West Africa is experiencing considerable expansion in offshore oil and gas exploration which present both a significant development opportunity and potentially serious risks to people, economy and environment if not properly managed.
Sustainably managing oil and gas activities
West AfricaOffshore oil station (c) nielubieklonu/istock
Our aim is to encourage the sustainable use of marine resources and manage and reduce the environmental risks of offshore oil and gas exploration by:
- developing scientific research and environmental monitoring
- building management capacity and awareness amongst decision-makers and civil society
- developing response plans for offshore pollution, including early warning and environmental control systems
- monitoring and strengthening regulation of offshore activities
- strengthening Corporate Social Responsibility
Bambung MPA (c) François Nimal
Geography
Our priority countries are Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone.
Partners
Annual Budget
MAVA has allocated €1,080,000 annually to this Action Plan.
Additional co-funding is needed to ensure our partners’ work continues when our grant-making ends in 2022.
Contact
