Project Summary
"Blue Economy, Green Future" is a transformative initiative aimed at unlocking Zanzibar’s vast coastal and marine potential through sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient development. Rooted in innovation, conservation, and community empowerment, the project envisions a thriving blue economy that fosters biodiversity, supports livelihoods, and ensures long-term prosperity for Zanzibar's people—particularly coastal communities and youth.
By integrating green technologies, marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, eco-tourism, and coastal infrastructure development, this initiative will not only strengthen Zanzibar’s marine economy but also position the island as a global model for climate-smart coastal management.
Goals & Objectives:
Primary Goal
To transform Zanzibar’s coastal and marine resources into sustainable engines of economic growth, ecological preservation, and community development.
Key Objectives:
- Establish and expand Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
- Restore coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds.
- Combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
- Develop community-based fisheries cooperatives.
- Introduce sustainable aquaculture technologies (e.g. seaweed farming, oyster cultivation)
- Provide training and gear to small-scale fishers.
- Promote eco-lodges, marine safaris, and cultural heritage tours.
- Train youth and women in eco-tourism operations.
- Develop blue heritage trails and underwater attractions.
- Construct climate-resilient jetties and fish markets.
- Install solar-powered cold storage for fish preservation.
- Improve waste and water management in coastal towns.
- Establish a Zanzibar Blue Economy Innovation Hub.
- Provide scholarships and training in marine sciences and entrepreneurship.
- Launch blue economy research partnerships with universities.
1. Marine Conservation & Biodiversity Restoration
2. Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture
3. Eco-Tourism Development
4. Green Coastal Infrastructure
5. Blue Economy Innovation & Education
Target Beneficiaries:
- 5,000+ coastal households
- 1,500 youth and women trained in blue economy sectors
- Over 100 local SMEs and cooperatives supported
- Marine ecosystems covering 150,000 hectares
Implementation TimelineP:
Project Duration: 4 years (2025–2029)
- Phase 1 (2025): Baseline studies, stakeholder consultations, pilot projects.
- Phase 2 (2026–2027): Expansion of core programs, infrastructure building.
- Phase 3 (2028): Scaling up innovations, eco-tourism rollout.
- Phase 4 (2029): Monitoring, impact assessment, and sustainability transfer.
Proposed Budget Overview:
|
Component |
Estimated Cost (USD) |
|
Marine Conservation Initiatives |
$3,000,000 |
|
Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture |
$2,500,000 |
|
Eco-Tourism Infrastructure & Training |
$2,000,000 |
|
Green Coastal Infrastructure Projects |
$3,500,000 |
|
Innovation Hub & Capacity Building |
$1,500,000 |
|
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) |
$500,000 |
|
Project Management & Admin Costs |
$1,000,000 |
|
Total Budget (USD) |
$14,000,000 |
Key Partners & Stakeholders:
- Government of Zanzibar (Blue Economy Office, Ministry of Environment)
- International development partners (UNDP, World Bank, EU)
- Local NGOs and fisher associations.
- Universities & research institutions.
- Private sector investors and tourism operators.
Expected Impact by 2029:
- 25% increase in sustainable fisheries yields.
- 40% increase in marine protected area coverage.
- 10,000+ metric tons of CO₂ sequestered via blue carbon ecosystems.
- 3,000 green jobs created in blue economy sectors.
- Significant uplift in community incomes and biodiversity health.
Call to Action:
Zanzibar stands at the threshold of a blue renaissance. Join us in turning the tide—where oceans generate opportunity, and green futures begin with blue economies. Whether you are a donor, policymaker, investor, or advocate, "Blue Economy, Green Future" invites you to be part of a legacy that safeguards nature while uplifting communities.