Sign in

TZ

@oceanthyrza.bsky.social
361 followers 62 following 36 posts
PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by TZ
Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 29/09/2026
Online: Grant fact sheet: €4.3 million project Blue Corridor in Central Vietnam 🇻🇳 ➡️ ogy.de/48oa @worldvisionireland.bsky.social @wwf-ocean.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social
064
Reposted by TZ
Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 08/09/2026
What can we learn from 254 #MPAs across 25 countries? Our 1st site-based analysis of our grant portfolio, looking at sizes, level of protection & establishment, and changes over time. Timely inspiration for forthcoming OECM Guide? ogy.de/SSI2026 #30x30 #MPAGuide #10YearsBlueAction
1118
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 21/08/2026
Building on lessons from earlier reseeding work with the KwaSokhulu community, healthy mussel stocks from KwaSokhulu are being used as a donor source to help restore mussel populations in areas where they have declined.
122
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 21/08/2026
The Small-Scale Fishers (SSF) and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Project has launched a participatory mussel reseeding experiment with local harvesters from KwaDapha and eNkovukeni.
122
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 21/08/2026
For generations, coastal communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal have relied on marine resources such as brown mussels for food and livelihoods. But observations and monitoring data are pointing to a concerning decline in mussel availability and harvesting activity.
122
Reposted by TZ
Nuri @oceansteinmann.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Updated FAQ for the @blueactionfund.org Blue Carbon Call for Proposals is now available. We’ll update it regularly as new questions come in. Please check the latest version here. www.blueactionfund.org/wp-content/u...
054
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Sad to not be able to attend this one... A beautiful opportunity to hear from on-the-ground voices from wherever on the planet you are. Thanks for organising @wildtrust.co.za
030
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 22/07/2026
“I really enjoyed this training and got to meet colleagues from other areas. The information shared has boosted my confidence to engage learners about the ocean, and I can’t wait to deliver these sessions to my pupils,” said Olwethu Mdunge from Nqutshini.
131
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 22/07/2026
Last week, the uThukela Ocean and Awareness Team (O&A)hosted a four-day ocean literacy training centered on the children’s books Harry the Hammerhead Shark: Volume 1 – Shares the Good News and Volume 2 – Swims Down South.
131
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
2022 UN Ocean Conference Declaration revised through the voice of jelly fish, metallic nodules and seagulls. Really cool, transdisciplinary project by my alma mater, @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social www.uu.nl/en/research/...
uu.nl
Security verifications
010
Reposted by TZ
Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 07/07/2026
Thinking of applying to our new Call for Proposals on Mangroves 🌱, Blue Carbon & #30×30 in Asia? Join our Q&A on 16 July (08:30–10:00 CEST) to learn more about call, application process, and ask your questions to @oceansteinmann.bsky.social & colleagues. Registration ➡️ ogy.de/QandA
099
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 25/06/2026
Her full story goes live next Tuesday. Made possible by the @blueactionfund.org, ICONIQ, Ocean CoLab and Oceans 5. #GenderSuccessStories #WomenLeadingChange #uThukelaMPA
021
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 25/06/2026
Her work may require long days and many kilometers on foot, but her commitment to protecting both livelihoods and natural resources remains unwavering. Women like Jabu are helping shape a future where people and nature can thrive together.
121
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 25/06/2026
For Jabu Shandu, conservation begins with community.
121
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 24/06/2026
“My mother taught me how to farm.” For Phindile Khumalo, what began as a lesson passed down through generations has become a livelihood rooted in sustainability, resilience, and community.
121
Reposted by TZ
Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 18/06/2026
We launched our next call for proposals at #OurOceanKenya, worth €17 million of #OceanOptimism. Excited to support #30x30 financing through Blue Carbon. #OceanGrants 💶🌊
0106
Reposted by TZ
🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
All I see is... 7 days till launch of our next call for proposals @oceansteinmann.bsky.social @oceanweigand.bsky.social
074
Reposted by TZ
Sandra Dreher @oceandreher.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
¡Súmate al lanzamiento de esta convocatoria para la conservación marina en el PTE! 🌊 Conéctate al evento 👇: youtube.com/@fundacionpa... #OceanOptimism #OceanGrants
032
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 09/06/2026
“While the food is cooking, I can go work in my garden or do other chores.” Meet Sindi Mjadu
131
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Photo credits: Dave Sapsford / Fauna and Flora
010
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Always great to see cross-programme learning happening amongst our grantees. This time, led by @faunaflora.bsky.social Cape Verde: learning session on grievance mechanisms with 58 participants from @blueactionfund.org projects in CV, Tanzania and São Tomé and Príncipe 🙌💬🗨️ @oceanthayne.bsky.social
254
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
At OOC in Mombasa in 2 weeks, and seeking insights from succesfull NTZs in Indonesia? Adam Miller will be sharing results from the scientific work funded by @blueactionfund.org in the @blueventures.bsky.social project in Kuby Raya. 14 June 14.50 ouroceankenya.com/scientific-a...
ouroceankenya.com
Scientific and Research Pre-Conference Symposium
Information on side events and exhibitions at Our Ocean Conference Kenya 2026, including timelines, application guidelines, and submission forms.
