The Eleventh Nairobi Convention Conference of Parties - NC COP 11

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Welcome to COP11 of the Nairobi Convention

The Eleventh Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP11) is crucial in enhancing ongoing efforts to safeguard the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. COP 11 will serve as a platform for reflection, collaboration, and decisive action for the Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties.

Dates and Segments

This year, COP11 will take place in two segments. On the 20th and 21st of August 2024, Experts, Partners, and national Focal Points will be deliberating and strategizing on proposed Decision areas. On the 22nd of August 2024, the Heads of Delegation meeting will take center stage, where Contracting Parties will convene to evaluate the implementation of the Convention’s Programme of Work 2022–2024 and chart the course for 2025–2028.
 

Agenda Highlights

COP11's key agenda  items include discussions on ratification and implementation of protocols, establishment of a regional water quality monitoring framework, negotiations for amending protocols concerning protected areas and wild fauna and flora, the development of a regional ocean governance strategy, project implementation and capacity building, regional marine spatial planning, ecosystem monitoring frameworks, and strengthening science-policy dialogue and partnerships. Additionally, there will also be deliberations on enhancing the operational functioning of the Secretariat.
 
These agenda items collectively reflect COP11's commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainable ocean governance in the Western Indian Ocean region.

 

*Check back soon for all  Working and Information Documents!


Working Documents

I) Nairobi Convention Eleventh Conference of Parties (COP 11) - Background and Agenda

II) Nairobi Convention Executive Director's (ED) Report - 2024

ED's Report - Annexes

I. Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management of the Western Indian Ocean

II. Amendment of the Nairobi Convention Protocol Concerning Protected Areas and Wild Flora and Fauna in the Eastern African Region

III. Draft Western Indian Ocean Regional Ocean Governance Strategy (ROGS)

IV. Draft Western Indian Ocean Regional Information Management Strategy (IMS)

V. Regional Oil Spill Preparedness in Eastern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean

VI. Western Indian Ocean Marine Spatial Planning Strategy

VII. The Regional Framework for Ecosystem Monitoring in the Western Indian Ocean

VIII. Western Indian Ocean Strategic Framework for Coastal and Marine Water Quality Management

IX. Western Indian Ocean 2023 Science to Policy Platform - Report

X. Methodology for Economic Valuation and Potential Investment Opportunities for the Trans-Boundary Conservation Area (TBCA) Between Kenya and Tanzania

XIDraft Integrated Nairobi Convention Work Programme (2025 -2028)

XII.Western Indian Ocean Sustainable Port Development: Situation Assessment  

XIII. Western Indian Ocean Sustainable Ports: Scenario Analysis 

XIV. Western Indian Ocean Critical Habitats Outlook

XV. Western Indian Ocean Sustainable Port Development: A Toolkit

III) Draft Decisions - Eleventh Nairobi Convention Conference of Parties (COP 11)

IV) Draft - Nairobi Convention Work Program (2025 -2028)

 


Information Documents

I. Focal Points Meetings

Nairobi Convention Focal Points Meeting Report - March 2024 

II. Tenth Conference of Parties: COP 10

Executive Director's Report (2021)

Nairobi Convention COP10 Final Report 

Nairobi Convention COP 10 Decisions

Nairobi Convention 2022 - 2024 Work Programme

III. Western Indian Ocean Science to Policy Platform

Western Indian Ocean 2021 Science to Policy Platform - Report

IV. Publications, Guidelines and Reports

Effective Plastics Management in the Western Indian Ocean Region - Report

Western Indian Ocean Marine Litter Action Plan

A Strategic Framework for Private Sector Engagement in the Western Indian Ocean Region

Western Indian Ocean Sustainable Ports: Scenario Analysis

Western Indian Ocean Sustainable Port Development: A Toolkit

Western Indian Ocean Sustainable Port Development: Situation Assessment

Western Indian Ocean Guidelines for Water and Sediment Quality Targets for Coastal and Marine Areas 

Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Outlook

Effective Plastics Management in the Western Indian Ocean Region - Report

Status of conservation and management of ABNJs and BBNJs in the Western Indian Ocean - Report

V. Protocols

Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management of the Western Indian Ocean

Amendment of the Nairobi Convention Protocol Concerning Protected Areas and Wild Flora and Fauna in the Eastern African Region

Western Indian Ocean from Land-based Sources and Activities (LBSA) Protocol

Adhoc Meeting Minutes of Nairobi Convention Focal Points in Response to the Oil Spill in Mauritius

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1985 Protocol Concerning Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora in the Eastern Africa Region

[FRENCH] - Protocole Relatif Aux Zones Protégées Ainsi Qu'à La Faune Et La Flore Sauvages Dans La Région De L'afrique Orientale

Justification for review and amendment of the Protocol Concerning Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora in the Eastern Africa Region

[FRENCH] - Justification for review and amendment of the Protocol Concerning Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora in the Eastern Africa Region

Proposed areas of revision of the 1985 Protocol Concerning Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora in the Eastern Africa Region

[FRENCH] - Proposed areas of revision of the 1985 Protocol Concerning Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora in the Eastern Africa Region

VI. UNEP

UNEP Medium Term Strategy - 2022 - 2025

Regional Seas Strategic Directions - 2022 - 2025

Twenty Third Meeting of the Regional Seas Programme

Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 6) Outcomes


 

 
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