Benguela Current Convention (BCC)

Three Countries Sharing a Productive Ecosystem

The Benguela Current Convention (BCC) is a multi-sectoral intergovernmental organisation established by the Republics of Angola, Namibia and South Africa to promote a coordinated approach to long-term conservation, protection, rehabilitation, enhancement, and sustainable use of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem.

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Land – Sea Interaction Planning Project Launch, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal

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Launch of Namibia’s National Programme on Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF) and celebration of IYAFA-2022 (8 – 10 June 2022), Swakopmund, Namibia

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The Nairobi Convention and the Benguela Current Convention Strategic Partnership

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Towards a Regional Dialogue to build resilience and adaptation in artisanal fisheries and aquaculture in Southern Africa

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Namibian National School Debate Championships In Celebration Of World Ocean Day 2022

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Our Projects

BCLME III Project

The BCC Secretariat is implementing a project titled 'Improving Ocean Governance in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem" (BCLME III Project) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Climate Change Project

The objective of this project is to build resilience and reduce the vulnerability to climate change of the marine fisheries and mariculture sectors within the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem through implementing of adaptation strategies in order to ensure food and livelihood security.

MARISMA

The Marine Spatial Management and Governance Programme (MARISMA) of the BCLME promotes sustainable ocean use in the Benguela Current, focusing on implementing Marine Spatial Planning (MSP). MSP is a process which guides when and where human activities occur in the ocean.