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This call is open to universities, research institutions and non-profits and 1 other. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Africa and Indian-Ocean.

Summary

This programme funds fisheries research and sustainable management initiatives across the Western Indian Ocean region to support countries in meeting global sustainability targets. It supports research institutions, universities, and regional organizations working on marine resource conservation and fisheries governance.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This grant supports fisheries research and sustainable management projects across the Western Indian Ocean region. It aims to help countries progress towards global sustainability targets through work that combines marine conservation with responsible fishing practices. Universities, research institutions, nonprofits and local authorities based in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates or India may apply. Projects must centre on fisheries sustainability and management within the Western Indian Ocean, with clear links to international sustainability goals and principles of marine stewardship and resource management. Grants are available through the call to support research at any stage of development.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Research must focus on fisheries and sustainable management in the Western Indian Ocean region
  • ✓Projects should align with global sustainability goals and targets
  • ✓Applicants should be research or academic institutions, or regional organizations with marine science capacity

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Fisheries Research & Management?
Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA, INDIAN-OCEAN; university, research-institution, nonprofit, consortium.

About this sector

Ocean and blue economy funding covers marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, coastal resilience and ocean technology. Support comes from public research bodies, development finance and ocean-focused foundations. Calls often favour projects that involve coastal communities and that can be monitored at sea.

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EligibilityAFRICA, INDIAN-OCEAN
Org typesuniversity, research-institution, nonprofit, consortium
Last verified5 Sep 2026

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