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Indian Ocean Rim Association - IORA

Name: Indian Ocean Rim Association - IORA
Address: NeXteracom Building, Tower1, 3rd Floor, Ebène, 00230, MU
Telephone: +230 454 1717

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IORA is an inter-governmental organisation comprising 23 Member States & 12 Dialogue Partners

29/10/2026

IORA presents its best wishes to the Republic of Türkiye 🇹🇷 on its National Day

Some quick facts:
Joined IORA as a Dialogue Partner in 2018
Capital: Ankara
Official language: Turkish

23/10/2026

On 21 October 2026, EU delegation led by Mr Marios Vitos and Mrs Ana De Lara Ruiz from the European Union (EU) visited IORA Secretariat, Mauritius, to exchange views on areas of common interest and explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation on Maritime Safety and Security.

The engagement highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration in advancing shared priorities and strengthening partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region.

20/10/2026

Following sessions on waste segregation and legal frameworks, IORA, in collaboration with GIZ, will host the third and concluding webinar on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for IORA Member States, focusing on monitoring and enforcement.

Effective monitoring and enforcement turn EPR rules into practical results by supporting compliance, ensuring reliable data, and creating a level playing field for producers.

📌 Workshop #3: Monitoring and Enforcement
📆 21 October 2026 | 8:00–10:00 am (GMT+02:00)

This session will explore monitoring architecture, data governance, verification tools, and enforcement mechanisms. IORA Member States will also share best practices and experiences in implementing EPR.

Building on the previous sessions, this webinar will bring together policymakers, experts, and practitioners from across the region to exchange knowledge and strengthen capacities for effective EPR implementation.

13/10/2026

13 October 2026: On the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, reaffirms its commitment to a safer, more disaster-resilient Indian Ocean Region.

Since 2011, Disaster Risk Management (DRM) has been a priority area for regional cooperation within IORA. The Association advances this work through its Working Group on Disaster Risk Management.

IORA has collaborated with international and regional organisations to strengthen the disaster risk management capacities of its Member States.

Stronger regional cooperation can help build a more disaster-resilient Indian Ocean Region, leaving no one behind.

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure l UNDRR l United Nations OCHA l AFD - Agence Française de Développement l Expertise France l Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO

12/10/2026

On 12 October 2026, Mr Riana ANDRIANJAFY, a representative from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), visited the IORA Secretariat for an exchange on renewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the draft MoU and foster a common understanding of the proposed framework for cooperation. The exchange reflects the continued engagement between IORA and UNITAR in exploring opportunities for strengthening collaboration in training and Capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region.

10/10/2026

📢 Our follow-up webinar series on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) continues.

IORA, in collaboration with GIZ, will convene the second session of its three-part follow-up webinar series on EPR for IORA Member States. It will take place on 13 October 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. (GMT+02:00).

This session will explore how clear legal obligations, defined institutional roles and effective compliance mechanisms can support EPR implementation. Discussions will cover scope and definitions, obligations and institutional roles, operational interfaces, and compliance architecture.

Participants will also share country experiences, providing an opportunity to exchange insights on developing and implementing legal frameworks for EPR.

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01/10/2026

extends its warm congratulations to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of their National Day. 🇨🇳

Some quick facts:
🤝 Joined IORA as a Dialogue Partner: 2000
Capital: Beijing
Language: Standard Mandarin
Currency: Renminbi

30/09/2026

On 29 September 2026, a U.S. delegation led by Mr Steve Recca, Senior Operations Advisor at the Pacific Disaster Centre (PDC Global), accompanied by officials from the U.S. Embassy (Mauritius), visited the IORA Secretariat. The delegation met with H.E. Mr Sanjiv Ranjan, Secretary-General of IORA and Secretariat officials to explore opportunities for cooperation on Disaster Risk Management in the Indian Ocean region.

The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC Global) is a Hawaii-based applied science center that has pioneered technologies in global risk reduction and multi-hazard early warning.

The PDC Global helps governments, communities, and international organizations anticipate, prepare for, and manage natural and man-made disasters through DisasterAWARE -an AI-powered, multi-hazard early warning and risk intelligence platform and Disaster Alert App , a free public mobile and web application providing real-time alerts and maps.

Pacific Disaster Center - PDC Global l U.S. Embassy Mauritius

29/09/2026

Building on the strong engagement during the previous Webinar Series on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), IORA, in collaboration with GIZ, is launching a three-part follow-up series for IORA Member States.

The first webinar, Waste Segregation, will take place on 29 September 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. (GMT+02:00). Effective separation of waste at source is essential to recycling and recovery systems and helps EPR schemes deliver results.

The session will explore the roles of different stakeholders, the objectives of waste segregation, and key choices in designing segregation systems. IORA Member States will also share their experiences and best practices, followed by a question-and-answer session.

23/09/2026

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 celebrates its National Day on 23rd September.

On this special occasion, sends heartfelt congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Quick facts:

Joined IORA as a Dialogue Partner in 2023
Capital: Riyadh
Language: Arabic
Currency: Saudi Riyal

Address

NeXteracom Building, Tower1, 3rd Floor
Ebène
00230

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+230 454 1717

Website

http://www.iora.int/

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