Welcome to the Capacity Development Site
people.jpgThrough 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 ... 

 

 

Latest News

Upcoming Events

Vacancy: Regional Coordinator, Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem, Cartagena
The Sustainable Management of the Shared Living Marine Resources of the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) and Adjacent Regions project, developed by IOCARIBE Member States, is looking for a regional coordinator (closing 3 Nov 2009).

NF-POGO Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography - Call for Applications
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has been TENTATIVELY awarded a renewal for the Nippon Foundation (NF) - Partnership for Observations of the Global Ocean (POGO) Centre of Excellence (CofE) in Observational Oceanography. Tentative Programme dates are from 1 August, 2010 to 31 May, 2011 at BIOS and it is anticipated that travel and living expenses will be covered. Deadline to Apply - 01 Febrary 2010

UNESCO UNITWIN Network in Marine Biology and Sustainable Development in East Africa
In September 2009, the partnership in marine sciences between the Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Tanzania and the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, United Kingdom was officially recognized by UNESCO through the creation of the UNESCO UNITWIN Network in Marine Biology and Sustainable Development in East Africa. 

CASTE-LF Formation Post-Graduée en Météorologie par Satellite et Climat Mondial
Le Centre Regional des Sciences et Technologies de l'Espace en Langue Français (CASTE-LF) à Rabat, Maroc accepte des candidatures pour leur 3eme session de formation post-graduée (Novembre 2009) : Mastère en Sciences et Technologies de l'Espace avec specialité en Météorologie par Satellite et Climat Mondial. Date limite de réception des candidatures: 1 Octobre, 2009

Consulting opportunity - climate change in African coasts
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission is inviting applications from qualified marine or environmental scientists, with working experience in African government-mandated research organisation.



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