Two decades of inter-governmental collaboration: Three developing countries on the move towards ecosystem-based governance in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem

Abstract

With strong political will, the three coastal states of Angola, Namibia and South Africa have demonstrated that sustainable development of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) is feasible. In this context, the three member states of the Benguela Current Commission have adopted a multi-sectorial LME approach tor ensuring long-term conservation while balancing social, economic and environmental benefits.