Nairobi Convention
The Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Eastern African Region was convened by the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. The Conference adopted the action plan, Convention, Protocols and Conference resolutions. It also adopted the Final Act of the Conference.
Working document of the 14th Global Meeting of the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans
Welcome to the Eleventh Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP 11)
The Eleventh Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP 11) is crucial in enhancing ongoing effort to protect, manage and develop the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. COP 11 will serve as a platform for reflection, collaboration, and decisive action by the Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties.
Dates
- The first segment will be held on the 20-21 of August 2024, where Experts, Partners, and national Focal Points will be deliberating on the work programme and proposed areas of Decisions.
- The second segment will be held on 22 of August 2024, where the Heads of Delegation meeting will evaluate the implementation of the Convention’s Programme of Work 2022–2024, guide on the work programme for 2025–2028 and provide strategic decision for the implementation of the Convention and its Protocols.