Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network
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The Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network was formed to provide a forum for scientists, managers and policymakers from government and Non-Governmental Organisations' institutions to contribute to solutions for addressing the challenges at national and regional levels. Among others, the network focus on expertise sharing and capacity development in mangrove research and management across the region and raise the profile of mangroves as critically important ecosystems that transforms many livelihoods in the region.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.