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Representatives from seven countries and 40 organizations present at the launch of the CCLME project

Taya Santives — 2010-12-03T10:15:00Z

The CCLME inception workshop was organized in Dakar, Senegal on 2-3 November 2010. Almost 70 representatives from the seven participating countries, donors, partners and stakeholders attended the official launch of the CCLME project and the inception workshop.

The overall aim of the workshop was to inform on the progress of the project since it became operational on 1 April 2010, to take into consideration the contributions of all parties involved in achieving the CCLME project objectives, and to present the project work plan.

Apart from presentations from the the Regional Project Coordinator on the progress and planned activities of the project, the workshop included a number of presentations introducing the main concepts and methodologies important for the CCLME Project, such as the Large Marine Ecosystem concept, the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries, Methodologies for TDA and SAP development and monitoring and evaluation of GEF LME projects.

A set of presentations to provide useful baseline information on the CCLME region were also provided, including information on fisheries, socioeconomic and governance, marine biodiversity and climate change.

In addition, each participating country presented national reports and the present regional organizations presented short overviews of their activities and potential linkages with the CCLME project.

A number of recommendations related to project management, project implementation (including the establishment of working groups), TDA/SAP development and monitoring and evaluation were made by the CCLME inception workshop.

The First Project Steering Committee Meeting of the CCLME project was held on 4 November 2010. The PSC meeting took into consideration the recommendations made by the inception workshop participants and adopted the overall CCLME work plan (2010-2015), the 2011 CCLME work plan and estimated budget, the CCLME technical working groups and ToRs and the CCLME monitoring and evaluation plan. The First PSC meeting also revised and adopted the terms of references for the CCLME Project Steering Committee, National Inter-Ministry Committees, National Project Focal Points and National Technical Coordinators.

Regional ecosystem survey in the CCLME area from 20 October to 21 December 2011 from Guinea to Morocco

Taya Santives — 2011-08-17T19:20:00Z

The Project on the "Protection of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem" (CCLME) will organize in close collaboration with the project "Strenghtehning the knowledge base for implementing an ecosystem approach to marine fisheries in developing countries" (EAF-NANSEN), both projects implemented by FAO, a regional ecosystem survey, on board Dr FRIDJTOF NANSEN, in the CCLME area from 20 october to 21 december 2011. Scientists from the seven CCLME countries and partner countries such as Spain, the USA, Norway will participate in the survey covering the sub-region from Guinea , in the South, to Morocco, in the North.

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Taya Santives — 2014-07-09T09:15:24Z

Organisation des Nations unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture ------------------------------------------- Termes de Référence pour le Consultant Titre du travail Consultation pour évaluer les bénéfices tirés des pêches des ressources benthopélagiques, leurs répartitions, identifier les opportunités d’amélioration et faire des recommandations Division/Department Projet CCLME - Division de l’utilisation et de la conservation des ressources des pêches et de l’aquaculture - Service de pêche marine et continentale Programme/Projet N°: GCP/INT/023/GFF Lieu d’affectation: Nouakchott (Mauritanie) - Dakar (Sénégal) Date prévue du début de 15 Février 2012 la consultation Durée: 15 jours sur une période de deux (2) mois (WAE) Supervision: Titre: Coordonateur Régional du projet CCLME Birane Sambe DESCRIPTION GENERALE DES TACHES ET OBJECTIFS A ATTEINDRE Sous la supervision générale du responsable du Chef du Service de Pêche Marine et Continentale (FIRF), sous l’orientation et la supervision directe du Coordinateur régional du projet CCLME et en étroite collaboration avec le Coordinateur UICN du projet PARTAGE et le Responsable de la Composante thématique – Ressources marines vivantes du CCLME, et sur la base du plan de travail élaboré, le consultant devra faire une étude permettant d’évaluer les avantages et bénéfices tirés de l’exploitation des ressources benthopélagiques côtières (sur la base des cas des Mulets, et de la Courbine) et la distribution de ces bénéfices entre les différents acteurs et parties prenantes afin d'identifier les possibilités d'amélioration et de faire des recommandations.

Partner news: COP9 of Abidjan Convention taking place in Accra, Ghana, 28/3 - 1/4 2011

Taya Santives — 2011-03-22T10:15:00Z

The Convention for Cooperation in the protection and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the West and Central African Region (Abidjan Convention) will be hosting the 9th Conference Parties (COP9) from 28 March to 1 April 2011 in Accra, Ghana.The Abidjan Convention is an important partner of the CCLME project. For more information on this event, click here:http://www.unep.org/AbidjanConvention/Meetings_and_Events/COP9/index.asp

Online Tool for Validating Mangrove Distribution Data Ready

Taya Santives — 2013-08-13T11:00:00Z

The United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) World Conservation Monitoring Centre has developed an online tool for validating mangrove spatial distribution data within the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME).

The tool could potentially support the validation of other global habitat datasets such as corals and salt marsh layers. The CCLME Regional Coordination United in Dakar, Senegal, reported 4 July that the overall objective of the project was to review and integrate relevant spatial data for mangroves in The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal and Mauritania. This forms part of the Global Environment Facility-funded Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem Demonstration Project 5. Project 5 is the ratification of a regional mangrove conservation action plan and implementation of pilot mangrove restoration actions. The project is in collaboration with the regional Wetlands International and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature offices.

