UNEP-Nairobi Convention

15/06/2026

🌊 The WIO-C Pavilion will be officially opening at tommorow!

The Consortium for the Conservation of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO-C) brings together international and regional NGOs, in partnership with intergovernmental organizations, working to strengthen marine and coastal ecosystem management across the Western Indian Ocean.

Over the next three days, the Pavilion will serve as a dynamic space for dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration on key ocean priorities—from sustainable fisheries and community-led conservation to mangrove restoration, BBNJ,ocean governance, and the 30x30 agenda—amplifying regional voices and advancing collective action for a healthy, resilient and productive Western Indian Ocean.

15/06/2026

Day 2 of the Academia & Research Symposium at brought together leading voices in science, innovation and ocean governance to advance dialogue on a sustainable blue economy under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future.”

A key highlight of the day was the keynote address by Dr. Jared Bosire of the Nairobi Convention, who spoke on the “Ocean–Climate Nexus in the Western Indian Ocean Region.” He underscored the urgent need to better integrate ocean and climate action, stressing that the health of marine ecosystems is directly linked to climate resilience across the region.

Dr. Jared highlighted the importance of strengthening the science–policy interface, enhancing regional cooperation, and applying ecosystem-based approaches to ensure informed decision-making for a resilient and sustainable Western Indian Ocean. His address reinforced the critical role of science and collaboration in addressing interconnected ocean and climate challenges.

Other keynote presentations included:
🌊 Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak (Government of Kenya) on Science, Research and Innovation (SR&I) as Enablers of a Sustainable Blue Economy
🐟 Prof. Christina Hicks (Lancaster University) on Maintaining Diversity Across Fisheries is Key to Sustainability
💙 Kilaparti Ramakrishna (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) on From Ocean-Based Growth to a True-Blue Economy: Africa’s Opportunity, Africa’s Leadership

Together, the discussions reinforced the need for science-driven action and partnership in shaping a sustainable ocean future.

15/06/2026

🌊 Our Ocean Conference Kenya 2026!

We invite you to join us for the side event:

"Building on Success: From Policy Dialogue to Investable Blue Economy Models in the Western Indian Ocean"

This session will explore how policy dialogue, regional cooperation, and strategic partnerships can help transform blue economy opportunities into scalable and investable models that support sustainable development across the Western Indian Ocean region.

📍 WIOC Pavilion, PrideInn Paradise, Mombasa
📅 17 June 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We look forward to engaging with partners, practitioners, investors, and policymakers committed to advancing a sustainable blue economy.


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14/06/2026

🌊 Happening tomorrow | OOC11 Academy & Research Symposium

Be on the lookout for the Keynote Address: Ocean–Climate Nexus in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region, 10:30–10:50am.

Dr. Jared Bosire, Head of the Nairobi Convention, will share insights on the Ocean–Climate Nexus and regional action for a resilient ocean future.

🔗https://ouroceankenya.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OOC11-Academia-and-Research-Symposium-Program-13.06.2026-Final.pdf

14/06/2026

🌊 Today at the Our Oceans Conference Executive Business Forum, the session “Unlocking the Blue Economy Value Chain” explored how innovation and enterprise can drive sustainable growth across Africa’s ocean economy.

Dr. Jared Bosire, Head of the Nairobi Convention, served as a panelist, sharing perspectives on regional collaboration and ocean sustainability.

🌊 The Nairobi Convention is working with partners to strengthen Africa’s Blue Economy value chain—linking policy, innovation, and sustainable enterprises from coastline to market.
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14/06/2026

♻️🌊 The Plastic Pollution and Associated Chemicals Strategy Technical Approval Workshop has commenced today, bringing together experts, government representatives and regional partners from across the Western Indian Ocean region to review and validate the Regional Strategy on Plastic Pollution and Associated Chemicals.

Building on the momentum of the ongoing global efforts to end plastic pollution, including the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, the workshop provides an opportunity to align regional priorities, strengthen cooperation and accelerate action to address plastic pollution and associated chemical risks in the Western Indian Ocean.

The workshop marks an important step towards advancing circular economy solutions, protecting marine and coastal ecosystems, and safeguarding the livelihoods and well-being of communities that depend on a healthy ocean.

The Strategy is expected to guide regional action across the Western Indian Ocean and is hopefully to be tabled for consideration at the 12th Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Nairobi Convention, to be held in **Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Together, we are advancing a cleaner, healthier and more resilient marine environment for present and future generations.

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13/06/2026

13/06/2026

🌊 **Join the Nairobi Convention at the Our Ocean Conference 2026!**

The Nairobi Convention is proud to participate in the Our Ocean Conference 2026 (OOC11) taking place from 16–18 June 2026 in Kenya, where global leaders, partners, and ocean champions will come together to shape the future of our ocean.

Throughout the conference, the Nairobi Convention and its partners will host and contribute to a series of high-level events addressing:

🔹 Africa’s leadership in achieving the 30x30 ocean conservation target
🔹 Strengthening ocean governance and the blue economy in Africa
🔹 Mobilising political leadership and investment for an inclusive blue economy
🔹 Combating marine plastic pollution through science and partnerships
🔹 Advancing marine spatial planning in the Western Indian Ocean
🔹 Strengthening regional cooperation towards BBNJ and UNOC-4

Under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,” these events will showcase how regional collaboration is delivering tangible solutions for healthier oceans and resilient coastal communities.

📅 16–18 June 2026
📍 PrideInn Hotel & Spa, Mombasa, Kenya
📌 Visit the Nairobi Convention events and engage with partners advancing ocean action in the Western Indian Ocean and beyond.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

🌊 One Ocean. One Responsibility. Reimagining Our Relationship with the Ocean.

The ocean produces more than half of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs around 90% of the excess heat generated by climate change, and supports the livelihoods and food security of billions of people worldwide. It is the foundation of life on Earth.

This , we are called to reimagine our relationship with the ocean—not as an endless resource, but as a shared heritage that sustains us all and requires collective stewardship.

The ocean knows no borders. Its currents connect nations, communities, and ecosystems. Protecting it demands cooperation, solidarity, and action across regions and generations.

As one of the 18 Regional Seas Programme for the Western Indian Ocean, the Nairobi Convention brings together ten countries to conserve, protect, and sustainably manage the region's marine and coastal environment. For four decades, the Nairobi Convention has fostered regional collaboration, advanced science-based decision-making, strengthened ocean governance, and supported actions that build resilience for both people and nature.

This year, as we celebrate 40 years of the Nairobi Convention, we reaffirm our commitment to a healthy, productive, and resilient Western Indian Ocean—where countries work together to address marine pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, and the sustainable use of ocean resources.

The future of our ocean depends on what we do together today.

🌍 One Ocean. One Responsibility. One Shared Future.