Resource Efficiency

Nairobi Convention National Focal Points and Bureau Induction Meeting- 30-31Jan2025

Year Published: 
2025
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Focal Points
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean (WIO), Tanzania, United Republic of
Type of content: 
Project Steering Committee meetings (PSCs)
The first meeting of the Nairobi Convention Bureau and National Focal Points (NFPs) served as a platform to induct newly elected Bureau members and align them with the Programme of Work (PoW) 2025-2028. The meeting focused on defining roles, reviewing COP11 decisions, planning implementation priorities, and establishing coordination mechanisms to ensure effective regional collaboration.

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Tags: 
nairobi conventliion bureau, nairobi convention focal points, nairobi convention bureau induction meeting
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Planning and management, Policy and Governance, Resource Efficiency

Regional Workshop on the BBNJ Agreement – Western Indian Ocean, Eastern and Southern Africa coastal countries

Year Published: 
2025
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Trainings/Workshops/Capacity building

In June 2023, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement was adopted, marking an important step in global ocean governance. The Africa Group played a key role in the negotiations by supporting equity and multilateral cooperation, reflecting a strong commitment to the sustainable use and conservation of marine biodiversity.

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Tags: 
bbnj agreement, high seas treaty, bbnj nairobi convention
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