PRCM, or the Regional Partnership for the Conservation of Coastal and Marine Areas in West Africa, is at the forefront of advancing environmental protection in the offshore oil and gas industry. With a rich history of over 20 years, PRCM is actively working to conserve marine and coastal zones in the region. Currently, they are implementing various projects, including RESILAO, which aims to enhance the resilience of coastal and marine ecosystems.

Another project, COBIA, focuses on promoting responsible management of oil activities to minimize their impact on biodiversity. PRCM also has specific programs dedicated to protecting marine turtles, improving fisheries governance, and enhancing the understanding of marine and coastal biodiversity. The coastal zone in the Mauritanie, Sénégal, Gambie, Guinée Bissau, and République de Guinée (MSGBC) is incredibly rich and fragile, housing diverse biological resources and endangered species.

PRCM collaborates with companies like bp to provide them with environmental information and influence their decisions. Their goal is to ensure that environmental concerns are addressed in the oil and gas sector. PRCM adopts various approaches, including establishing protected areas and improving the management of environmental impact assessments.

They also engage closely with local communities and fishermen, working towards a balance between sustaining livelihoods and embracing opportunities for national progress. With their expertise and collaborative efforts, PRCM aims to protect the fragile coastal and marine ecosystems for generations to come