A Task Force established under the Nairobi Convention has been leading the development of the Western Indian Ocean Regional Ocean Governance Strategy. To this end, the Task Force, working with a support team has successfully held several thematic technical dialogues, whose content and outcomes inform the Regional Ocean Governance Strategy. The Task Force comprises of representatives from the regional governments, RECS and relevant Commissions, and non-state actors from the private sector, academia, and more.

Ocean Finance Report

Report on a Technical Dialogue among key stakeholders and the ROGS Task Force on: “A Regional Blue Financing Architecture”

Marine Plastics Report

Joint Indian Ocean Commission and Regional Seas Conventions Workshop and Technical Dialogue on proposed Regional Action Plans to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution (MPP)

Marine Protected Areas Report

Report on a Technical Dialogue among key stakeholders and the ROGS Task Force on: “Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)”

Ocean Accounts Report

Report on a Technical Dialogue among key stakeholders and the ROGS Task Force on: “Ocean Accounts”

Oil Spills Report

Report on a Technical Dialogue among key stakeholders and the ROGS Task Force on: “Prevention of, Preparedness for, and Response to Spillage of Oil and Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS)”

Water Quality Report

Report on a Technical Dialogue among key stakeholders and the ROGS Task Force on: “Priority Actions on Water Quality in the WIO Region”

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Consultation Outcomes