Through this site you will find information and regular updates on capacity development activities of IOC, and opportunities for oceanographers and scientists in the South. Participant to IOC meetings and workshops will find event information in the calendar section. Detailed information on activities are in the Activities menu item. 

There is urgency in developing the capacity of many Member States to manage their coastal and ocean resources more effectively and sustainably; and enable more countries to be involved in addressing the many challenges of ocean sciences and applications today.

IOC has successfully developed a unique network with the most talented scientists across the world and with research institutes in all regions, and is playing an essential role in addressing the critically urgent issues related to the protection and sustainable development of the ocean and coasts. The core principle of IOC capacity development is that it should issue-based and self-driven. Read more ...