Developing a Regional Ocean Governance Strategy for the Western Indian Ocean

The Nairobi Convention parties in the Western Indian Ocean are developing a Regional Ocean Governance Strategy (ROGS) to address maritime security, the blue economy, environment, and knowledge management. A Task Force of 24 members has been working on this since May 2022, engaging in technical dialogues to improve social, economic, and environmental challenges. The draft Strategy will be presented at COP 11 in August 2024 for possible adoption, with implementation planned from 2025 to 2028. The goal is to enhance regional ocean governance for a healthy and sustainable ocean in the WIO region. Contact Timothy Andrew at [email protected] for more information.