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Impact Assessments we met with local stakeholders to educate them about the projects and address their concerns. These meetings were typically held in small group settings. During outreach prior to drilling the FA-1 exploration well in the Agadir Ba- sin offshore Morocco Kosmos learned the following Proactive communication to artisanal fisherman commercial fleets and regulators is strongly valued. In addition to project details they welcome general information about oil and gas activities. Grievance mechanisms should be adjusted to meet the preferences of key stakeholder groups. Improvements in safety practices and culture at the port brought by Kosmos were viewed positively. Fishermen workers and authorities appreciated investments in training and infrastructure ahead of drilling. The safety culture is expected to have a lasting legacy at the port preparing local workers for future employment. Access to benefits and opportu- nities in the oil and gas industry supply chain is important for local people. PRODUCTION GHANA Because production might last 25 years or more Kosmos takes a practical and long-term view of its relationship with the fishing community focusing on collaboration that addresses issues and solves problems. In 2014 we heard a general concern shared by local fisherman that oil and gas activities offshore might be having adverse effects on marine life in Ghanas Western Region. Fishermen complained of dwindling catches and residents feared that marine and coastal conditions might deteriorate. Media reports and special interest groups often contributed to confusion regarding the effects of oil and gas activities and government agencies did not have the scientific data to separate fact from fiction regarding local energy development and environmental impact. With the input of local fishing and government stakeholders Kosmos commissioned an independent study to understand the situation establish the potential underlying causes and propose actions to address stakeholders concerns. The study was conducted by Acorn International a leading global consultancy with support from the Environmental Protection Agency EPA of Ghana. The study included more than 100 stakeholder interviews evaluation of nearly 200 scientific studies and a series of local workshops held in Takoradi Accra and the Nzema East Municipal and Ahanta West Districts. The study focused on six concerns related to the potential or perceived effects of offshore oil and gas activities. Fishery and fishing Whale mortality Algal blooms Tar balls Marine environmental conditions Coastal socio-economic conditions The study found that issues raised regarding declining fish stocks whale mortality algal blooms and tar balls were not directly attributable to offshore oil and gas activities. The final report was presented at a public meeting hosted by Ghana EPA with the Minister of Fisheries attending to emphasize the studys importance and encourage cooperation among all parties to implement its recommendations. In attendance were traditional chiefs a member of parliament from Ghanas Western Region NGOs oil industry representatives government officials marine experts and the media. This project epitomizes Kosmos science-based and problem-solving approach to engaging with fishing communities. We continue to engage with the local fishing community in Ghana and are aware that meaningful engagement is not the product of a one-time study but is rather an ongoing process. Our concerns as both businessmen and operators in the fishing sector are mainly environmental ones. You Kosmos explained well that all appropriate measures have been taken and that you follow international standards recognized and approved by the environmental organizations all over the world. Khatat Yenja Fishing Agent Dakhla Western Sahara 33