Description

São Tomé and Príncipe, located in the marine biodiversity hotspot of the Gulf of Guinea, is home to a rich ecosystem that supports livelihoods and mitigates the impacts of the climate crisis.

However, the pressures from overfishing, habitat degradation, and the climate crisis are placing enormous stress on these life-supporting systems and posing a serious threat to local fishing communities.

Marine Protected Areas, or MPAs, serve as an efficient tool to remedy these alarming threats – restoring marine health, protecting livelihoods, and strengthening resilience to the climate crisis.