Comoros
10 Aug 2012
The Seventh Conference of the Parties (COP 7) to the Nairobi Convention is being convened under the theme "Partnering for a Healthy Western Indian Ocean." It is expected that COP 7 will foster collaboration between international, regional and national organizations as well as secure partnerships between key regional players and the Contracting Parties of the Nairobi Convention in the implementation of the Nairobi Convention Work Programme 2013-2016. COP 7 is preceded by the Science for Policy...
10 Aug 2012
In partnership with the Government of Mozambique, the Nairobi Convention is organizing this meeting to discuss the implementation of the Nairobi Convention’s Work Programme and preparations for the Seventh Conference of Parties (COP7) to the Nairobi Convention, scheduled to be held in December 2012. The Nairobi Convention area includes: Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania and South Africa. [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events...
27 Jul 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
July 2012: The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released a report assessing potential World Heritage marine sites in the Western Indian Ocean from an ecosystem perspective. The report was developed in anticipation of increased global interest in designating new marine World Heritage sites, and with the aim of piloting a more scientific and robust approach to identifying marine sites of potential Outstanding Universal Value (OUV).
The report is the result of the...
11 Jul 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
5 July 2012: As part of its Acclimate Project, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) convened a high-level workshop to discuss a draft regional strategy for climate change adaptation for the western Indian Ocean islands. The event brought together representatives from Comoros, Madagascar, Reunion (France), Mauritius and Seychelles.
The workshop, which took place from 4-5 July 2012, in Mauritius, built on the work IOC carried out since 2010 in understanding the specific vulnerabilities to climate...
05 Jul 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
16 May 2012: Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, has lodged a membership application with the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), according to a report sponsored by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN).
The IOC promotes the sustainable development of islands in the Indian Ocean. Its current members are Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles.
According to the article, Zanzibar’s key environmental problems related to climate change include beach erosion,...
