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Discussion and Working documents Proposed work programme for the period 2018–2022 for the implementation of the Nairobi Convention: Note by the Secretariat
In collaboration with its partners, the secretariat of the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean Region has developed a new work partnership programme for the period 2018–2022. By decision CP.8/1 of their eighth meeting, in June 2015, the Contracting Parties to the Nairobi Convention requested the secretariat to develop a new work programme for adoption at their ninth meeting. The 2018–2022 work programme maintains the momentum of the 2013–2017 work programme by building on its successes and by strengthening and multiplying the linkages between partners, programmes and projects in the Western Indian Ocean region.
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Discussion and Working documents, Event documents, Meeting reports and proceedings, Statements, Declarations and Speeches Global Fuel Economy Initiative In Ukraine
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Discussion and Working documents WIOSAP PROGRESS REPORTING AT THE 2ND PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE MOMBASA, KENYA 27TH TO 28TH AUGUST 2018
The WIOSAP Project ideally started in September 2016 after signing of the Inter-Collaborative Agreement (ICA) and launched in April of 2017 in Mauritius. Since then, low key implementation of activities has been going with full scale implementation being constrained by capacity since the PMU was not established yet till January 2018, when the Project Manager came on board.
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August 27, 2018 to August 28, 2018 |
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Discussion and Working documents Development of the Western Indian Ocean Action Plan on Marine Litter and Microplastics - Session 5: Management of Marine Litter and Municipal Wastewater in the Western Indian Ocean Paper 1
Marine litter and micro-plastics has recently taken a top slot in the political and public agenda on the health and integrity of the world’s oceans. Over 80% of marine pollution that constitute marine litter and micro-plastics is from land based sources , largely associated with diverse anthropogenic activities such as increasing use of synthetic materials, industrialization and urbanization of coastal areas, where disposal and waste management practices are inadequate. To effectively manage marine litter, an adequate knowledge is necessary about drivers, sources, types, amount and dispersion. Policy measures are then needed to address the generation of marine litter and micro-plastics, in particular those that can be prevented at the sources.
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July 9, 2018 to July 11, 2018 |
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Discussion and Working documents, Reports and Books Conservation and Management of Chondrichthyans (sharks, rays and chimaeras) in the Western Indian Ocean - Session 8: From Science to Policy Paper 1
The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) has been identified as a global hotspot for chondrichthyan diversity, with 130 shark, 86 batoid (wedgefishes, skates and rays) and 11 chimaera species identified to date. The WIO is one of four global hotspots for chondrichthyan evolutionary distinctiveness, giving the region’s chondrichthyans a high irreplaceability index, and highlighting the need for their conservation.
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July 9, 2018 to July 11, 2018 |
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Discussion and Working documents Coastal Cities in WIO Region: New opportunities for the Nairobi Convention - Session 10: Emerging Issues Paper 1
Coastal cities are dynamic, complex systems which need energy, water, food and other resources to function and support diverse activities. If managed properly cities have the potential to offer better socio-economic conditions and quality of life to residents as well as the wider nation within which they are situated. The integrated adaptive management and sustainable development of coastal cities is therefore essential. Inputs from science, technology, architecture, socio-economic information, and planning, all contributing key insights and perspectives.
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Discussion and Working documents A Partnership for Ocean Governance and Fisheries Management in the Western Indian Ocean region - Session 11: Sustainability of WIOSAP Paper 1 United Nations Environment Programme Download:
August 27, 2018 to August 28, 2018 |
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Discussion and Working documents Role of Critical Ecosystems in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Session 4: Supporting SDG delivery Paper 4
Blue carbon describes the carbon storage potential of vegetated coastal ecosystems, including tidal marshes, mangrove forests, and seagrass meadows soil. Although they occupy less than 0.5% of the world’s ocean surface area, these coastal ecosystems are estimated to bury nearly 70% of the carbon sequestered in the world oceans.
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August 27, 2018 to August 28, 2018 |
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Discussion and Working documents SDG 14 as an Entry to Delivery of other Sustainable Development Goals - Session 3: Supporting SDG Delivery Paper 1
The ocean is vital to all life on Earth and fundamental for our survival and well being. In the Western Indian Ocean(WIO) region, it provides essential ecosystem services, food, and opportunities for sustainable economic growth, and many cultural and recreational activities for the 65 million people that live within 10 km of the coast (Burke et al., 2011). Further, the Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties derive US$ 25 billion per year (UNEP/ Nairobi Convention Secretariat, 2009) from tourism, fisheries, coastal agriculture, mining, mariculture, and ports and coastal transport sectors.
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July 9, 2018 to July 11, 2018 |
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Discussion and Working documents Revised Work-Plans and Budgets for the ‘Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the Western Indian Ocean from land-based sources and activities (WIO-SAP)’ - Presented to the 2nd Project Steering Committee for Consideration and Approval
The WIOSAP Project ideally started in September 2016 after signing of the Inter-Collaborative Agreement (ICA) and launched in April of 2017 in Mauritius. Since then, low key implementation of activities has been going on with full scale implementation being constrained by capacity since the PMU was not established yet till January 2018, when the Project Manager came on board.
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