Outputs and Impacts of the Joint COP

The main direct outputs from the Joint COPs will be decisions from each of the Convention’s Conference of Parties, a recommendation to adopt the protocol for land based activities and sources of pollution for each Convention area, and the adoption of work programmes for 2008-2012 for each Convention. The work programmes will be action-oriented agendas that give a holistic overview for eco-system based coastal and marine management in sub-Saharan Africa, to be implemented by governments and partners from civil society, intergovernmental agencies, projects and the private sector.

In addition, there will be a Joint Declaration issued to NEPAD from the Joint Heads of Delegations. This declaration will cover the common thematic areas that were discussed during the Conferences and will assist in renewing and maintaining governments’ commitment to the implementation of the two Conventions in the context of NEPAD.

Introduction to the Joint Conference of Parties for the Abidjan and Nairobi Convention

1. Background to the Abidjan and Nairobi Convention
2. Political Commitment: Gathering momentum
3. Coordination and Partnerships.
4. Financing
5. Organisation of the Joint COPs.
6. Themes for the COPs.
7. Outputs and Impacts of the Joint COPs.
8. Requirements.

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