Centre de Services Scientifiques d’Afrique Australe pour le Changement Climatique et la Gestion Adaptative des Terres (SASSCAL) – Namibie
SERVICES D’ÉVALUATION ET DE SURVEILLANCE DES ZONES HUMIDES POUR LES BASSINS TRANSFRONTALIERS EN AFRIQUE AUSTRALE (WeMAST)
De par leur importance vitale, les zones humides offrent de nombreux avantages, notamment la régulation de l’eau, le piégeage du carbone et l’habitat de diverses espèces. Cependant, ces écosystèmes sont menacés par les activités humaines, le changement climatique et d’autres facteurs. En réponse à cette situation, GMES & Africa ont lancé le projet WeMAST (Wetlands Monitoring and Assessment Service for Transboundary Basins in Southern Africa).
Responsable du Consortium : Centre de Services Scientifiques d’Afrique Australe pour le Changement Climatique et la Gestion Adaptative des Terres (SASSCAL) – Namibie.
Orientation : Le projet vise à rendre opérationnel le Géoportail WeMAST afin de renforcer la gestion des zones humides en Afrique australe, au bénéfice des gouvernements, des chercheurs et de l’industrie. Il soutient la prise de décision, la planification et la formulation de politiques fondées sur des données probantes pour une gestion durable des zones humides.
La phase II du projet WeMAST concorde avec l’Agenda 2063 de l’Union africaine et la Déclaration d’Abidjan, qui orientent les investissements vers la gestion durable des ressources naturelles et des écosystèmes. Le projet répond aux priorités politiques et aux stratégies de la SADC au niveau des ressources en eau, y compris l’utilisation durable et la conservation des réserves naturelles, la gestion efficace de l’environ- nement, l’égalité des sexes, l’autonomisation des jeunes et la gestion des risques de catastrophe, comme le soulignent les objectifs stratégiques de la Vision 2050 de la SADC.
Site Web : http://gmes-geoportal.sasscal.org
WETLAND ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING SERVICES FOR TRANSBOUNDARY BASINS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (WeMAST)
Wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide numerous benefits, including water regulation, carbon sequestration, and habitat for various species. However, these ecosystems are threatened by human activities, climate change, and other factors. In response, GMES and Africa launched the Wetlands Monitoring and Assessment Service for Transboundary Basins in Southern Africa (WeMAST) project.
Consortium Leader: Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) – Namibia.
Focus: The project aims to operationalize the WeMAST Geoportal to better manage wetlands in Southern Africa, benefiting government, researchers, and industry. It supports evidence-based decision-making, planning, and policy formulation for sustainable wetland management.
The WeMAST Phase II action aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Abidjan Declaration, which direct investment towards sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems. The project addresses SADC policy priorities and strategies in the water sector, including sustainable utilization and conserva- tion of natural resources, effective management of the environment, gender equa- lity, youth empowerment, and disaster risk management, as outlined in SADC Vision 2050’s strategic objectives.
Website: http://gmes-geoportal.sasscal.org
WETLAND ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING SERVICES FOR TRANSBOUNDARY BASINS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (WeMAST)
Wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide numerous benefits, including water regulation, carbon sequestration, and habitat for various species. However, these ecosystems are threatened by human activities, climate change, and other factors. In response, GMES and Africa launched the Wetlands Monitoring and Assessment Service for Transboundary Basins in Southern Africa (WeMAST) project.
Consortium Leader: Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) – Namibia.
Focus: The project aims to operationalize the WeMAST Geoportal to better manage wetlands in Southern Africa, benefiting government, researchers, and industry. It supports evidence-based decision-making, planning, and policy formulation for sustainable wetland management.
The WeMAST Phase II action aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Abidjan Declaration, which direct investment towards sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems. The project addresses SADC policy priorities and strategies in the water sector, including sustainable utilization and conserva- tion of natural resources, effective management of the environment, gender equa- lity, youth empowerment, and disaster risk management, as outlined in SADC Vision 2050’s strategic objectives.
Website: http://gmes-geoportal.sasscal.org