Trainings/Workshops/Capacity building
When: 1-4 December 2023
Where: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The meeting aimed to discuss progress in conserving and managing Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) in the region, aligning with global and policy commitments. The objectives included reviewing the status of BCEs, aligning with global priorities, promoting an understanding of blue carbon's importance in climate change, enhancing partnerships, and exploring financing mechanisms.
When: March 04 - 08, 2024
Where: Durban, South Africa
Meeting Documents
During the Eleventh Conference of Parties (COP 11) to the Nairobi Convention held in Madagascar in August 2024, the Contracting Parties approved a 10-year Integrated Programme, a Programme of Work (2025-2028), and several
In June 2023, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement was adopted, marking an important step in global ocean governance. The Africa Group played a key role in the negotiations by supporting equity and multilateral cooperation, reflecting a strong commitment to the sustainable use and conservation of marine biodiversity.