Nairobi Convention adopts 15 decisions to strengthen ocean protection

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Oct 12 — Countries bordering the Western Indian Ocean have adopted 15 decisions to strengthen marine conservation, tackle plastic pollution and promote sustainable blue-economy investments as…

The decisions were adopted at the 12th Conference of the Parties (COP12), hosted by Tanzania in Dar es Salaam, where governments and regional partners also agreed on measures to improve ocean governance, restore coastal ecosystems and strengthen preparedness for major marine pollution incidents.

The meeting brought together more than 1,600 delegates, including representatives of the Convention’s 10 contracting parties, United Nations agencies, research institutions, development partners, civil society, young people and the private sector.

The outcomes are intended to accelerate implementation of the Convention’s 2025–2035 Integrated Work Programme and strengthen cooperation among countries sharing the Western Indian Ocean.

Source: Capital FM