Deoxygenation and hypoxia in coastal waters, driven by land-based pollution such as excess nitrogen and phosphorus, have increased exponentially since the 1960s. Approximately 500 separate low oxygen "dead zones" now cover 245,000 square kilometres of ocean.
Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans aim to address the accelerating degradation of the world’s oceans and coastal areas by engaging neighbouring countries in comprehensive and specific actions to protect their shared marine environment. These action plans support member states and contracting parties to address marine and coastal issues through various measures and approaches, by providing a platform for implementing these policies regionally and nationally.
Policy coordination among countries is crucial to address transboundary issues like nutrient pollution in our environment. Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans adopted over the years contain several interdependent components to promote regional cooperation among countries. In addition to general obligations and institutional arrangements, they also identify environmental management issues for which policy coordination efforts are necessary.
This webinar aims to share best practices of regional action plans for better policy coordination, while also showcasing the gaps and challenges faced thus far in addressing the nutrient challenge.
Click here to register and join us on Thursday, 29 August 2024 from 3:30 PM to 5 PM (Nairobi Time)
