REGISTER NOW for the next IOI Ocean Academy online modules offered free of charge in Spanish, French, English, Urdu and Ewe, by our global partners in Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan and Togo respectively.
Visit the IOI Ocean Academy webpage for more information, and to check out other learning opportunities open for application from time to time.
Ocean Governance – A Major Factor to Mitigate Climate Change and to Ensure Sustainable Use of Ocean Resources with Reference
to Pakistan
Urdu/English
29 September - 10 October 2025
Tourism and Oceans: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Mexico
Spanish
7 October - 6 November 2025
Ocean Literacy for the benefit of French-speaking West African countries bordering the
Atlantic Ocean
French/Moroccan dialect
14 October - 13 November 2025
Successful delivery of four IOI Ocean Academy modules was completed over the last two months with participants completing the modules delivered in Spanish, Arabic and English by our global partners.
Our global network of IOI Ocean Academy Directors create and deliver interesting and relevant content to enrich ocean literacy directly within their local communities, removing barriers to knowledge access by using local languages and local expertise. The lesson content and the guided debates are designed to support community, personal growth and positive change in favour of the ocean and ocean action.
- COSTA RICA: El Vaivén del Mar: La Formación y el Comportamiento de las Mareas (The Swaying of the Sea: the Formation and Behaviour of the Tides); 5-30 August, Spanish
- EGYPT: أهداف التنمية المستدامة ومساهمتها فى الحفاظ على البيئة البحرية (Contribution of the Sustainable Development Goals to Marine Environmental Conservation); 19-31 July, Arabic
- MALDIVES: Managing Coastal Hazards in the Maldives: Risks, Systems and Responses; 10-21 August, English
- SOUTH AFRICA: Ocean Literacy; 21 - 30 July, English
Some feedback from the participants - in their own words:
“Participating in the programme was a highly rewarding experience. The sessions were well-paced, interactive, and delivered by knowledgeable facilitators. I particularly appreciated the real-world case studies, which made the topics relatable to our local context. The group discussions encouraged sharing of diverse perspectives. This experience has deepened my understanding of ocean literacy and inspired me to explore ways to contribute to marine conservation in my community.”
Nthabiseng Sithole (South Africa)
“I was very happy and become have more knowledge in marine environment,and know all information about sustainable environment”
Mohammed Abdel Sabour Abdel Moneim Ahmed (Egypt)
“The programme was lively and I enjoyed all the sessions. The host and the presenters were available to answer all my questions and even gave time for me to share my own country's experience. Every aspect was well coordinated and I have gathered enough new knowledge to share with my community”
Chinche Sylvie Belengfe, Cameroon (Maldives)