Meaningful Ocean Spatial planning through an All-society Inclusive Co-design
SOUTH AFRICA ACTION REQUEST
First MOSAIC Hybrid
Working Group Workshop
In March 2026, the MOSAIC IPOS Hybrid Working Group came together in the Western Cape for its first workshop, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey to support a whole-of-society approach to Marine Spatial Planning and governance in South Africa.
Convened under the IPOS, and in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the 2-day workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders connected to ocean sustainability.
The first day focused on building connections, with one another and with the coastal and marine ecosystem. Through dialogue and shared reflection, participants explored what a whole-of-society approach means in practice, the purpose and process of Marine Spatial Planning, and its link with Operation Phakisa. We discussed the current baseline to better understand gaps between the ocean communities, policy, and drivers of change.
On the second day, our attention turned to shaping the path ahead, exploring tools like the Ocean Equity Index and ASPACE, identifying coastal study areas in four different provinces for future engagement, and developing approaches to collaborate with stakeholders and coastal communities.
This first MOSAIC workshop laid the foundation for an inclusive process that will continue to bring together diverse perspectives in shaping a just and climate-smart future for South Africa’s oceans.
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