Ocean
Decade
Opportunities

Under the overall authority of the Head of the Marine Policy and Regional Coordination Section and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, Marine Policy and Regional Coordination Section (Deputy Coordinator of the Decade Coordination Unit), the Consultant will support the IOC-UNESCO in its role as coordinating agency as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for
Sustainable Development.

Deadline for applications: 11 July 2025, 5pm CEST.

The Barcelona Nautical Capital Foundation is seeking a professional with solid international experience, strategic vision, and strong leadership skills to assume the directorship of the new Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre (DCC) for the Blue Economy, accredited by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. This center, headquartered in Barcelona, is the only DCC worldwide exclusively focused on Challenge 4 to develop a sustainable, resilient and equitable ocean economy with a clear commitment to global impact.

This is a full-time position, based in Barcelona, Spain.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Ocean Decade Contribution ‘Our Shared Ocean’, led by the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Marine Institute, is accepting applications for various mobility and travel grants, aimed towards the Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean, Pacific, Africa, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea. This includes grants for research conferences and workshops, which can support travel to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (9-13 June, Nice, France).

There are several deadlines for each grant, and the first deadline is 28 February.

Be a youth participant on a 2025 SOI expedition! SOI expedition programs create global youth leaders through transformative, experiential opportunities, joining together diverse youth (ages 14 to 35) and educators to create rich, immersive learning environments that encourage action towards a better future for our planet.

The OceanX Young Explorers program gives students ages 18-24 the opportunity to embark on an immersive multi-day experience with workshops, hands-on activities and independent study to acquire foundational knowledge and skills in ocean science, marine operations, and digital media storytelling alongside world-class experts. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

The OceanX Early Career Explorers program selects early career professionals over 25 years old who identify as having five or fewer years professional experience to join peers and world-class faculty in an engaging multi-day experience to develop mentors and support networks, deepen their knowledge about ocean exploration, and strengthen their career’s impact for ocean advocacy through intensive projects and immersive workshops. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.