(July 2023 to June 2025)
Some of the countries of the Atlantic coast of Africa (ACA) already started activities related to marine spatial planning (MSP) and benefited from MSP initiatives led by different organizations. Still, all countries of the region are yet to develop and adopt marine spatial plans.
The pilot project in the ACA region will be implemented mainly in four beneficiary countries (see those confirmed at the bottom of the page). Building on previous and existing experiences in the region to promote good MSP practices, activities are adapted to meet both regional and national priorities and needs in the context of the ACA region. MSPglobal 2.0 activities will be linked to initiatives led by the Abidjan Convention Secretariat.
Planned activities at national and regional level
> Implement the new MSPglobal Rapid Assessment Methodology in four beneficiary countries of the ACA region
> Organise national trainings, workshops, and meetings to build institutional capacity and advance their MSP processes
> Organise regional meetings to foster transboundary cooperation on MSP among neighbouring countries of the ACA region
> Co-develop a regional roadmap for the ACA region with recommendations and actions on MSP and sustainable blue economy
Desired outcome
> Institutionally strengthened, knowledge-based, and participatory national MSP processes as well as improved regional ocean governance in the ACA region
GROUP OF EXPERTS
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Angola
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Angola
Jacques Gbessemehlan
Ministry of Living Environment and Transport, Benin
Christian Adje
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Benin
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Cabo Verde
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Cabo Verde
Sylvie Carole Ntyam epse Ondo
Agricultural Research Institute for Development, Cameroon
John Gounes Tougoulou
Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development, Cameroon
Alimata Fofana Epse Diomande
Ivorian Anti-Pollution Centre, Côte d’Ivoire
Benjamin Kouadio N’Guessan
Oceanographic Research Centre, Côte d’Ivoire
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Equatorial Guinea
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Equatorial Guinea
Jean Hervé Mve Beh
Director General of Aquatic Ecosystems, Gabon
François Edgard Faure
National Centre for Scientific and Technological Research, Gabon
Lamin Jawneh
National Environment Agency, Gambia
Sulayman Jawo
National Environment Agency, Gambia
Peace Kove
Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana
Ebenezer Ntsiful
Land Use & Spatial Planning Authority, Ghana
Abdoulaye Mountaga Baldè
Guinea
Abdoulaye Ibrahima Camara
Guinea
Fred Fernando Cabi
Directorate-General for the Environment, Guinea-Bissau
Nuno Mam
Environmental Inspector, Guinea-Bissau
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Liberia
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Liberia
Djibril Ly
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Mauritania
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Mauritania
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Namibia
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Namibia
Abiodun Sule
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Nigeria
Rabiu Abdulkarim
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Nigeria
Hamilton Signo Das Neves Quaresma
Technician Fisheries and Aquaculture Directorate, Sao Tome and Principe
Flôsencio Bonfim da Costa
Technician Port Maritime Institute, Sao Tome and Principe
Mame Faty Niang
Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, Senegal
Mamadou Goudiaby
Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, Senegal
Melissa Ekua Ndure
Natural Resources Governance Directorate, Sierra Leone
Sheku Sei
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sierra Leone
Zintle Pretty Langa
Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, South Africa
Potlako Khati
Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, South Africa
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the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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the Republic of the Congo
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the Republic of the Congo
Abra Kadjogbe Olanlo Wife of Afanvi
High Council for the Sea, Togo
Komlan Binessi Akakpo
High Council for the Sea, Togo
BENEFICIARY COUNTRIES OF NATIONAL ACTIVITIES
BENIN
CÔTE D’IVOIRE
GHANA
TOGO
NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS
Benin – Ayitchehou Lambert
Ministry of Living Environment and Transport (MCVT)
“MSP is a decision-making tool of vital importance for the preparation, social acceptance and implementation of development projects relating to the protection and sustainable management of Benin’s coastline.“
Côte d’Ivoire – Alimata Fofana Epse Diomande
Ivorian anti-pollution centre (CIAPOL)
“The implementation of the MSP, which has already begun in Grand Bassam in Côte d’Ivoire, will enable all the other stakeholders in the marine and coastal zone to be involved, so that their aspirations and visions for the management and preservation of the ecosystem and the sustainable use of resources can be taken into account.”
Ghana – Felix Addo-Yobbo
SDGs Advisory Unite Office of the President
“MSP will foster the sustainable management of Ghana’s ocean space and resources to protect the health of the ocean and boost socio-economic transformation. It will provide an integrated and forward-looking framework to guide all uses of the sea, minimize conflicts and optimize synergies across sectors.“
Togo – Gabriel Segniagbeto
University of Lomé