Tag: Marine Resources
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Kelp Harvesting Confusion at Lüderitz: Navigating Overlapping Mandates and Unclear Rules
Background: The Beach-Cast Kelp Issue in Lüderitz In Lüderitz, a once-straightforward coastal activity—collecting beach-cast kelp—has become entangled in a tangle of regulatory uncertainty. Local communities, small-scale fishers, and environmental groups watch closely as government institutions grapple with who has the final say over kelp harvesting. The result is a prolonged period of uncertainty that affects…
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Int’l Cooperation Vital in Addressing Maritime Challenges: DFA Chief
Why International Cooperation Matters for Maritime Security Maritime domains cover vast ocean spaces where goods, people, and energy traverse daily. As pressures on oceans grow—from piracy and illicit trafficking to overfishing and polluting practices—no single country can secure these waters alone. DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored that international cooperation is essential to raise maritime…
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Cooperation Vital to Address Maritime Security, Resources
Global cooperation to strengthen maritime domain awareness International cooperation is essential for improving maritime domain awareness, a critical step in safeguarding sea lanes, fisheries, and coastal communities. In remarks that highlighted ongoing challenges, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored that no single nation can effectively secure its maritime interests in isolation.…