Information
Countries invited | Angola, Cabo Verde, Ghana, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, The Gambia |
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Activity | Sub-regional workshop |
Topic | Shoreline response |
Number of Participants | 44 |
Host | Ministry of Works and Transport |
Objectives
The workshop will provide delegates with:
- essential knowledge and skills to develop strategy and policy to implement an effective shoreline response (clean-up and assessment) within their respective countries;
- thorough understanding of the common challenges and complexities in implementing an effective shoreline response through undertaking a table-top exercise and field trip;
- and networking opportunities between delegates from the region to enhance regional cooperation and to stimulate a cooperative approach to oil spill preparedness and response.