🌊 The countdown to COP 12 is on! The WIO is coming together for a historic moment as we celebrate 40 years of the Nairobi Convention and look ahead to the future of our shared ocean Join us in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the 12th COP to the Nairobi Convention. #COP12 #NC40

🌊 40 years of ocean conservation, partnerships and regional cooperation! 📷 Our Nairobi Convention @40 documentary celebrates the people, milestones and shared commitment to protecting the Western Indian Ocean. 📷youtube.com/watch?v=SZJbu_1Q… #NairobiConvention40 #COP12

🇹🇿 One of the most unprecedented COPs in 40 years! #COP12 brought together 2,000+ delegates, 55 side events, 24 exhibitions & 15 adopted decisions! Four days of dialogue, partnerships & celebrating a growing region and our shared ocean.

🌊 40 years of regional cooperation, a new chapter for our shared ocean! At #COP12, Western Indian Ocean nations renewed commitments to marine conservation, sustainable blue economies & ocean governance. 💙 Read UNEP's story: unep.org/news-and-stories/pr… #NairobiConvention40

🌊 A milestone for ocean governance! At #COP12 in Dar es Salaam, Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties adopted 15 decisions to advance marine conservation and regional cooperation. #NairobiConvention40

🌊✍️ Adopted by all 10. Signed by 7! 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇫🇷 France, 🇹🇿 Tanzania & 🇲🇺 Mauritius signed the Amended Marine Biodiversity Protocol at #COP12! Adopted by all 10 Contracting Parties in August, the Protocol now has 7 signatories—a milestone for marine conservation in the WIO.

👏 A new Nairobi Convention Bureau has been elected at #NCCOP12! 🇲🇺 Mauritius – Chair 🇿🇦 South Africa – Vice-Chair, Work Programme 🇰🇪 Kenya – Vice-Chair, Coordination 🇲🇬 Madagascar – Vice-Chair, Resource Mobilization 🇹🇿 Tanzania – Rapporteur 🌊 Congratulations to the new Bureau!

🌊Women are shaping the future of the Blue Economy! At #COP12, women leaders, scientists & innovators explored ways to advance gender equality, unlock finance and strengthen women's voices in ocean governance. An inclusive Blue Economy starts with women at the centre!

🌊🇹🇿 A historic moment at #COP12! Tanzania’s Vice President, H.E. Deogratius John Ndejembi, officially opened COP12, calling for stronger regional cooperation, marine conservation and sustainable blue economy investment. 40 Years. One Ocean. A Shared Legacy. #NC@40

🌊 How can the WIO turn its blue economy potential into sustainable investment, jobs & businesses while protecting our shared ocean? At the #COP12 Business Forum, Hon. Reuben Kwagilwa called for stronger regional cooperation to unlock these opportunities. #NairobiConvention

🌊 Youth took centre stage at #COP12! Opened by Hon. Joel Nanauka, the Youth Event spotlighted young people driving the WIO’s blue future. 🌍 🏆 Youth Essay winners: Giselle Nicolaides 🇿🇦, Irene Thambikeni 🇹🇿 & Immanuel Kiilu 🇰🇪 #NairobiConvention #Youth4Ocean

🔴 LIVE NOW | COP12 Join the conversation on Unlocking Investment, Innovation and Business Opportunities for a Sustainable Blue Economy. 📍 Main Plenary Hall | JNICC, Dar es Salaam 🔴 Watch live: youtube.com/live/rER1uaYZVSk… #NairobiConvention #BlueEconomy #OceanInvestment

🌊💼 Unlocking investment, innovation & business opportunities for a sustainable blue economy. Today at #COP12, the Business Forum brings together government, business, investors & partners to turn opportunity into action across the Western Indian Ocean. #NairobiConvention

🌊 Tomorrow at #COP12! Join tomorrow’s side events exploring BBNJ, climate resilience, ocean science, blue economy, marine litter, MPAs and community-led conservation. 📅 7 October | JNICC, Dar es Salaam Explore the programme and plan your day! nairobiconvention.org/cop-12

OP12 is officially underway! Follow the COP12 livestream on YouTube40 Years. One Ocean. 🔴 WATCH LIVE: lnkd.in/dSRdi3EN #COP12 #NairobiConvention #NairobiConvention40 #WesternIndianOcean #OceanAction

Registration is ongoing for COP12! Registration and badge collection ais underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania🇹🇿. Delegates, partners and stakeholders from across the Western Indian Ocean region are arriving for four days of dialogue, collaboration and action for our shared ocean.