Nouakchott, from October 27 to 30, 2026.

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FOMACO 2026: Nouakchott marks a new impetus for West African ocean governance

Du 27 au 30 avril 2026, Nouakchott a accueilli la 12e édition du Forum régional marin et côtier (FOMACO). Quatre jours de travaux, plus de 700 participants, une déclaration politique et plusieurs accords de partenariat. Le FOMACO s’est imposé cette année comme un moment charnière pour la protection des espaces marins et côtiers d’Afrique de l’Ouest….

RESILAO showcases seven innovative initiatives for coastal resilience in West Africa at FOMACO 2026

À l’occasion de la 12e édition du Forum régional côtier et marin (FOMACO), le programme RESILAO a présenté les projets retenus dans le cadre de son deuxième appel à projets. Entre restauration des mangroves, valorisation des savoirs locaux, adaptation climatique et économie bleue, les initiatives sélectionnées témoignent de la diversité des solutions po…

The WACA programme at FOMACO 2026: training, solutions and results on the regional stage

Du 27 au 30 avril 2026, la douzième édition du Forum Régional Marin et Côtier (FOMACO) a réuni à Nouakchott, en Mauritanie, les acteurs engagés dans la gouvernance des ressources marines et côtières en Afrique de l’Ouest. Organisé par le PRCM, le programme WACA y était représenté par l’UEMOA, conduite par le Commissaire chargé de l’Agriculture, des Ressources en Eau et de l’Environnement, aux côtés du Bureau d’Appui…

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Testimonials

Aïssa Regalla

DG IBAP

4.5

This forum truly provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, assess the current state of coastal and marine conservation, and gain a clear understanding of the outlook for the years ahead.

Mouhamadou Anouard Fall

UICN Sénégal

4.5

I think this forum went very well. It provided a valuable opportunity for us, as participants, to contribute to discussions on the evolving dynamics of ocean management. More than ever, this is the time to come together, sit around the table, and exchange ideas on the most effective strategies for addressing today’s development challenges.

Meike Van Ginneken

Kingdom of the Netherlands

4.5

I think this forum has shown the knowledge on marine and coastal areas. And we really thought about how to work together for ecological protection, but also for the economy and for the people who live in coastal areas.

Rebecca Stewart

Common Wadden Sea Secretariat

4.5

This is my first time to the PRCM Forum. It's also my first time in Mauritania. And my impression is that this is a huge conference and I was very impressed to see so many people and how many countries are represented and especially during the opening ceremony. For me, so I went to a session yesterday around data to community action and all about bird conservation along the East Atlantic Flyway and the importance for action, for more funding, for more cooperation along the whole flyway. And this was extremely interesting.

Jean Auguste Berthelemy BATIENO

Regional Coordinator, WASOP-3 Project

4.5

This 12th edition of the Forum reflects, in my view, a genuine coming of age. It is marked by strong political mobilization, growing recognition of the importance of conserving coastal and marine ecosystems, and a renewed commitment to financing a regenerative blue economy. The richness of the discussions confirms that this Forum has become a strategic space for addressing the region's challenges.