DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 8 -- TANZANIA has called on member states of the Nairobi Convention to build a competitive, innovative, inclusive and climate-resilient Western Indian Ocean blue economy grounded in the sustainable use of natural resources.

Deputy Minister in the Vice-Presidents Office (Union and Environment), Mr Reuben Kwagilwa, made the call yesterday when officiating at a business forum dialogue held on the sidelines of the ongoing 12th Conference of Parties (COP12) to the Nairobi Convention in Dar es Salaam.

Mr Kwagilwa said the Western Indian Ocean offered significant opportunities in fisheries, seaweed, blue carbon, biotechnology, sustainable marine products and the circular economy.

He said greater value could be generated th...