NOWPAP Coordinator participated in the UNEP DEPI (Division of Environmental Policy Implementation) Meeting of the Chiefs of Branches and Heads of Units organized by new DEPI Director, Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, on 28-30 March 2007 in Naivasha, Kenya. During several brainstorming sessions, suggestions on a new DEPI vision and structure were developed. An action plan to address the urgent issues raised by DEPI managers and staff members was also elaborated. New DEPI structure will be considered by UNEP Executive Director in the nearest future
Implementation of NOWPAP contributes to the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA) in the Northwest Pacific region.