In developing the tool, CCLME worked with partners Wetlands International and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature on the integration of spatial data relevant to mangroves of the CCLME region. The products and data will be used to help UNEP to conduct a feasibility study for mangroves and REDD+ in the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem region.

The UNEP-World Conservation Monitoring Centre in England (UNEP-WCMC) and the Regional Network of Marine Protected Areas in West Africa in Dakar, Senegal, are developing a joint proposal to seek funding for further capacity-building for field scientists to use habitat validation tools within the CCLME region.

UNEP-WCMC will ensure that validated mangrove datasets resulting from this project will be made available through the Ocean Data Viewer (http://validation.unep-wcmc.org) in order to provide decision-making support to other stakeholders within the CCLME region.

Regional universities have expressed an interest in using the habitat validation tool as an educational learning resource to support students’ projects focusing on coastal habitats. In order to meet this need, UNEP-WCMC is looking at providing educational support tools based on the habitat validation tool. These tools are currently being developed through a Blue Forests project.

Nomination process for members of the CCLME TDA (Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis) Working Group initiated

Taya Santives — 2011-02-21T10:15:00Z

The meeting requested the Regional Coordinating Unit to prepare criteria for suitable expert profiles to assist countries and partners in the process of nominating appropriate candidates for each of the working groups.

The nomination process for the members of the TDA Working Group has been initiated. The countries and partners have been contacted to proceed with their nominations.

Nomination process for members of the CCLME Climate Change Working Group initiated

Taya Santives — 2011-02-01T10:15:00Z

The First project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting of the CCLME project examined and approved the establishment of eight proposed working groups and their terms of references. The meeting requested the Regional Coordinating Unit to prepare criteria for suitable expert profiles to assist countries and partners in the process of nominating appropriate candidates for each of the working groups.

The nomination process for the members of the Climate Change Working Group has been initiated. The countries and partners have been contacted to proceed with their nominations.

News coverage of the first meeting of the National Interministerial Committee (NIC) of the Gambia

Taya Santives — 2013-07-10T10:55:00Z

Following the organization of the first meeting of the National Interministerial Committee (CIN) of The Gambia, on 22 January 2013 in Banjul, an article on the CCLME project was published in the local newspaper, the Daily Observer.

Hiring a consultant for CCLME:Consultation for the development and testing of a methodology for participatory monitoring and evaluation in two selected pilot sites

Taya Santives — 2013-07-11T00:00:00Z

The CCLME project is hiring a consultant for the development and testing of a methodology for participatory monitoring and evaluation in two selected pilot sites. Deadline for applications: 29 March at 16:00

Hiring a consultant for CCLME- Consultancy to prepare a regional baseline on small pelagic resources and fisheries in north western Africa

Taya Santives — 2014-07-09T09:15:22Z

The CCLME project is recruiting a consultant to prepare a regional baseline on small pelagic resources and fisheries in north western Africa Dateline for applications: 25 May 2012 at 4:00 pm

Hiring a consultant for CCLME- Consultancy for the developement of geo-referenced database and production of regional maps on habitats and biodiversity in the CCLME area

Taya Santives — 2013-03-01T10:55:00Z

The CCLME project is hiring a consultant to develop geo-referenced database and production of regional maps on habitats and biodiversity in the CCLME area.

Deadline for applications:1 November 2012

TORs consultant geo-referenced database

hiring a consultant for CCLME - International Legal Consultant

Taya Santives — 2013-03-01T10:55:00Z

The CCLME project is hiring an International Legal consultant

Deadline for applications: 15 December 2012

TORs International Legal Consultant

hiring a consultant for CCLME - Consultancy for the production of a consolidated report on biodiversity, habitat and water quality in the CCLME area

Taya Santives — 2013-03-01T10:55:00Z

The CCLME project is hiring a consultant for the production of a consolidated report on biodiversity, habitat and water quality in the CCLME area

Dealine for applications: 1 Novemebr 2012 at 14:00

TORs consultant regional consolidated report

Couverture médiatique du Troisième atelier sur l’évaluation des risques pour le développement de plan de gestion des Petits Pélagiques suivant l’Approche Ecosystémique des Pêches en Afrique du Nord Ouest

fatou.tamba@fao.org — 2014-03-20T15:35:00Z

Suite à la tenue du Troisième atelier sur l’évaluation des risques écologiques (ERA) pour le développement d’un plan de gestion des Petits Pélagiques suivant l’Approche Ecosystémique des Pêches (AEP) en Afrique du Nord Ouest, du 21 au 23 janvier 2014, dans la salle de conférence du CCLME, à Dakar, au Sénégal, un article sur le projet a été publié dans le quotidien le Soleil et sur le site internet de l’Agence Panafricaine de Presse –APAnews

CCLME's second project steering committee meeting

Taya Santives — 2013-07-08T08:30:04Z

The second steering committee meeting of the project on the Protection of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem took place on the 28^th and 29^thNovember 2011 at Novotel Casa City Center Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco.

All countries were represented. Invited partners also participated. The report is being prepared.