Themes for the Joint COP

The theme of the Joint COPs is ‘Building on Success’, focusing on the progress and successes achieved by governments, key partners and stakeholders towards the implementation of the objectives of the two Conventions. The COPs offer participants an opportunity to further the ongoing process of increased pan-African integration and cooperation by facilitating sharing of experiences and ideas.

The Joint COPs will focus on ecosystems-based management approaches, especially in the context of the connection between land and sea. Draft protocols concerning land-based activities and sources of pollution (the LBA Protocols) will be presented to the Heads of Delegation meetings, and the importance of involving “up-stream” countries in the Conventions will be examined. Other key thematic areas to be discussed during the Conferences include: the Abidjan Convention’s coordination structures; oil and gas exploration and exploitation; strategic environmental assessments; implementation of article 76 of the Law of the Sea; climate change adaptations and mitigation; sustainable financing; and enhanced visibility for the Conventions.

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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