The ATSEA-2 Project has been working to support the
creation of integrated coastal management plans (ICM),
including baseline assessments in the Barique Posto
Administrativo region. The baseline assessment focused
on climate change vulnerability and adaptation options,
including ecological and socio-economic conditions at
two coastal villages (Aubeon and Uma Boco) in Barique,
Manatuto Municipality.
The ICM plan (2022-2027) was finalised in early January
2022. It outlines good practices for sustainable
management of marine resources, including mangrove
restoration and riverbank stabilisation, as well as
suggestions for alternative livelihoods to ensure that
habitats for key marine biodiversity species are
protected. The report outlines principal issues and
challenges in sustaining a number of valuable economic
activities among coastal communities, particularly in
relation to climate change.