In representation of the IOI, Cosmin Chivu, Project Officer joined a series of side events dealing with relevant Ocean thematics.
Distinguished experts examined how knowledge-based institutions such as the IOI can contribute to achieving effective solutions that meet the global SDGs and ambitions, while also considering the role that Ocean literate communities can play in accelerating this transition.
In view of the synergies between the Symposium thematics and the mission and programmes of the IOI in developing Ocean governance capacity globally, the IOI was invited to attend this meeting.
A Behnam, Honorary President, IOI and A Vassallo, Managing Director, IOI HQ visited HE Dr G Vella, President of Malta, Hon Dr Ian Borg, Minister for Foreign, Trade and European Affairs and Prof S Calleya, Director, Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies.
The Ocean Literacy and Alumni Lecture Series was held at the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR)/African Regional Aquaculture Centre (ARAC) Centre, in Nigeria.
IOI Germany and the host institute, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), successfully conducted a training course on the co-design and development of transdisciplinary research projects in a Global North/South perspective.
Following last year’s successful pilot, IOI Canada recently delivered its second Workshop on Ocean Governance for Indigenous Peoples.
43 Ocean Academy Programmes were successfully delivered this year reaching some 1500 persons around the world.