Abidjan Convention Secretariat: Abidjan Convention Secretariat

The Abidjan Convention Secretariat serves as the coordinating body for the Convention for Cooperation in the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Atlantic Coast of the West, Central and Southern Africa Region (Abidjan Convention), operating under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Seas Programme. Based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the Secretariat facilitates regional cooperation to protect marine and coastal ecosystems, prevent and control pollution, conserve biodiversity, strengthen ocean governance, and promote the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources across the Atlantic coast of Africa. It coordinates implementation of the Convention, supports scientific collaboration and capacity building, manages regional environmental initiatives, and serves as a platform for cooperation among governments, regional organizations, research institutions, civil society, and development partners.