Nairobi Convention 1982

The Nairobi Convention of 1982 refers to a regional agreement aimed at protecting, managing, and developing the marine and coastal environment of the Western Indian Ocean region. It is part of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Regional Seas Programme, which works to protect marine environments through the cooperation of bordering states.

Key Points:

1. Full Name: The Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management, and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Eastern African Region.

2. Adopted: 1985, not 1982 (though discussions and preparation started in the early 1980s).

3. Signatories: Coastal states along the Western Indian Ocean, including Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Seychelles, Somalia, Comoros, and Mauritius.

4. Objective: To promote the protection and sustainable development of the marine environment through regional cooperation.

5. Protocols: The convention has protocols addressing issues like pollution from land-based activities, the protection of biodiversity, and emergency responses to marine pollution.

This convention is still active, with regular meetings to review progress and address emerging environmental concerns in the region. It plays a key role in regional collaboration for marine conservation.