Ecosystem Management

Mainstreaming community managed marine areas into the Western Indian Ocean’s governance frameworks

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Melita Samoilys et.al
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Journal articles and Discussion papers

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Tags: 
Marine resources
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Ecosystem Management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Samoilys_mainstreaming community managed marine areas_24032021ver2.pptx_.pdf

Report of the Science to Policy Forum - March 23-25, 2021

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Science to Policy dialogues

The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) regional Science to Policy Workshop aimed to promote the linkages between science and policy for evidence-based decision-making and provide timely technical advice and policy recommendations. The 2021 workshop was themed ‘Transition to a Sustainable Western Indian Ocean Blue Economy: Addressing the challenges and seizing the opportunities.

The expected outputs of the workshop were:

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Tags: 
Science to Policy Dialogue, Partnership on science to policy
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Climate Change, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Planning and management, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Final Report_2021 WIO Science to Policy Meeting.pdf

Nairobi Convention Partners' Meeting - Concept Note

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Conventinon Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Concept note(s)

Concept Note

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Tags: 
WIO partners, partners meeting
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Climate Change, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Human Environment, Planning and management, Policy and Governance, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Concept Note for the 2021 Partners Meeting.pdf

COVID Impacts on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS)

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Reports

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Tags: 
small islands developing states, SIDS
Topics of the content: 
Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Planning and management, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Final Report_SIDs_draft.pdf
PDF icon Final Report_COVID 19 Impacts on SIDS WIO 211216.pdf

Improving the understanding and regional awareness of IUU fishing occurring in small-scale fisheries

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Roberts et al.
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Science to Policy dialogues

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Tags: 
small scale fisheries, blue economy
Topics of the content: 
Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Planning and management
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PDF icon Improving the understanding and regional awareness of IUU fishing occurring in small-scale fisheries.pdf

Towards Sustainable Port Development in the WIO - May 2021

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Reports

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Tags: 
Port Developments, Ports, WIOSAP
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Planning and management, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Toward sustainable Port Development Meeting .pdf

Information Documents - The 10th Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP10)

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Conference of Parties (COPs)

I) WIO Science to Policy Meeting Report

Report of the 2021 Science to Policy Platform

II) UNEP

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Tags: 
COP 10, COP 9. COP Decisions
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Climate Change, Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Planning and management, Policy and Governance, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Final Report_2021 WIO Science to Policy Meeting_1.pdf
PDF icon Minutes of the Adhoc Meeting of the Nairobi Convention Focal Points in Response to the oil spill in Mauritius.pdf
PDF icon NC Focal Points meeting REPORT- April 2020.pdf
PDF icon Report of the Nairobi Convention Partners Meeting_August 2021_0.pdf
PDF icon Third NC Focal Points meeting report - Wednesday 08 July 2020.pdf
PDF icon Regional Seas Strategy Direction 2022-2025.pdf
PDF icon Rules of Procedure for Meetings and Conferences of the Nairobi Convention.pdf
PDF icon Texte_Finale du Amendee_Nairobi Convention_03April2020_final.pdf
PDF icon UNEP Medium Term Strategy 2022-2025.pdf
PDF icon The Amended Nairobi Convention and Protocol - prepared April 2016.pdf
PDF icon _MPA Outlook_July 2021.pdf
PDF icon Guidelines for Seagrass Ecosystem Restoration in the Western Indian Ocean Region.pdf
PDF icon MangroveEcosystemRestorationGuidelinesfortheWIORegion.pdf
PDF icon Guidelines on Methodologies for Valuation[2](1).pdf
PDF icon Report_Eastern Africa and WIO regional marine pollution workshop 2020.pdf
PDF icon Agenda Item 6 POW-2rev.pdf
PDF icon Meeting-minutes-WIO_C_Final.pdf
PDF icon Signed_4.3.2019_MoU_FAO-UNEP(NairobiConvention).pdf
PDF icon mou_unep_and_mqu_english_2020_ecosystems_division_signed_mq_1587968566_.pdf
PDF icon simple_mou_unep_and_pmaesa_english_2019_ecosystems_division_signed_1581416539.pdf
PDF icon Signed SADC UNEP MOU_signed by both parties.pdf
PDF icon Draft Revised Protocol Concerning Protected Areas and Wild Fauna and Flora (Biological Diversity) in the Eastern Africa (Western Indian Ocean) Region.pdf
PDF icon Justification for Review and Amendment of the Protocol Concerning Protected Areas and Wild Flora and Fauna in the Eastern Africa Region (SPAW_Biodiversity Protocol).pdf
PDF icon Nairobi_Convention_Text_1985-22-34.pdf
PDF icon Protocole 1986__FR_.pdf
PDF icon FR_JUSTIFICATION for Protocol Review and Amendment.pdf
PDF icon FR_Draft Revised Protocol_NCS.pdf

A Strategic Framework for Coastal and Marine Water Quality Management in Western Indian Ocean Region- Workshop

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Conventon Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Toolkits, guidelines and manuals

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Tags: 
water quality, Strategic Framework for Coastal and Marine Water Quality Management in Western Indian Ocean Region, frameworks
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Planning and management, Policy and Governance, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon CSIR_WIO Strategic Framework Workshop_Draft_14Oct2021.pdf

Presentation on the Regional Ocean Governance: The Road to a Regional Strategy

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Publications and Reports

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Tags: 
Ocean Governance Strategy
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Governance, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Regional Ocean Governance_The Road to a Regional Strategy.pdf

Meeting of the Focal Points and Implementing Partners

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Focal point meetings

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Tags: 
ecosystem management
Topics of the content: 
Ecosystem Management
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PDF icon V1_Report_Meeting of the Focal Points and Implementing Partners_27_May_2021.pdf