Safeguarding the Benguela Current

Regional collaboration for integrated management, sustainable development and protection of the environment.

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Strategic Goal

Who We Are

The Benguela Current Convention (BCC) is a multi-sectoral organization established by Angola, Namibia, and South Africa to spearhead regional collaboration in the BCLME.

Environmental Protection

Safeguarding the ecosystem through science-based governance and sustainable practices.

Regional Unity

Coordinating Angola, Namibia, and South Africa for unified transboundary management.

Stakeholder Engagement

Bridging policy makers, academics, and the public for integrated ocean governance.

Multi-sectoral meeting with delegates from Angola, Namibia, and South Africa
Media Hub

Content & Media Showcase

Visualizing our efforts in protecting the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem through research and regional cooperation.

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Scientists conducting marine research on a vessel

Diverse marine life and schools of fish in the Benguela current
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Diverse marine life and schools of fish in the Benguela current

Modern office building in Swakopmund, Namibia
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Modern office building in Swakopmund, Namibia

Our Strategy

Strategic Action Programme (SAP)

The BCC is guided by its five-year Strategic Action Programme, focusing on regional collaboration for integrated management and protection of the Benguela Current environment.

Vessel Tracking

Sea Levels

Ecosystems

Repository

Knowledge Center

Featured Resources

Strategy
Strategic Action Programme 2024-2029
4.2 MB
Feb 2024
Report
Annual Ecosystem Status Report
8.1 MB
Jan 2024
Policy
Transboundary Ocean Governance Policy
2.5 MB
Dec 2023

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Explore our secure document repository containing reports, research outputs, and policy documents from across the BCLME region.