The regulation of dumping of wastes and other matter at sea is on the agenda at a Pacific-region workshop being held in Suva, Fiji (2-4 March). The event aims to increase the knowledge of dumping of wastes at sea and the existing global regulatory framework amongst participating countries – with the ultimate goal of strengthening capacity in the region to implement the London Protocol and thereby increase protection of the marine environment.
The workshop is being attended by participants from: the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu and a representative from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). It is hosted by the Government of Fiji and carried out in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Regional Pacific Environment Programme (SPREP). Edward Kleverlaan and Fredrik Haag are representing IMO.
Next week, the joint session of the London Convention and Protocol Scientific Groups will be held in Fiji (7 to 11 March).