The agenda for this session includes a presentation of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Draft Priorities and Implementation Strategies for 2012-2013 related to: prevention and reduction of the impacts of natural hazards; mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and variability; safeguarding the health of ocean ecosystems; World Heritage Sites; and management procedures and policies leading to the sustainability of coastal and ocean environment and resources. Participants will also discuss national programmes and priorities in Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania.  

dates: 24-27 May 2011   location: Mauritius   additional: Grand Baie   contact: Mika Odido   phone: +32-59-34-01-76   fax: +32-59-34-01-52   www: http://ioc-unesco.org/index.php?option=com_oe&task=viewEventRecord&eventID=846