Capacity Development and ABNJ

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1 ABNJ Regional Leaders Program First Session Capacity Development and ABNJ Regional and National Perspectives Examples from Africa January 21, 2015 Conference Room 7, United Nations HQ New York, USA

2 Outline From regional to national 1. Regional perspective on ABNJ - Africa Group s position - African Regional Seas - Challenges 2. Sub-regional initiatives and programs - Awareness raising_ - Capacity building needs 3. Successful case study - Ocean Economy - Joint management strategy

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4 1. Regional perspective on ABNJ (i) AIMS ABNJs Silent - Reference to Africa Maritime Domaine (AMD) - AMD has vast potential for wealth creation.

5 1. Regional perspective on ABNJ (C d) (ii) Africa Group s position Africa Group statement at the 8th Ad-Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group on areas beyond national jurisdiction (i.e: common heritage of mankind principle + technical capabilities + transfer of marine technology

6 1. Regional perspective on ABNJ (C d) (iii) African Regional Seas 4 Conventions and relevant protocols (Abidjan, Barcelona, Nairobi, PERSGA) Abidjan Convention COP11 Decision - CP. 11/10. Conservation and Sustainable use of the Marine Biodiversity of the Areas Located beyond National Jurisdictions

7 1. Regional perspective on ABNJ (C d) (iv) Challenges ahead Activities on ABNJ impact EEZ and vice versa No coherent regional legal framework Lack of capacities and financial resources Lack of ocean governance mechanisms Lack of compliance and enforcement (to monitor, control and surveillance the activities)

8 2. Sub-regional Organisations/Initiatives (i) Awareness raising (ii) Capacity Building Needs Nairobi Convention and Protocols EA Regional Seas Program WIOMSA IOTC IOC SWIOFC CORDIO SIODFA AFRICAN UNION COMESA SADC EAC

9 2. Sub-regional Programs/Projects

10 ASCLME project Comoros Madagascar Tanzania Kenya Somalia Mozambique Eastern Coast of South Africa Seychelles Reunion (France) Mauritius Baseline assessment of the ASCLME was done in order to: Fill information gaps To ascertain the role of external forcing functions (such as the Mascarene Plateau and the Southern Equatorial Current)

11 GEF- WIOMHP Creation of a Marine Highway (especially in the Mozambique Channel) to ensure safe passage of ships by preventing oil spill pollution control. Empowerment of the participating countries to be in a state of preparedness in conformity with the IMO Conventions OPRC 90 and HNS 2000.

12 2. OTHERS PROJECTS SWIOFP WIOLaB EAF- NANSEN SEA MOUNT ACEP ReCoMap TRANSMAP PUMPSEA NAGISA North Mozambique Channel - WHS

13 2. Capacity Building Needs Research A need for comprehensive research to explore all biodiversity and resources in the region and do ecosystem valuation. Monitoring In-terms of human, methods and tools for the purpose of keeping proper track records of changes and therefore forms the basis for proper and informed decisions. Observer programmes for fisheries and biodiversity Enforcement and compliance

14 3. Successful case study Ocean/Blue Economy Mauritius & Seychelles case 1. Seabed exploration for hydrocarbon and minerals 2. Fishing, seafood processing and aquaculture 3. Deep ocean water applications (MRU) 4. Marine services 5. Seaport-related activities 6. Marine renewable energies 7. Marine Biotechnology 8. Ocean knowledge cluster

15 Sustainable development of the Ocean Economy Core asset of the Ocean Economy: Protection of the maritime health and the preservation of Mauritian biological diversity Rio+20 Declaration on the importance of the conservation and the sustainable use of the oceans and seas The Maurice Ile Durable & Seychelles Dev Stg Policy Strategy and Action Plan for sustainably developing the Ocean Economy The 2005 Mauritius Strategy for the further implementation of the Barbados Plan of Action

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17 Signed 13 March 2012 Treaty Concerning the Joint Management of the Continental Shelf in the Mascarene Plateau Region PART 1: PRELIMINARY Article 1: Definitions Article 2: Treaty without Prejudice PART 2: THE JOINT MANAGEMENT AREA Article 3: Joint Management Area PART 3: INSTITUTIONAL AND REGULATORY ARRANGEMENTS Article 4: Regulatory Bodies A three-tiered joint administrative structure Ministerial Council: Joint Commission: Designated Authority: Article 5: Sharing of Revenue Article 6: Taxation Code Article 7: Application of Domestic Law Article 8: Natural Resource Codes PART 4: PIPELINES AND UNITISATION Article 9: Pipelines Article 10: Unitisation Article 11: Surveys Article 12: Protection of the Seabed Marine Environment Article 13: Biological Surveys and Bioprospecting PART 6: EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY AND APPLICATION OF DOMESTIC LAWS Article 14: Employment Article 15: Health and Safety for Workers Article 16: Criminal Jurisdiction Article 17: Customs, Migration and Quarantine Article 18: Safety, Operating Standards and Crewing of Resource Industry Vessels PART 7: SURVEILLANCE, SECURITY AND RESCUE Article 19: Surveillance and Security Measures Article 20: Search and Rescue PART 8: SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES, DURATION AND ENTRY INTO FORCE Article 21: Settlement of Disputes Article 22: Amendment Article 23: Duration of the Treaty Article 24: Entry into Force

18 ABNJ above CONTINENTAL shelf 1. Connectivity 2. Sedentary species 3. Bottom fishing Water Column above Continental Shelf 18

19 CONCLUSION 1. Awareness and capacity development on ABNJ challenges for Africa continent 2. Encourage the MCS activities in the EEZ/ABNJ 3. Established Management framework for CS 4. Marine Spatial Planning capacity 5. Proper ocean governance mechanisms for Africa

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