Nairobi Convention Secretariat

Presentations - The 2023 Nairobi Convention Focal Points and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Meeting - December 2023

Year Published: 
2023
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Focal point meetings

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Tags: 
Focal Points meeting, regional economic commissions meeting, RECs, FPs
Topics of the content: 
Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Blue-Economy-Work-in-The-BCC_Dec-2023.pdf
PDF icon Draft ROGS 1 Nov v1 - Short for TF meeting.pdf
PDF icon Draft ROGS COP Decision for TF discussion (KK 2 Nov 2023).pdf
PDF icon IGAD BE Presentatiion .pdf
PDF icon IOC-RECs-MEETING-ANFANI.pdf
PDF icon Kelleher Financing the ROGS (5Dec2023) Maputo.pdf
PDF icon MDG_BE NATIONAL INITIATIVES.pdf
PDF icon OBF_Intro_Dec_2023_short.pdf
PDF icon ROGS Flyer revised.pdf
PDF icon ROGS FP-REC meeting Maputo 4Dec2023.pdf
PDF icon Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Indian Ocean_ArthurTuda.pdf

Second Negotiations Meeting for the Nairobi Convention Biodiversity Protocol (September 2023) - Documentation

Year Published: 
2023
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean, Madagascar
Type of content: 
Convention & Protocols

Working Documents

I) Concept Note for the Second Negotiations Meeting on the Protocol Concerning Protected Areas Wild Flora and Fauna - ENG

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protocol negotiations, biodiversity protocol, biodiversity protocol negotiations, 2nd biodiversity protocol negotiations
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Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon PROJET DE PROTOCOLE RÉVISÉ RELATIF AUX ZONES PROTÉGÉES AINSI QU’À (LA DIVERSITÉ BIOLOGIQUE DE).pdf
PDF icon Logistical Note Conference of Plenipotentiaries and 2nd Negotiations Meeting_Tana.pdf
PDF icon Second Negotiated Text draft Protocol -15.09.2023.pdf
PDF icon UN Treaty Handbook.pdf
PDF icon final clauses UN treaty guide.pdf

Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Focal Points Meeting - December 2023

Year Published: 
2023
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Focal point meetings

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Tags: 
Western Indian Ocean, regional economic commissions meeting, Focal Points meeting
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Climate Change, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Planning and management, Policy and Governance, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Blue-Economy-Work-in-The-BCC_Dec-2023.pdf
PDF icon Comoros_Resumer d'economie bleu.pdf
PDF icon Draft ROGS 1 Nov v1 - Short for TF meeting.pdf
PDF icon Draft ROGS COP Decision for TF discussion (KK 2 Nov 2023).pdf
PDF icon IGAD BE Presentatiion .pdf
PDF icon IOC-RECs-MEETING-ANFANI.pdf
PDF icon Kelleher Financing the ROGS (5Dec2023) Maputo.pdf
PDF icon Madagascar_BE NATIONAL INITIATIVES.pdf
PDF icon OBF_Intro_Dec_2023_short.pdf
PDF icon PMAESA_DRAFT - TALKING POINTS RECS AND SPP MEETING - MAPUTO 2023.pdf
PDF icon Provisional_Agenda_RECs and FPs Meeting_04 Dec 2023_Final.pdf
PDF icon REC Meeting Maputo_Blue Economy_Mauritius.pdf
PDF icon ROGS Flyer revised.pdf
PDF icon ROGS FP-REC meeting Maputo 4Dec2023.pdf
PDF icon Sustainable Blue Economy_WIOMSA_Tuda_Maputo.pdf
PDF icon Tanzania National Iniatiatives on Blue Economy_Simon Wankyo.pdf

Conference of Plenipotentiaries Meeting for the Adoption of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Protocol for the Western Indian Ocean -September 2023

Year Published: 
2023
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
ICZM Protocol Negotiations

Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a participatory process involving all stakeholders to plan, manage, conserve, and protect coastal and marine ecosystems with the aim of ensuring sustainable development. The objectives of ICZM are to promote sustainable use and equitable sharing of coastal resources, conserve ecological integrity, monitor natural risks, develop regional frameworks, involve stakeholders, and address the harmful effects of human activities.

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Conference of Plenipotentiaries, ICZM
Topics of the content: 
Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon AgendaICZM_Word_24082023.pdf
PDF icon Agenda_fr_.pdf
PDF icon Concept Note _Agenda Plenipotentiaries.pdf
PDF icon Final Negotiated Text _fr(track mode).pdf
PDF icon Final Negotiated Text(track mode).pdf
PDF icon Final Act ICZM Protocol.pdf
PDF icon Acte Final ICZM Protocol .pdf
PDF icon ICZM FOURTH NEGOTIATION MEETING Report DAR (25-27.03.2019).pdf

Focal Points and Partners Consultative Meeting Ahead of Nairobi Convention Eleventh Conference of Parties (COP 11)

Year Published: 
2024
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Conference of Parties (COPs)

