Ask An Ocean Expert: What is “capacity development” in ocean science, and why is it important?

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Ask An Ocean Expert: What is “capacity development” in ocean science, and why is it important?

Ask An Ocean Expert: What is “capacity development” in ocean science, and why is it important? 749 468 Ocean Decade

In this video, Edem Mahu (PhD), Associate Professor in ocean biogeochemistry at the University of Ghana and Ocean Decade capacity development expert, explains what ‘capacity development’ is in ocean science, and why it is important.

Through the Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility, we work to identify and address capacity development needs of partners involved in current and future Ocean Decade Actions, and build connections between experts across the globe with focus on Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries, and Early Career Ocean Professionals.

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