This initial discussion document has been prepared to support the ongoing consultation process for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. It summarizes and analyses the initial views of Parties and observers.
A group of fisherwomen in Lamu, Kenya have discovered two temporary octopus closures, giving the sector a major boost. The women, under the Pate Marine Community Conservancy (PMCC), discovered the octopus closures on Pate Island, Kenya. They cover about 284 acres of marine area. In recent days, Lamu women have become more proactively involved in patrol and enforcement of key fishery resources in nearshore ecosystems.
The MV Wakashio has split into two and is being closely monitored in case of need for further response, with teams and materials pre-positioned to contain potential spill-over.
More than 1,000 tons of fuel have reportedly already leaked from the bulk carrier vessel, MW Wakashio, which ran aground on the reef of Point d’Esny on the south-east coast of Mauritius on 25 July 2020. The Government of Mauritius is leading the response and has established coordination mechanisms. The response is underway and thousands of community volunteers have mobilized in support.
The Guidelines on Mangrove Restoration for the Western Indian Ocean Region is a new publication that, for the first time for the region, analyzes risks and challenges to mangrove restoration projects and points to potential solutions.
On this year’s World Mangroves Day, the Nairobi Convention is releasing the Guidelines on Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration for the Western Indian Ocean region. Join mangrove experts, managers, policy makers and other partners from around the globe on Friday 24th July 2020 (3.00pm EAT) for discussions on how to implement a successful mangrove project.
The African Marine Litter Monitoring Manual, developed by teams in the Western Indian Ocean countries, addresses key issues of plastic and other waste accumulating in cities and towns, moving down the catchments into waterways and then polluting rivers, estuaries and the seas.
COVID-19 disruptions in ocean observations could threaten weather forecast and climate change predictions. This briefing note points out that there has been unprecedented disruptions in the ability to access the ocean from research vessels and some commercial vessels during the pandemic period. Interestingly, there has also been activity by the community to mitigate the impacts.
The Nairobi Convention Secretariat is looking for a Project Management Assistant to provide support in tasks related to the implementation of the SIDA funded partnership project between the Nairobi Convention and SWIOFC.
The Nairobi Convention Secretariat is looking for a Finance & Budget Assistant (UNV) to provide support in the management, monitoring and evaluation of the projects by supporting budgeting, accounting and administrative roles. A minimum of 3 years’ work experience, including progressively responsible work in finance and accounting activities is required.