As part of the Blue Future Project, an initiative of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Mozambique for the sustainable conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems on the northern coast of Mozambique, the second cycle of technical and institutional training was held on February 28, 2026 for eight Community Fisheries Councils (CCPs) from the districts of Memba, Mossuril and Nacala-à-Velha.
In partnership with government institutions, WCS provided simultaneous training in Chicoma (Mossuril district) and Geba (Mamba district), covering essential topics such as: Fisheries Legislation, Management of Community-Managed Fishing Areas (APGCs), Maritime Safety, Local Governance and Conflict Resolution.
The event was attended by 66 representatives from the CCPs of Muanangome, Lapuela, Crusse, Munhohola, Chicoma, Geba, Pangane and Napila, as well as government entities such as the National Fisheries Administration (ADNAP), Maritime Administration (ADMAR), District Economic Activities Services (SDAE), the Coastal, Lacustrine and River Police (PCLF) and implementation partners, including the Association for the Environment (ama).
This training reinforced the fundamental role of CCPs as agents of community awareness and enforcement, promoting collaboration with local authorities in the prevention, detection, and reporting of illegal practices. In this way, it contributes directly to the sustainable management of coastal and marine fishery resources, in line with the objectives of the Blue Future Project to establish a sustainable use Marine Conservation Area between Memba-Mossuril region.