October 17, 2024 | Nairobi Convention

Regional Collaboration for a Sustainable Blue Economy

News ArticlesBy Melisa Wandia October 17, 2024 Leave a comment

Addressing the risk of oil spills in the Western Indian Ocean The Richness and Fragility of the Western Indian Ocean Did you know that the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is home to over 244 million people, a coastline stretching more than 15,000 km, and some of the most vibrant marine ecosystems on Earth? From…

Nairobi Convention at the 10th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference (IWC10)

News, News ArticlesBy Melisa Wandia October 17, 2024 Leave a comment

Uruguay hosted over 350 delegates at the 10th International Waters Conference (IWC10) in Punta del Este from September 23 – 26, 2024. Organized by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in collaboration with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO), the event focused on the theme Transformative actions and impacts for the water and ocean SDGs: The GEF…