayekiso
    DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL, Marine and Coastal Environment Management Project (MACEMP),
  • Abraham IYAMBO
    Minister, Namibia; Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development,
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General Information:
Project Type Full Size Project
Project Status IA Approved
Start Date
May 01, 2000 07:00 AM
End Date
Sep 14, 2005 07:00 AM
 
GEF characteristic:
Operational Programme OP8 - Water based Program
Focal Area International Waters
GEF Allocation to project 15.10M US$
Total Cost of the project: 39.00M US$
 
Partners:
Countries: Angola, Namibia, South Africa
Lead Implementing Agency United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Executing Agencies
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