Regional Action Hubs
Localized Expertise for Effective Maritime Solutions
The Global South Maritime Organization (GSMO) operates a network of decentralized Regional Action Hubs across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America/Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean & Small Island States. These hubs provide tailored expertise, coordination, and technical support designed to address the unique maritime challenges and opportunities faced by each region. By fostering cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing, GSMO ensures impactful and sustainable program delivery responsive to local priorities.
Africa Maritime Hub
The Africa Maritime Hub drives pan-African collaboration to enhance maritime security, protect marine biodiversity, and promote blue economy growth. It supports harmonization of maritime policies, strengthens port capabilities, and facilitates joint initiatives combating piracy and illegal fishing building resilience for coastal communities and regional trade corridors.
Asia-Pacific Maritime Hub
Serving one of the world’s most geopolitically complex maritime regions, the Asia-Pacific Hub advances cooperative frameworks on environmental protection, digital innovation, and sustainable shipping. It engages ASEAN nations and Pacific Island States, supporting climate resilience, capacity building, and marine spatial planning tailored to diverse national and subregional contexts.
Latin America/Caribbean Maritime Hub
The Latin America and Caribbean Hub promotes regional dialogue on maritime safety, port development, and disaster preparedness. By connecting member states, it fosters regulatory alignment and strengthens trade facilitation while advancing initiatives for sustainable fisheries and coastal ecosystem protection within this diverse marine environment.
Indian Ocean & Small Island States Hub
Focused on the unique vulnerabilities of Indian Ocean rim countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), this hub specializes in climate adaptation, ocean health monitoring, and integrated maritime planning. It champions innovative approaches to seawall construction, renewable energy deployment, and cooperative maritime security frameworks ensuring sustainable development for island nations.
Regional Development & Infrastructure
Across all hubs, GSMO supports the promotion of resilient and sustainable maritime infrastructure investments. This includes port modernization, transport corridor integration, and climate-adaptive infrastructure development. Regional hubs catalyze public-private partnerships, mobilize finance, and coordinate policy advocacy to scale transformative projects that drive regional growth.
Engage with GSMO’s Regional Action Hubs to tailor maritime solutions to your region’s needs, foster collaboration, and accelerate sustainable development.
Contact GSMO’s Regional Coordination Office to learn more and get involved.