Advocate Radia Razack, Acting DDG of Oceans and Coasts South Africa, was elected as Chairperson of the London Convention and Protocol, the global marine pollution treaty.
The election coincided with the annual meeting concluded last week at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) headquarters in London, in the presence of over 90 Contracting Parties, as well as observer countries, international organisations and NGOs.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DAFF) said this election reflects international confidence in South Africa’s technical expertise, neutrality and commitment to ocean protection.
“The appointment means South Africa will preside over global negotiations on marine pollution prevention and dumping at sea.
Help shape future guidelines and amendments to this international treaty, as well as strengthen our role as a champion of the ocean-climate-development nexus for the Global South and African coastal states” said DAFF.
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