Strengthening Community Management of the Indian Ocean's Largest Locally Managed Marine Area, the Barren Isles

Build the capacity of the Vezo Miray Nosy Barren association through training and mentoring in practical skills needed to manage the association and fisheries. Obtain definitive protected status for the locally managed marine area by commissioning the formal evaluation of the protected area dossier and additional impact assessment studies, and convening community consultations. Support the implementation of the Melaky regional fisheries management plan and develop the Barren Isles Marine Protected Area as a pilot site for management measures through community consultations.