The IOI makes available Ocean and IOI training-related information and opportunities, reporting of IOI’s activities and plans, via the IOInforma. The latest IOInforma bulletins are available to view below and back issues can be found in the News Blogs or the IOInforma Archives.  Readers are welcome to email IOI HQ for any feedback or information.

Highlights 

• Launch of the English edition of the 9th World Ocean Review in the Series: “Marine Biodiversity - Vital Essence of Our Ocean”; NEWS
• The IOI Ocean Academy’s global outreach in Ocean Literacy grows even more in 2026: NEWS

News

• News from the IOI Ocean Academy Network: REPORT

         IOI Ocean Academy (India) Director Vinitaa Apte visits IOI HQ Malta, 16 January 

         A Focus on the Swahili‑language IOI Ocean Academy Kenya Online Ocean Literacy Course on Gender and Social Inclusion           in Ocean Conservation and Coastal Resource Management 9 February – 20 February 2026, Online (Kenya) 

• The Ocean Yearbook request for manuscripts for Ocean Yearbook Volume 41: OPEN CALL
• Exploring the interpretation and application of Ocean Accounting in Marine Spatial Planning: Participatory roundtable and role-play workshop; 21 January 2026, Cape Town: REPORT
• The IOI Chile Training Centre wraps up the year 2025 with a Workshop and a special guest lecture: REPORT

From Vision to Responsibility: Advancing Ocean Governance Beyond National Jurisdiction

Reflections on the entry into force of the BBNJ Treaty: ARTICLE

IOI Capacity Development Portfolio

• 2026 Portfolio: IOI annual in-person Training Programmes on Ocean Governance; Planning Calendar and Save-the-Date: NEWS

IOI Ocean Academy

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