A huge thanks to the Government of #Japan for its unwavering support of UNESCO's ocean programs! 🇯🇵 This collaboration, in the context of the UN Ocean Decade, is driving positive change towards a healthier and more sustainable ocean. 🌊🌎 #UNOceanDecade #UNESCO #Oceans #Sustainability
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About us
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO is a community of 149 Member States that work together to observe, understand and manage the shared marine environment that unites us all. The deep ocean may be the last frontier of the planet but, for over half a century, the ocean has also played a leading role in building greater international cooperation. Since it was first formed in 1960 the work of the IOC has evolved from the technological optimism of the space age to the more recent challenges posed by climate change and the increasing demands of a rapidly expanding human population. The cumulative threats posed by warming sea temperatures, ocean acidification and pollution have created an even more urgent need for the critical services provided by the IOC. The ocean provides about half of the oxygen we breathe and it directly supports the livelihoods of about 500 million people, especially in the poorest nations. For many of these nations, ocean-related economic activities such as tourism and artisanal fisheries support up to 30% of national economies. For over 50 years the IOC has worked behind the scenes to enable its Member States to work together to strengthen our scientific understanding of the ocean for the benefit of humanity. However, in recent years, there has been a growing need to highlight the unique intergovernmental value that it provides for Member States, the IOC community, the ocean environment and wider society.
- Website
- http://ioc.unesco.org
External link for UNESCO Ocean
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Paris
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1960
- Specialties
- ocean observation, marine spatial planning, tsunami early warning, international scientific cooperation, technology transfer, capacity building, sustainable development, ocean, oceanlife, oceanphotography, blueplanet, oceanscience, physics, and oceanography
Locations
Employees at UNESCO Ocean
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Stig Arne Skjerven
Deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO @ Norway | Education, Diplomacy, Science, Ocean | Leader in Higher Education | Mobility and Qualifications…
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Mary Jordan
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Pia Haecky
CEO at Microwise
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Peter Ralph
Executive Director, Climate Change Cluster, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney
Updates
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UNESCO Ocean reposted this
“People help each other” - Tomas Alvarez Belon, Survivor of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. 🎙️ Listen to the new episode of our podcast on Ocean & join us on a blue adventure to discover UNESCO's actions to create the ocean we need for the future we want. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eEbc5buR #OceanDecade #SaveOurOcean UN Ocean Decade UNESCO Ocean
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In a collaborative effort to enhance ocean literacy, safety at sea and the protection of the marine environment, INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR AIDS TO NAVIGATION supports two prominent organizations—UNESCO Ocean and IALA—to provide training on ocean literacy for Aids to Navigation (AtoN) managers worldwide. The initiative highlights the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in addressing the challenges set by the UN Ocean Decade, particularly Challenges 9 and 10: to provide skills, knowledge, and technology for all, and to change humanity’s relationship with the Ocean. Read more: https://ow.ly/ATXt50Rm9f4
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In a collaborative effort to enhance ocean literacy, safety at sea and the protection of the marine environment, INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR AIDS TO NAVIGATION supports two prominent organizations—UNESCO Ocean and IALA—to provide training on ocean literacy for Aids to Navigation (AtoN) managers worldwide. The initiative highlights the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in addressing the challenges set by the UN Ocean Decade, particularly Challenges 9 and 10: to provide skills, knowledge, and technology for all, and to change humanity’s relationship with the Ocean. Read more: https://ow.ly/ATXt50Rm9f4 #OceanLiteracy #IFAN #IALA #maritimesafety #environmentalawareness
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🌊 The 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference kicks off in #Bangkok! 🌎 The 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference kicked off yesterday in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together ocean stakeholders from around the world to discuss transformative ocean-based solutions and celebrate the achievements of the UN Ocean Decade so far in the Western Pacific. 🌐 What's going on? ▶️Review of the latest ocean research. ▶️Sessions on the progress of the Ocean Decade Actions in the region. ▶️Discussions on priorities for sustainable ocean management. ▶️Networking with a diverse community, including governments, academia, NGOs, and more. #OceanDecade #OceanScience #WESTPAC2024 #UNESCO For more information: https://ioc-westpac.org/
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The Call for Applications for the Summer School on Ecosystem Regeneration & Ocean Literacy is now OPEN! Organized by IOC/UNESCO in collaboration with E.ON and the experts of the Università degli Studi di Bari, it will take place in the Tremiti Islands, Italy, from June 24-28, 2024. This 5-day school is a unique chance to dive deep into marine conservation, regeneration, monitoring, and communication! 🙋🏽Who can apply? - Youths from EU and non-EU countries of the Mediterranean region who are enrolled in Masters and PhD Programmes in the field of marine science, conservation, marine biology or similar. - Early career professionals in the same fields. 🔍What you will learn: - How to effectively work on conservation, restoration and monitoring of seagrass meadows and other coastal ecosystems - How to develop effective science communication and storytelling contents - To engage and interact with local institutions and stakeholders - To become familiar with the objectives and actions of the UN Ocean Decade 📧 Apply Now! https://lnkd.in/eay8e7ER 📅 Application Deadline: May 17th, 2024 #OceanLiteracy #OceanConservation #SummerSchool #UNOceanDecade #EcosystemRegeneration
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[Webinar Invitation] CoastWAVE 2.0 Informational Meeting 25 April 2024 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (CEST) A great opportunity to discover the scope, goals, objectives, beneficiary countries, key activities, including Tsunami Ready, and implementation strategy of the new CoastWAVE 2.0 Project, funded by DG ECHO. Take part in a live Q&A session and connect with the community. 📎 Agenda: 👉Open/introduction of participants 👉Presentation of CoastWAVE 2.0 👉Q&A 👉General discussion 👉Any Other Business (AOB) Who should attend ❓ This webinar is ideal for professionals, tsunami experts, CPDs, universities, etc., interested in tsunami early warning systems and the implementation of Tsunami Ready. ❗ No prior registration required: Join info on visual below. Don't miss out on this opportunity. We look forward to your participation!
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UNESCO Ocean reposted this
🌊 The summary of discussions of the United Nations International Symposium on Strengthening the Ocean Science-Policy Interface is now available! Dive into the perspectives shared by our panelists and participants during the Symposium. The summary is available at www.un.org/regularprocess. Hosted by UN DOALOS, in collaboration with UNESCO Ocean, the Symposium explored regional experiences from around the world, and emphasized the critical role of the science-policy interface in building integrated actions for a sustainable ocean. 🌎 #WorldOceanAssessment #UNDOALOS #UNESCO #OceanScience #OceanHealth #OceanGovernance #SciencePolicyInterface #SharetheKnowledge 🐠
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🌐 Calling on our Member State Representatives and Experts: take this #GEBCO survey & help shape the future of ocean mapping. Your feedback is crucial for improving sea floor data access. 📅 [Last Day!] Submit your response by 19 April 2024 👉 https://ow.ly/sops50R1Zbt
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UNESCO Ocean reposted this
[Extended deadline] [SHORT TERM JOB OPPORTUNITY] 🐋 IW:LEARN is hiring a Technical Coordinator of the 10th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference (IWC10). Join us to prepare this key learning and exchange event for projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in the focal area of International Waters. Apply by 24 April 2024 (23:59 CET). More info: https://lnkd.in/eWHuXKgf UNESCO Ocean