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Economic consequences of unmanaged plastics and economic opportunities in the Western Indian Ocean: steps toward action plans

Year of Publication:
2022
Author(s) of the Publication:
United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)- Nairobi Convention WIOMSA
Tags:
Plastic Waste
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
This paper is the second of the three interrelated studies focusing on environment, human health, and economics. More specifically, it aims to review and evaluate: (i) The economic consequences of […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Western Indian Ocean
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A Review of Marine Plastic Litter in the Western Indian Ocean Region: Effectiveness of measures undertaken and opportunities

Year of Publication:
2022
Author(s) of the Publication:
United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)- Nairobi Convention WIOMSA
Tags:
Coastal and marine environment Marine litter
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
In 2020, the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA through the Group of Experts on Marine Litter and Microplastics commissioned three inter-related regional assessments on the status of marine litter and microplastics; […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Western Indian Ocean
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Marine Plastic Litter in the WIO Region: Status, implications on the environment, human populations and effectiveness of measures and opportunities. A Synthesis Report

Year of Publication:
2022
Author(s) of the Publication:
United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)- Nairobi Convention WIOMSA
Tags:
Effective Measures Environment Human populations Opportunities
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
In 2020, the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA through the Group of Experts on Marine Litter and Microplastics commissioned three inter-related regional assessments on the status of marine litter and microplastics; […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Western Indian Ocean
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WIOMSA Newsbrief – December 2021

Year of Publication:
2021
Author(s) of the Publication:
WIOMSA
Tags:
Cities and Coasts Marine Protected Areas (MPA) MASG Grant Nairobi Convention Newsbrief Western Indian Ocean Certification of Marine Protected Area Professionals (WIO-COMPAS)
Publication Type(s):
NewsBrief
The WIOMSA Newsbrief contains several interesting stories from WIOMSA and  partners for the October-December quarter. Here’s what is featured in the Newsbrief: the 2021 MASMA and Cities and Coasts Grantees […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy: Status Report

Year of Publication:
2021
Author(s) of the Publication:
UN-Habitat WIOMSA
Tags:
Blue economy Cities and Coasts
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
“WIOMSA and UN Habitat commissioned Arup to prepare A ‘Status Report’ which outlines more broadly the current situation concerning the blue economy in coastal cities across the region. The Status […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy: Case Study – Port Louis

Year of Publication:
2021
Author(s) of the Publication:
UN-Habitat WIOMSA
Tags:
Blue economy Cities and Coasts Coastal cities
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
Commissioned by WIOMSA and UN Habitat and produced by Arup, this report offers knowledge resources for city and national government stakeholders, WIOMSA, UN Habitat, private sector and civil society. This […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Mauritius
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Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy: Case Study – Mombasa

Year of Publication:
2021
Author(s) of the Publication:
UN-Habitat WIOMSA
Tags:
Blue economy Cities and Coasts Coastal cities
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
Commissioned by WIOMSA and UN Habitat and produced by Arup, this report offers knowledge resources for city and national government stakeholders, WIOMSA, UN Habitat, private sector and civil society. This […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Kenya
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Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy: Case Study – Dar es Salaam

Year of Publication:
2021
Author(s) of the Publication:
UN-Habitat WIOMSA
Tags:
Blue economy Cities and Coasts Coastal cities
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
Commissioned by WIOMSA and UN Habitat and produced by Arup, this report offers knowledge resources for city and national government stakeholders, WIOMSA, UN Habitat, private sector and civil society. This […]
Country/Region of Publication:
United Republic of Tanzania
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Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy: Strategic Roadmap

Year of Publication:
2021
Author(s) of the Publication:
UN-Habitat WIOMSA
Tags:
Blue economy Cities and Coasts Coastal cities
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
WIOMSA and UN Habitat commissioned Arup to prepare a ‘Roadmap for the Development of the Blue Economy in Coastal Cities’, which provides recommendations for cities in current and future blue […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy: Case Study – Kilifi

Year of Publication:
2021
Author(s) of the Publication:
UN-Habitat WIOMSA
Tags:
Blue economy Cities and Coasts Coastal cities
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
Commissioned by WIOMSA and UN Habitat and produced by Arup, this report offers knowledge resources for city and national government stakeholders, WIOMSA, UN Habitat, private sector and civil society. This […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Kenya
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