A historic event saw the Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties unanimously agree to, adopt, and sign the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Protocol for the Western Indian Ocean after thirteen years of dedicated negotiations. This unfolded at a Conference of Plenipotentiaries held on 11-12 September 2023 in the picturesque Antananarivo, Madagascar, and followed four intergovernmental negotiation…
September 11-15 2023 Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) involves all stakeholders to ensure sustainable development by managing coastal and marine ecosystems, promoting sustainable use of resources, and addressing the impacts of human activities. The ICZM Protocol serves as a framework for regional and national cooperation in managing the coastal zone sustainably in the Western Indian…
Conference of Plenipotentiaries The secretariat continues to collaborate with partners in the development of the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), through the preparation of guidelines for the drafters and negotiators’ of the protocol. The Protocol will be adopted through a Conference of Plenipotentiaries. Check back for details!