In this issue… Launch of the NC-SWIOFC partnership project Launch of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Outlook A strategic framework for private sector engagement in the Western Indian Ocean Region Towards Sustainable Port Development in the WIO Region The journey has started: Towards a Regional Ocean Governance Strategy for the Western Indian Ocean…
DetailsThe Eleventh Meeting of the Conference of Parties (NC COP 11) to the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management, and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean Region successfully concluded with key Decisions aimed at safeguarding the region’s marine ecosystems adopted. Held from 20-22 August 2024 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, the…
DetailsWe are pleased to present the latest Nairobi Convention Newsletter focusing on various issues such as: how Somalia is moving towards Marine Spatial Planning for its Ocean Space; Empowering Women in the WIO for Sustainable Development of Coastal and Marine Resources and so much more… Keep reading to find out how the Contracting Parties to…
DetailsThe main impacts expected are a re-scheduling of all activities and events planned for the 2nd quarter of 2020 that require face-to-face meetings and travel, both at a regional and national level. In addition, internal processes within the Convention Secretariat and UNEP as a whole are expected to take more time during this period. In terms of work requiring travel or meetings, or on the ground interventions at a national level…
DetailsThe Nairobi Convention is pleased to present the latest Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Newsletter. Below find updates on what countries in the WIO region have been doing lately to protect, manage, and develop their coastal and marine environments. We welcome your feedback—email: [email protected] to give us your thoughts.
DetailsWith World Environment Day (5 June) and World Oceans Day (8 June) approaching, the Nairobi Convention Secretariat is excited to share updates on how countries and stakeholders are working to protect, conserve, and manage the Western Indian Ocean region. Read about the updates and progress: Click on the arrows to view in full screen.
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