| The African Process for the Development and Protection of the Coastal and Marine Environment, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, has progressed from mere words and resolutions to concrete action. Through this regional initiative, A f r i c a n countries developed key strategies to address the global oceans and coasts challenges within the overall context of sustainable development. As we prepare for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), the biggest event ever to be hosted on African soil, the onus is ever more pressing upon us to realise our responsibilities and to ensure that we actively bring about sustainable development in Africa. We must not lose sight of the overall objectives of the African Process – to eradicate poverty and to ensure... |
