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		<title>A Milestone for Autonomy in Community-led Marine Area Management in Madagascar</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/a-milestone-for-autonomy-in-community-led-marine-area-management-in-madagascar/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Blue Ventures]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Paul Antion, Head of Programme Management for BV Madagascar, has lived within the small traditional fishing community of Andavadoaka in Madagascar since 2013, working alongside fishers to empower them to lead the management of their marine resources in a way [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ink to interface: digitising data in Southeast Asia</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/ink-to-interface-digitising-data-in-southeast-asia/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yoga Putra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 06:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[octopus fisheries data]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[the power of data]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wahyu Dita Septiani is Blue Ventures’ fisheries and data coordinator for Indonesia. Her role ensures that data are unified and optimised, supporting communities in making adaptive decisions for thriving fisheries. Here, Dita dives into her journey in data management in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Learning exchanges – the gateway to knowledge sharing and networking for local fishers</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/learning-exchanges-the-gateway-to-knowledge-sharing-and-networking-for-local-fishers/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Blue Ventures]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Belize]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Learning Exchange]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[belize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fisheries management]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[lionfish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lobster]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sustainable fisheries management is often dependent on localised knowledge. Local communities have been present for in situ observation of their resources for many years and possess insights that can be traced back generations. Though not usually formally recorded, this valuable [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scaling affordable credit facilities for fisher communities in East Africa through collaborative learning</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/scaling-affordable-credit-facilities-for-fisher-communities-in-east-africa-through-collaborative-learning/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Blue Ventures]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eco credit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial inclusion]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learning visit]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[About the author: Joan Otengo, Blue Ventures partner support coordinator in Kenya, shares her experiences from the community learning exchange visit to Zanzibar. It has been two years since we launched the Eco-credit Project in Kwale County, Kenya, a fund [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>2023: A Year of Action in West Africa</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/2023-a-year-of-action-on-west-africa-for-blue-ventures/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Bouckaert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Guinea-Bissau]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senegal]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year was the first full year of action for Blue Ventures in West Africa, putting in place our activities plan after extensive scoping and discussions with potential partners. What an exciting year it has been: we formed key partnerships, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Learning from successful MPAs in Senegal to pave the way for Congo’s first marine protected area</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/renatura-congos-learning-visit-to-mpas-in-senegal-to-pave-the-way-for-congos-first-marine-protected-area/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Blue Ventures]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senegal]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The writers of this blog are part of Renatura Congo, an NGO dedicated to promoting sustainable development through biodiversity conservation. This exchange journey was made possible through co-funding by Rainforest Trust and Blue Ventures, aligning with Renatura Congo&#8217;s strategic plan [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gambian youth group championing green initiatives for a healthier environment</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/gambian-youth-group-championing-green-initiatives-for-a-healthier-environment/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Blue Ventures]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Forests]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coastal Resource Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mangroves]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SANYEPD]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an effort to make a real difference in their community and address issues related to the environment, members of the Sanyang Youths for Environmental Protection and Development (SANYEPD) are making waves with their hands-on approach to mangrove restoration and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Embarking on a sustainable shrimp journey in Indragiri Hilir, Indonesia</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/embarking-on-a-sustainable-shrimp-journey-in-indragiri-hilir-indonesia/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yoga Putra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Blue Forests]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coastal Resource Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Don't Miss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indonesia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LMMA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rebuilding Fisheries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The power of data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blue forests]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[community conservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fisheries management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indragiri Hilir]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rebuilding fisheries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shrimp assessment]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Inayah joined Blue Ventures Indonesia as a Fisheries and Data Technician in June 2023. Her role involves supporting local partners with data collection, analysis, and reporting. In her first blog, she talks about how the first shrimp stock assessment carried [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The African Community Conservation Forum 2023: power, money, and partnerships</title>
		<link>https://blog.blueventures.org/en/the-african-community-conservation-forum-2023-power-money-and-partnerships/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Agatha Ogada]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supporting Partners]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Voices of African Marine Conservation Leaders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Africa Community Conservation Forum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conservation leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a remarkable gathering of minds and voices organised by Blue Ventures and Maliasili, the first-ever African Community Conservation Forum brought together African Civil Society Organizations, international NGOs, and donors to harness the power of collective knowledge and experiences to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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