SCEPACEÂ is a consortium of transdisciplinary partners working across nations and sectors to address the environmental sustainability of coastal and marine ecosystems. Our partnership bridges the gap between academia, government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and local communities, creating a collaborative platform to tackle pressing environmental challenges through participatory assessments and community empowerment.
Coastal ecosystems play a critical role in supporting biodiversity, protecting shorelines, and sustaining livelihoods. However, these ecosystems are increasingly threatened by climate change, pollution, unsustainable resource use, and human activities. SCEPACE believes that sustainable solutions can only be achieved through inclusive partnerships that prioritize the voices of local communities — the stewards of these natural resources.
To promote the environmental sustainability of coastal and marine ecosystems through:
A world where coastal and marine ecosystems thrive through sustainable management practices driven by community participation, scientific knowledge, and global partnerships.
We involve local communities in data collection, mapping, and monitoring of coastal ecosystems to better understand environmental changes and identify challenges. Our participatory approach ensures that local knowledge is integrated into scientific assessments, making solutions more effective and inclusive.
We provide training programs and capacity-building workshops to empower communities with skills in:
Our partnership conducts transdisciplinary research to generate insights into the state of coastal ecosystems, combining scientific knowledge with local wisdom. We create open-access resources to promote knowledge exchange across regions and sectors.
We work with policymakers and stakeholders to translate scientific findings into actionable policies that support coastal conservation and community well-being.
At SCEPACE, we believe in a bottom-up approach that puts communities at the heart of environmental sustainability. Our key principles include:
Co-Creation of Knowledge: Merging scientific research with local knowledge to build solutions that are practical and culturally relevant.
Inclusive Participation: Engaging women, youth, and marginalized groups in decision-making processes.
Capacity Development: Strengthening local leadership and skills to ensure long-term sustainability.
Partnerships for Impact: Collaborating across sectors to amplify impact and scale solutions.
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