Bayelsa State to Establish DeltasUNite Governance Centre

Bayelsa State has approved the establishment of the governance secretariat for DeltasUNite, a global initiative focused on the protection of river deltas. Governor Douye Diri made this announcement on Monday at the opening of the 5th United Nations Ocean Decade Conference on Mega Deltas in Shanghai, China.

The conference gathered participants from 23 countries, including UN officials and environmental organizations. Diri expressed support for the proposed United Nations Convention on River Deltas (UNCRD), stating that the governance secretariat will facilitate collaboration among impacted communities, scientists, governments, and investors to address environmental challenges.

He emphasized the importance of sustainable development, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to clean water, climate action, and gender equality. Diri highlighted the need for inclusive governance and the role of local communities in designing effective solutions to environmental issues.