Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate and Nature (ReSea)

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 is structured around three interconnected pillars offering a holistic design model; i) Blue Planet, which supports marine conservation; ii) Blue Nature, which promotes the use of NbS for climate adaptation; and iii) Blue People, which focuses on inclusive economic empowerment. This integrated approach ensures that environmental protection and climate adaptation goes hand-in-hand with social equity and economic opportunity. 

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.  

State of Implementation/Results 

• GBW steering committees established in Madagascar and Comoros, with roadmaps and action plans developed.
• Stakeholder consultations and needs assessments completed across all five seascapes to inform NbSA planning and governance.
• NbSA training delivered to 130 local partners and 112 decision-makers in 2024, with further sessions planned for 2025.
• NbSA demonstration sites identified in all five countries.
• Locally-Managed Marine Area (LMMA) governance strengthened through national advocacy strategies, LMMA forums, and regional declarations.
• Women and youth influencers trained in Kenya; recruitment underway in other countries for 2025 rollout.
• Africa Blue Wave supported 10 eco-entrepreneurs, 50% women-led, to scale NbS innovations across the region.
• Regenerative Ocean Week (ROW) held in 2025, convening 200+ stakeholders to advance ocean solutions. 

Learn more about ReSea’s work through Mission inclusion and Global Affairs Canada’s project pages. Follow ReSea on Twitter/X and Linkedin.  

Read about ReSea’s Blue Economy Bootcamp in Tanzania.