March 20, 2020 | Nairobi Convention

Nairobi Convention Marine and Coastal News Round-up (20 March 2020)

News Round-UpBy Nairobi Convention March 20, 2020

Welcome, Nairobi Convention Member States, partners, and friends, to this installment of the Weekly News Round-up! Please keep reading to find out what’s new in efforts to protect, conserve and develop the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. We look forward to continuing our work with you to create a prosperous WIO region with healthy rivers,…

Strengthening Preparedness and Response to Marine Spills in the Western Indian Ocean

News ArticlesBy Nairobi Convention March 20, 2020

The risk of major oil spills, while significantly reduced over the last number of decades, continues to pose a significant threat to the fragile ecosystems and coastlines of states around the world. Such incidents, whether caused by offshore oil rigs, pipelines, damaged tankers or transport ship, often result in environmental damage that can last for…