060
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
There's a lot to learn about measuring equity and governance in MPAs, like SAGE and the Ocean Equity Index -even more exciting to ask the experts directly! @blueactionfund.org is very glad to hear from Phil Franks (@iied.bsky.social), Mercy Mbogho, and @jessicablythe.bsky.social next week 🌊
161
Reposted by TZ
Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 30/04/2026
Keen to support @blueactionfund.org? Our joint funders collaborative with @legacylandscapes.bsky.social; Caucasus Nature Fund & Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust is looking for a finance and Aministration Assistant. www.greenjobs.de/stellenanzei...
greenjobs.de
Finance and Administration Assistant (m/f/d)
Finance and Administration Assistant (m/f/d)Location: Frankfurt am Main, GermanyReports to: Head of Finance and ControllingPreferred Start Date: As soon as possibleContract: Full time preferred, part ...
055
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Last week marked the launch of the 'Blue Corridor' project: @blueactionfund.org 's first-ever grant in Vietnam, with @worldvisionireland.bsky.social and subgrantees WVI Vietnam and @wwf-ocean.bsky.social Vietnam. Excited to see this project working towards the country's first MPA and OECM network.
linkedin.com
🌊 Connecting Oceans, Sustaining Lives: The Blue Corridor is Launched 🌍 As we approach Earth Day 2026, World Vision Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the Blue Corridor for Biodiversity… |...
🌊 Connecting Oceans, Sustaining Lives: The Blue Corridor is Launched 🌍 As we approach Earth Day 2026, World Vision Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the Blue Corridor for Biodiversity an...
061
Reposted by TZ
UNEP-WCMC @unepwcmc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🚨 World reaches a major milestone for nature at sea!🌊 10.01% of the ocean is now officially within protected and conserved areas. This update to the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas (WDPCA) is a vital step toward Target 3 of #KMGBF. tinyurl.com/3dj8h337
22317
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
12-week course on 'Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa: Leadership, Governance and Management Essentials' with the African Leadership University School
sowc.alueducation.com
Marine Conservation Course - ALU School of Wildlife Conservation
Leading the way Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa Leadership, Governance and Management Essentials Apply now Are you a marine conservation professional? … Do you ...
020
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 24/03/2026
This initiative was made possible by the uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project, funded by the @blueactionfund.org.
011
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 24/03/2026
Reflecting on the workshop, Sinenhlanhla Makhoba from Nyembe, under the Mkhwanazi Traditional Authority, said: “I learned a lot today, especially about the importance of wetlands. I also learned about alien plants and how harmful they are to wetlands, and ways to remove them.”
111
Reposted by TZ
WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 24/03/2026
WILDTRUST recently conducted interactive Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) workshops in the Nyembe and Nqutshini communities.
121
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Turns out unicorns show up in larval dispersal models too 😮 Interesting and very accessible science communication by Planet Indonesia, as part of a @blueactionfund.org project with @blueventures.bsky.social in West Kalimantan. learn.planetindonesia.org/larval-model...
learn.planetindonesia.org
Larval Modelling – learn.planetIndonesia.org
022
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
On data justice in community-led conservation, through the lense of 6 dimensions: inclusiveness, technique, responsibility, responsiveness, transparency and impacts. By Planet Indonesia.
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Enhancing data justice in community‐led conservation: A case study from Indonesian Borneo
Biodiversity conservation is undergoing a process of datafication, driven by calls for evidence-based conservation and rapid technological advances. These developments promise to enhance conservation...
061
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
'Navigating Safe Waters': online workshop on adressing sexual harassment and overall well-being in the marine sector. On 10th Feb, by Women In Marine Science/ WIMS . @wiomsa.bsky.social
blog.wiomsa.net
Navigating Safe Waters: Power, Equity, and Well-being - WIOMSA Blog
In recognition of the International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2026, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is hosting a 2-hour online workshop (open to both men and women) designed speci...
020
Reposted by TZ
Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 09/02/2026
We wrote all our grantees & funders to: 🌊 Highlight X enabling non-consensual sexualization 🌊 Share our concerns to reconcile X account with reasonable steps to prevent sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. 🌊 Encourage to delete X accounts. #eXit
175
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
@wildtrust.co.za @blueventures.bsky.social 🙌
020
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant by Jamma Conservation & Communities. For storytellers operating in the African conservation context. Grants up to 12,000 USD jammaconservationandcommunities.com/human-centre...
jammaconservationandcommunities.com
Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant - Jamma Conservation and Communities
Applications are open for the Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant, funding publishable conservation stories.
