Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate and Nature (ReSea)

Coastal and marine ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region are under increasing pressure from urbanization, population growth, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. These stressors are threatening biodiversity, undermining ecosystem services, and placing the livelihoods and well-being of coastal communities at risk. In response, the ReSea project has been launched as a transformative initiative to promote regenerative seascapes that strengthen climate resilience while supporting the socio-economic development of communities across Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Tanzania. 

ReSea harnesses Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation (NbSA) and gender-sensitive conservation practices to preserve, restore, and sustainably manage marine and coastal ecosystems. At the same time, it seeks to improve the livelihoods of local communities, particularly women and youth, by supporting climate-resilient value chains that contribute to long-term adaptation and economic empowerment.

ReSea supports grassroots women to build sustainable enterprises, restore marine ecosystems and strengthen their voice and agency in community and policy spaces. In this video, women share powerful, first-hand experiences from four key value chains: marine litter recovery, mangrove honey, mariculture, and ecotourism.

By enhancing the effectiveness and equity of coastal and marine conservation, increasing the adoption of gender-responsive NbS, and empowering women in climate-adaptive value chains, ReSea aims to directly benefit over 70,000 people in the WIO region.

The project contributes to the realization of key regional and global frameworks, including the Great Blue Wall, the Paris Agreement, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals. Through this ambitious and collaborative effort, ReSea demonstrates how regenerative seascapes can deliver lasting benefits for people, climate, and nature.