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The WIOMSA Scientific Symposium is the largest open scientific conference in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, dedicated to addressing critical marine and coastal issues. The 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, held in September 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya, marked a significant milestone for the region. Organized by WIOMSA in partnership with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, the IOC Sub-Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States and the Nairobi Convention, the symposium was officially endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Activity.
This endorsement highlights its importance within the global United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030). With over 1,290 participants from 43 countries, #WIOMSA2025 fostered regional collaboration and strengthened connections between ocean science, policy, and practice to advance sustainable ocean governance.
Collaboration is our compass! #WIOMSA2025, was a beacon for regional connection, linking science, policy, management, and communities. The 13th Symposium was the largest to date highlighting the significance of partnerships for #OneOceanOneFuture in the Western Indian Ocean region and beyond. Watch the official aftermovie.
“One Ocean, One Future: Connecting People, Policy, and Science for a Thriving Western Indian Ocean”
This theme emphasizes the unique opportunities and challenges facing the WIO in pursuit of sustainable ocean management. It envisions an interconnected blue economy that balances ecological health with socio-economic development, fostering collaborative efforts among scientists, policymakers, and communities.
Inspired by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and the Ocean Decade Africa Roadmap, the theme is built on three dynamic pillars, designed to drive meaningful action and promote collaboration across the region: Science as a Foundation for Decision-Making, Policy as a Catalyst for Collaboration, Communities as Stewards of Sustainability.
These pillars are designed to drive impactful actions and foster collaboration across the WIO region and beyond.
