Environmental Governance

Contributions of Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans to a Healthy Ocean

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Regional Seas
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Publications and Reports

In 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States, set out 17 interconnected

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Tags: 
Regional Seas Programme
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Climate Change, Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Planning and management, Policy and Governance, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Regional_Seas_Conventions-compressed.pdf

Marine Spatial Planning and Information Management Strategy - Capacity Building Workshop - Presentations Day 4

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Trainings/Workshops/Capacity building

All Marine Spatial Planning and Information Management Workshop Documents and Presentations are accesible HERE. 

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Tags: 
marine spatial planning and information management, msp, blue economy, information management strategy
Topics of the content: 
Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Governance
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PDF icon MRF introduction_Tanzania workshop_20221201.pdf
PDF icon Feedback_Information Management Strategy Visioning.pdf
PDF icon NC MSP and information mgmt workshop 221128-221201 Dar Es Salaam_Correct version.pdf

Marine Litter and Microplastics in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) – Reports

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean (WIO)
Type of content: 
Publications and Reports

The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is a region where high biodiversity is increasingly being impacted by anthropogenic marine debris.

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Tags: 
Marine litter, microplastics
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Planning and management, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon Current status of marine litter and microplastics knowledge in the Western Indian Ocean region_Final.pdf
PDF icon Economic-consequences-of-unmanaged-plastics_Final2.pdf
PDF icon Effectiveness-of-measures-Report_Final2.pdf
PDF icon Regional-synthesis-on-marine-litter-in-the-WIO_Final2.pdf

Regional Consultation Meeting on the Environment-Fisheries Nexus in the WIO - Group work Day 2

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean (WIO)
Type of content: 
Trainings/Workshops/Capacity building

Other meeting documents and presentations are available here

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Tags: 
environment-fisheries nexus, economic activities
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Governance
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PDF icon Session 3_Group 1.pdf
PDF icon Session 3_Group 2_French speaking group.pdf

Towards Sustainable Port Development in the Western Indian Ocean Region - Physical Stakeholder Meeting

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secetariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Resources

In-Person Stakeholder Meeting

Date:  16 - 17 August 2022

Venue: Dar es Salaam

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Tags: 
sustainable ports, Western Indian Ocean
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Planning and management, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon WIO Sustainable Ports Development Meeting_Concept Note.pdf
PDF icon Proposed Agenda-WIO sustainable ports development project_Physical Stakeholder Meeting.pdf
PDF icon Discussion Document_WIO Sustainable Port Development_Key Legislation & Authorities_updated.pdf
PDF icon WIO Sustainable Port Development_Location of Ports.pdf

Regional Consultation Meeting on the Environment-Fisheries Nexus in the WIO - Day 3 Groupwork

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean (WIO)
Type of content: 
Trainings/Workshops/Capacity building

Other meeting documents and presentations are available here. 

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Tags: 
environment-fisheries nexus
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance
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PDF icon Session 4_Group One.pdf
PDF icon Session 4_Group Two.pdf
PDF icon Session 4_Group Three.pdf
PDF icon Session 4_Group Four_French Speaking Group.pdf

Land-Sea Interaction First Project Management Team Meeting- Report

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment - South Africa
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean (WIO), South Africa
Type of content: 
Reports

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Tags: 
SAPPHIRE, Coordinated Sectoral Approach to Integrated Oceans and Coastal Planning in South Africa., south africa
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Governance, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Draft Project Management Team meeting report 13 - 14 June 2022_South Africa.pdf

Meeting of the Forum of Academic and Research Institutions in the Western Indian Ocean (FARI) - Nosy Be, Madagascar 8th July 2022

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Nosy Be -Madagascar, Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Reports

Download the report from this meeting held in Nosy Be, Madagascar in 2022 below. 

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Tags: 
FARI, WIOSAP
Topics of the content: 
Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Planning and management, Policy and Governance, Resource Efficiency
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PDF icon FARI meeting Nosy Be July 2022.pdf

Regional Ocean Governance Strategy - Task Force

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Policies, Strategies and Plans

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Tags: 
Ocean governance, ocean governance task force
Topics of the content: 
Environmental Governance, Policy and Governance
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PDF icon Members of the ROGS Task Force.pdf

Presentations - Towards Sustainable Port Development in the Western Indian Ocean Region - Physical Stakeholder Meeting

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Western Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam
Geographical Information: 
Dar es Salaam
Type of content: 
Reports

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Tags: 
sustainable ports development, WIOSAP, dar es salaam
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Cost-benefits analysis, Economic activities, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Planning and management
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PDF icon Annex 1 SPA Green Port Strategy .pdf
PDF icon Bandari Bora_2022_UNEP meeting.pdf
PDF icon LAPSSET PORT EXPERIENCES.pdf
PDF icon Presentations On Green Initiatives Implemented in the WIO Region .pdf
PDF icon WIO Ports_Day 1_Location of Ports & Legislation & Authorities_16Aug2022.pdf
PDF icon WIO Ports_Day 1_Overview of Environmental Impacts in Ports & Status of Spatial Data_16Aug2022.pdf
PDF icon WIO Ports_Day 1_Overview of Project_16Aug2022.pdf