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30 Tanzanian and Ghanaian Students Awarded BCDI 2030 Scholarships for Mangrove Stewardship

Tanzanian and Ghanaian students at UBC will study mangrove stewardship through BCDI 2030, fostering sustainable development and Canada–Africa partnerships.
Friends studying together (photo: Maskot Images/Shutterstock via BCDI)
News

World Wetlands Day 2024: Mangroves, Our Coastal Guardians!

This February 2nd, we celebrate World Wetlands Day (WWD)—a call to recognize the irreplaceable role of wetlands in sustaining biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and supporting livelihoods. At CoastMan, we are committed to safeguarding mangrove ecosystems—nature’s frontline defense against coastal erosion, … Read more
Publications

Assessing the ecological and economic transformation pathways of plastic production system

This paper assesses the environmental and economic consequences of plastic production, highlighting its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
News, Workshops/Meetings

CoastMan Launch in Zanzibar

We are delighted to share the success of the CoastMan In-Person Launch Workshop, which took place from December 8–13, 2024, at the beautiful Pemba Paradise Hotel in Zanzibar.
Opinion

Op-Ed: African countries must make their voices heard on deep-sea mining

Africa stands at a pivotal moment where its decisions could profoundly influence the trajectory of the industry and the preservation of marine ecosystems.
Activists protest on the opening morning of the annual Deep Sea Mining Summit on April 17, 2024 in London, England [Chris J Ratcliffe for Greenpeace via Getty Images]