The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) at the United Nations Ocean Conference The 2022 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, will take place on 27 June – 1 July 2022, in Lisbon, Portugal. The overall theme of the Conference is: “Scaling up ocean action based […]
Captain Fanplastic is an award-winning environmental literacy programme (watch video) that teaches youngsters through experiential education; to manage, prevent and reduce plastic pollution globally. A #NoTrashButTreasure mindset. Throughout 2023, Captain Fanplastic in partnership with the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) will empower and license NGOs on eight islands of Africa and the Indian Ocean to reach 120 primary schools and 18,000 learners […]
The 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium is an official activity of the Ocean Decade. The Ocean Decade will be present in discussions throughout the Symposium and will also be holding several special sessions with partners. Keynote Address | The Ocean Decade: A Framework for Strengthening the Science Policy Interface in Africa Tuesday, 11 October 2022 ⏰ […]
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) at COP15 The post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework is the most ambitious global plan ever developed for biodiversity and will be the central focus of negotiations at the 15th Convention of Parties of the Convention of Biological Diversity to be held in Montreal, Canada, from 7 […]
Ocean Innovation Africa is a platform that showcases African ocean-impact initiatives and brings together international changemakers working to support sustainable, equitable growth of the African ocean economy. The annual summit highlights opportunities for innovators and investors interested in development of ocean-impact solutions and convenes key stakeholders capable of assessing and enabling sustainable growth of the […]
In March 2023, the Republic of Panama will become the first Central American country to host the Our Ocean Conference. With the theme “Our Ocean, Our Connection”, the conference will create a space for collaborative dialogue between Heads of State, private sector, civil society and academia around the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, […]
Water is a fundamental part of all aspects of life. Water is inextricably linked to the three pillars of sustainable development, and it integrates social, cultural, economic and political values. It is crosscutting and supports the achievement of many SDGs through close linkages with climate, energy, cities, the environment, food security, poverty, gender equality and […]
Stitch Your Ocean Science 2023 Stories connect us to the past, present, future and to each other. They provide opportunities to learn, find commonalities, and understand different perspectives. Your Ocean Science calls on YOU to craft your ocean #story visually through crocheting, knitting, quilting, weaving, and embroidery. Is it an expression of the wonders of the #ocean? A #data […]
The Empowering Women for the Ocean Decade Programme aims to enhance capacity to explore and promote women’s empowerment in conducting #ocean science and in science-dependent governance systems. During this special session, you will have the opportunity to exchange with the Programme and the #OceanDecade team, and learn how to better engage with the 'Empowering Women […]
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