TANGA, July 4 -- TANZANIA has been selected to host the 12th Conference of the Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12), scheduled for October 6-9 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam.

The event is expected to strengthen the countrys position as a leader in marine and coastal conservation while creating opportunities for investment, tourism and the growth of the Blue Economy, a key priority under the National Development Vision 2050.

Announcing the development yesterday in Tanga, Deputy Minister of State in the Vice-Presidents Office (Union and Environment), Mr Reuben Kwagilwa, said the selection reflects the international communitys confidence in Tanzanias leadership in the sustainable managem...