{"id":204,"date":"2026-10-14T10:44:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beo.or.tz\/?page_id=204"},"modified":"2026-10-15T20:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T17:08:24","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beo.or.tz\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Making the Blue Economy Work for Communities<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We bring local priorities into conversation to support healthier ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and more resilient livelihoods.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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The Blue Economy starts with 'People'<\/strong> and 'Place'<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Tanzania\u2019s rivers, lakes, wetlands, and coast sustain food, livelihoods, culture, and local identity. Communities living and working around the waters understand changing conditions and develop responses shaped by experience. Since challenges and priorities vary across locations, effective action begins with local realities.

BEO<\/strong> connects ecosystem health, livelihoods, and fisheries management, promoting locally informed solutions. By involving affected communities in shaping decisions, BEO<\/strong> supports meaningful participation, sustainable resource use, and measurable change that reflects their contributions and priorities.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Our way of working<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Our proposed LENS<\/strong> framework helps turn observations into meaningful questions, shared understanding, and informed decisions. Contributors should know what information is collected, why it matters, and how it will be used. Scientific knowledge and local experience complement each other, while differing views are carefully examined rather than ignored.<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Flagship Programmes<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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RePace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Blue Prosperity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

FishForward<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Working with local knowledge and ecological expertise to identify which freshwater and marine ecosystems need protection or recovery and what stewardship can realistically continue.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Exploring livelihood options that can work in real conditions, from costs and product quality to buyer relationships, fair returns, and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Bringing fishers, Beach Management Units, relevant public institutions and technical partners into better-informed fisheries discussions and decisions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Be part of the change<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Your support strengthen community-led solutions and create opportunities for a more sustainable blue economy in Tanzania.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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#BEO makes blue economy work for communities <\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Blue Economy Organisation (BEO)

P.O. Box 83, Bagamoyo, Pwani, Tanzania<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Contact:
info@beo.or.tz

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