Oceanhub Community of Practice of African Blue ESO

A diverse group of young adults pose infront of a mountain on a sunny day with a clear blue sky. The Ocean Hub Africa Logo is superimposed above the mountain's peak.

Solution

Country: South Africa 🇿🇦

Launch date: 2022

Focus Area: Building access to structures of support and capacity building

Stage: Growth

Summary

African Hub for Ocean Impact NPC (AHOI) proposes to expand and sustain a thriving Community of Practice for Blue Economy Entrepreneurial Support Organizations across Africa. This initiative aims to empower talented Africans to innovate within the ocean impact space, creating equitable and sustainable ocean economies. By providing tailored technical assistance, derisking entrepreneurship, and enhancing awareness of ocean sector's opportunities, the project fosters an interconnected ecosystem of stakeholders supporting them with centralised resources along with growth opportunities. Ultimately, it supports coastal communities in adapting to climate change at scale and mitigates environmental impacts of ocean industries - large and small players alike.

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