140
Reposted by TZ
Cecilia Torres @oceancecilia.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
ALERT - Funding opportunity for coral researchers! @cordap.bsky.social just launched its Call for Proposals under the Coral Local Innovation Program. 🪸 cordap.org/clip-award/
cordap.org
CLIP Award - CORDAP
068
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Exciting start of the year! 🎇 Looking forward to working together with @worldvision.bsky.social and WWF Vietnam.
042
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
@ejfoundation.org EJF Call for Proposals for National Fisheries Associations in Indonesia: ejfoundation.org/jobs/call-fo...
ejfoundation.org
Call for proposals: Indonesia grants
EJF is inviting national fisher associations (NFAs) from across Indonesia to apply for a grant under the project, ‘ A Global Toolkit for Participatory…
010
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Namibia Nature Foundation taking ESMS to the next level: a national Community of Practice for Env & Soc Safeguards - 4 working groups on key themes. The goal: move safeguards from a 'checklist' into a culture of accountability💪 @oceanthayne.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org nnf.org.na/namibia-laun...
nnf.org.na
Namibia Nature Foundation Launches Community of Practice for Environmental and Social Safeguards – Namibia Nature Foundation
091
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
The Reef Resilience Network @nature.org opened enrollment today for an online course about MPA Management Effectiveness. It is ✨free✨ to join and will be a mentored course, offered in 6 (!) languages. reefresilience.org/management-e...
reefresilience.org
Management Effectiveness for Marine Protected Areas | Reef Resilience Network
031
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
@wildtrust.co.za is strengthening small-scale fisheries co-management and 17 of 39 committee nominees are women 👏🏾 Women's participation is not only about offering a seat at the table. It’s about building the confidence to take it 🪑 #GenderEquality #Fisheries Photo credits: Mnqobi Zuma | WILDTRUST
0115
Reposted by TZ
Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 10/10/2025
Meanwhile in South Africa 🇿🇦... @wildtrust.co.za @oceanthyrza.bsky.social www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/...
goodthingsguy.com
Nyembe Community Resource Hub to Transform Lives, Boost Skills and Marine Conservation
Nyembe Community Resource Hub was launched this week to advance community development and marine conservation in the region.
053
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Upcoming OCTO webinar introducing the new IUCN guidebook on 'Assessing and Improving Social Equity in Marine Conservation' - 28 October 15.00 CET us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us02web.zoom.us
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Assessing and Improving Social Equity in Marine Conservation: Introducing a New IUCN Guidebook. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email abo...
Presented by: Nathan Bennett of WWF and the IUCN People and Ocean Specialist Group; Mark Andrachuk of Reconnect Consulting; and other panelists to be added Description: To date, there has been substa...
042
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Ecologic Institute brought together an impressive combination of cases and individuals in the field of coastal EbA the last 2 days! I shared some insights from the 50mln EUR @blueactionfund.org EbA funding window in the WIO. Also good to see some Blue Action projects present in the room and online 🙌🏼
091
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Planet Indonesia, sub-grantee to @blueventures.bsky.social, helped form the first women-led mangrove patrol in Kubu Raya: Srikandi Bekantan. “Srikandi” stands for courage; “Bekantan” (the proboscis monkey) for the fragile ecosystem they protect. Women’s leadership = stronger conservation. 💪🌱
031
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Still buzzing from last night’s @blueactionfund.org EbA reception with @oceancecilia.bsky.social — packed with energy, new connections, and momentum. Amazing to see the cohort, or “GCF-EbA family,” as one grantee put it today, growing closer and making waves together 🌊📣
083
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Are you at the @wiomsa.bsky.social symposium and joining us at the @blueactionfund.org reception tonight? Please note the location update: still at Serena Beach Resort next door, but you will find us on the hotel's 'Nyota Terrace'. See you then! 🙌
071
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
@blueactionfund.org EbA grantees taking the opportunity of being together at @wiomsa.bsky.social symposium to 🧠storm on potential joint contributions to the Our Ocean Conference 2026 ... also to be hosted here in Kenya! 🇰🇪 Pizza fuels good conversation ;) With @oceancecilia.bsky.social
061
TZ @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Hitting the ground running at @wiomsa.bsky.social symposium today! @oceancecilia.bsky.social shared an overview of @blueactionfund.org EbA investments in WIO, during WWF MG's session on climate impacts and adaptation. Join our Friday Special Session to learn directly from our grantees 🤗
092