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Ocean Decade Communications Team Volunteer
The Ocean Decade Communications Team is looking for a volunteer to support a variety of communications tasks related to web, social media, events, outreach and monitoring, including ahead of and during the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (9 – 13 June 2025, Nice, France).
Approximate start date: 3 March 2025 (negotiable).
Duration: 6 months (negotiable).
The intern or volunteer will work remotely (unless they are already based in Paris or in another location where UNESCO-IOC has a permanent office, in which case a mix of remote and office work can be envisaged).
Deadline for applications: 21 February 2025 at 23.59h CET
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United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea: 2025 Ocean Governance Fellowship for SIDS
This 3-month training program in New York City is aims to increase the capacity of government officials from SIDS to effectively implement ocean governance and international legal frameworks.
Deadline for applications: 30 March 2025.
United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea: 2025 Strategic Needs Fellowship
This 4-month training program in New York City aims to assist developing States in addressing strategically important and time-sensitive issues in ocean affairs and the law of the sea.
Deadline for applications: 30 March 2025.
Students On Ice (SOI) Foundation
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.
OceanX: Young Explorers 2025
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.
OceanX: Early Career Explorers 2025
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.
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