Convention to Protect, Manage, and Develop the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). @UNEP -Administered | NC COP 11 Outcomes: bit.ly/48hD9ru
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๐ How can regional cooperation advance #30x30?
Join us at #CBDCOP17 to explore marine conservation, ecological connectivity and #BBNJ.
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29 Oct | 1:15โ2:45 PM (AMT)
๐ ShakiโMarie Khan Womenโs Caucus Meeting Room
#RegionalSeasProgramme #BiodiversityAction
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๐ Marine biodiversity knows no borders!
As #CBDCOP17 approaches, explore how the #RegionalSeasProgramme is advancing marine conservation, habitat restoration, species protection and #BBNJ cooperation.
๐ Read the special issue: lnkd.in/dGFhQhqB
#BiodiversityAction
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๐ 40 years of ocean conservation, partnerships and regional cooperation! ๐ท Our Nairobi Convention
@40
documentary celebrates the people, milestones and shared commitment to protecting the Western Indian Ocean. ๐ทpiped.video/watch?v=SZJbu_1Qโฆ
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A historic milestone at #COP12! ๐
For the 1st time, all 10 Contracting Parties to the Nairobi Convention created dedicated space for youth at COP12, shifting toward truly intergenerational ocean governance across the Western Indian Ocean.
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๐ Beyond COP12: Whatโs next for the Western Indian Ocean?
From protecting marine biodiversity ๐ and tackling pollution to building coastal resilience and advancing #BBNJ, the focus now shifts from commitments to action.
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๐ Explore the adopted decisions: nairobiconvention.org/sites/โฆ
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๐น๐ฟ One of the most unprecedented COPs in 40 years!
#COP12 brought together 2,000+ delegates, 55 side events, 24 exhibitions & 15 adopted decisions!
Four days of dialogue, partnerships & celebrating a growing region and our shared ocean.
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๐ 40 years of regional cooperation, a new chapter for our shared ocean!
At #COP12, Western Indian Ocean nations renewed commitments to marine conservation, sustainable blue economies & ocean governance.
๐ Read UNEP's story: unep.org/news-and-stories/prโฆ
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๐ A milestone for ocean governance!
At #COP12 in Dar es Salaam, Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties adopted 15 decisions to advance marine conservation and regional cooperation.
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๐โ๏ธ Adopted by all 10. Signed by 7!
๐ฐ๐ช Kenya, ๐ซ๐ท France, ๐น๐ฟ Tanzania & ๐ฒ๐บ Mauritius signed the Amended Marine Biodiversity Protocol at #COP12!
Adopted by all 10 Contracting Parties in August, the Protocol now has 7 signatoriesโa milestone for marine conservation in the WIO.
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๐ A new Nairobi Convention Bureau has been elected at #NCCOP12!
๐ฒ๐บ Mauritius โ Chair
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa โ Vice-Chair, Work Programme
๐ฐ๐ช Kenya โ Vice-Chair, Coordination
๐ฒ๐ฌ Madagascar โ Vice-Chair, Resource Mobilization
๐น๐ฟ Tanzania โ Rapporteur
๐ Congratulations to the new Bureau!
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๐Women are shaping the future of the Blue Economy!
At #COP12, women leaders, scientists & innovators explored ways to advance gender equality, unlock finance and strengthen women's voices in ocean governance.
An inclusive Blue Economy starts with women at the centre!
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๐ How can the WIO turn its blue economy potential into sustainable investment, jobs & businesses while protecting our shared ocean?
At the #COP12 Business Forum, Hon. Reuben Kwagilwa called for stronger regional cooperation to unlock these opportunities.
#NairobiConvention
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๐ Youth took centre stage at #COP12!
Opened by Hon. Joel Nanauka, the Youth Event spotlighted young people driving the WIOโs blue future. ๐
๐ Youth Essay winners: Giselle Nicolaides ๐ฟ๐ฆ, Irene Thambikeni ๐น๐ฟ & Immanuel Kiilu ๐ฐ๐ช
#NairobiConvention #Youth4Ocean
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๐ด LIVE NOW | COP12
Join the conversation on Unlocking Investment, Innovation and Business Opportunities for a Sustainable Blue Economy.
๐ Main Plenary Hall | JNICC, Dar es Salaam
๐ด Watch live: piped.video/live/rER1uaYZVSkโฆ #NairobiConvention #BlueEconomy #OceanInvestment
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๐๐ผ Unlocking investment, innovation & business opportunities for a sustainable blue economy.
Today at #COP12, the Business Forum brings together government, business, investors & partners to turn opportunity into action across the Western Indian Ocean.
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๐ Tomorrow at #COP12!
Join tomorrowโs side events exploring BBNJ, climate resilience, ocean science, blue economy, marine litter, MPAs and community-led conservation.
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7 October | JNICC, Dar es Salaam
Explore the programme and plan your day!
nairobiconvention.org/cop-12
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