Date:  March 25 - 28 2024

Location: Durban, South Africa

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Tags: 
consultative meetings, bureau meetings, Conference of Parties, program of work, expert meetings, eleventh conference of parties
Topics of the content: 
Climate Change, Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Human Environment, Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Concept Note - Focal Points and Partners Consultative Meeting_25-28 March 24_29022024.pdf
PDF icon Provisional Agenda - Focal Points and Partners Consultative Meeting (25-28 March 2024).pdf
PDF icon Logistical Information Note for Focal Points and Partners Consultative Meeting 25 - 28 March 2024.pdf
PDF icon Draft Work Programme 2025 to 2028_.pdf
PDF icon Draft WIO Regional Ocean Governance Strategy (25March2024).pdf
PDF icon Nairobi Convention Integrated Programme for WIO March 2024.pdf
PDF icon WIO Plastics and chemicals meeting.pdf
PDF icon WIO Marine W&SQ Target Guidelines Design v12.pdf
PDF icon WIO Marine WQ Situation Assessment Design v14.pdf
PDF icon WIO Marine WQ Strategic Framework Design v04.pdf
PDF icon WIO Sustainable Port Development Situation Assessment Final Draft June 2023.pdf
PDF icon WIO Sustainable Port Development Toolkit Final Draft June2023.pdf
PDF icon WIO Sustainable Port Scenario Analysis Final Draft June 2023.pdf
PDF icon Nairobi Convention COP 11 Proposed Areas for Decisions (25-28 March 2024).pdf

Training Workshop: Implementation of the Strategic Framework on Water Quality at national and sub-national levels in the WIO region

Year Published: 
2024
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Trainings/Workshops/Capacity building

When: March 04 - 08, 2024

Where: Durban, South Africa

 

Meeting Documents

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water quality capacity building workshop, WIOSAP
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon WIO WQ Capacity Development_ Concept Note +Training Programme - March 2024.pdf
PDF icon Logistical Information Note Capacity Development Workshop on Coastal and Marine Water Quality Management in Durban South Africa[92].pdf

The Eleventh Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP 11)

Year Published: 
2024
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean, Madagascar
Type of content: 
Conference of Parties (COPs)

Welcome to the Eleventh Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP 11)

The Eleventh  Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP 11) is crucial in enhancing ongoing effort to protect, manage and develop the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. COP 11 will serve as a platform for reflection, collaboration, and decisive action by the Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties.

Dates

This year, COP11 will take place in two segments. The first segment will be held on the 20-21 of August 2024,  where Experts, Partners, and national Focal Points will be deliberating on the work programme and proposed areas of  Decision. The second segment will be held on 22 of August 2024, where the Heads of Delegation meeting will evaluate the implementation of the Convention’s Programme of Work 2022–2024, guide on the work programme for 2025–2028 and provide strategic decision for the implementation of the Convention and its Protocols.

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cop 11, eleventh conference of parties, Conference of Parties, COP, Nairobi Convention
Topics of the content: 
Ecosystem Management, Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon UNEP_EAF_CP11_1_Provisional_Programme.pdf
PDF icon UNEP_EAF_CP11_2_Provisional_Agenda_COP11.pdf
PDF icon UNEP_EAF_CP11_3_Report_of_the_Executive_Director_of_UNEP_on_COP10.pdf
PDF icon UNEP_EAF_CP11_4_Proposed_Programme_of_Work_2025-2028_Final_draft.pdf
PDF icon UNEP_EAF_CP11_5_Draft_areas_of_decisions_for_COP11.pdf
PDF icon 2023 Western Indian Ocean Science to Policy Platform_Report.pdf
PDF icon Western Indian Ocean_Sustainable Port_Scenario Analysis.pdf
PDF icon Western Indian Ocean_Sustainable Port Development_Toolkit.pdf
PDF icon Western Indian Ocean_Sustainable Port Development_Situation Assessment.pdf
PDF icon Western Indian Ocean_Strategic Framework for Coastal and Marine Water Quality Management.pdf
PDF icon Western Indian Ocean_Guidelines for Water and Sediment Quality Targets for Coastal and Marine Areas.pdf
PDF icon Western Indian Ocean_CriticalHabitatsOutlook.pdf
PDF icon A Strategic Framework for Private Sector Engagement in the Western Indian Ocean Region.pdf
PDF icon A Western Indian Ocean Information Management Strategy.pdf
PDF icon UNEP_WIOMSA_Background_document_ABNJBBNJ WIO Region_2023.pdf
PDF icon Revised 40EAL 2025 2028 Budget_07 June 2024.pdf
PDF icon Draft WIO Regional Ocean Governance Strategy (2May2024).pdf
PDF icon Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis of the Western Indian Ocean Coastal and Marine Environment Volume 1 Baseline Environmental Conditions.pdf
PDF icon Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis of the Western Indian Ocean Coastal and Marine Environment Volume II Analysis of Transboundary Issues.pdf
PDF icon Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis of the Western Indian Ocean Coastal and Marine Environment Volume III Governance Analysis.pdf

Western Indian Ocean Critical Habitats Outlook

Year Published: 
2024
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Toolkits, guidelines and manuals
The WIO Critical Habitats Outlook is one of the main outputs of Component A of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project ‘Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the Western Indian Ocean from land-based sources and activities (WIOSAP)’, designed to respond to sustainable development goal (SDG) 14.2 and 14.5; and related Aichi Biodiversity targets, besides promoting various management approaches and tools.
 

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critical habitats, western indian ocean critical habitats, ecosystems, WIOSAP
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Climate Change, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Policy and Governance, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Western Indian Ocean_CriticalHabitatsOutlook.pdf

NoCaMoTechnical Dialogue: Towards a regional MSP vision for the Northern Mozambique Channel

Year Published: 
2024
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Publications and Reports

Technical Dialogue: Towards a regional MSP vision for the Northern Mozambique Channel

6 November 2023

Dar es Salam, Tanzania

 

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nocamo project, Integrated Management of the Marine and Coastal Resources of the Northern Mozambique Channel (NOCAMO)
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Planning and management, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Concept note_technical dialogue_NOCAMO_6th November 2023 Dar Es Salam.pdf
PDF icon Provisional_Agenda_NOCAMO Partner meeting_technical dialogue_06 Nov 2023.pdf
PDF icon Project Result Framework__NOCAMO_6th November 2023, Dar Es Salam.pdf