Seychelles reaffirms ocean governance commitment at COP12 |20 October 2026

Seychelles reaffirms ocean governance commitment at COP12

Seychelles has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the marine and coastal environment and strengthening regional cooperation at the Twelfth Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Nairobi Convention, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Held under the theme ‘Towards Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Indian Ocean for People and Nature: A Journey of Forty Years’, the conference marked the Nairobi Convention’s 40th anniversary. It brought together governments, regional institutions, scientists, civil society, youth, local communities and development partners to assess progress and identify practical measures to strengthen ocean governance, protect marine biodiversity and promote sustainable ocean-based livelihoods.

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