IOI Training Programmes Portfolio

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES:

Post Graduate Degree: Master of Arts in Ocean Governance - Offered in Malta

(with the Faculty of Laws of the University of Malta)

This postgraduate programme aims to forge a knowledge base that is essentially legal but which also delves into the natural and social sciences to determine how an effective regulatory framework should operate; it serves to further enhance the development of learning and research in the field of marine resource management and maritime security from a multidisciplinary perspective
The programme is delivered annually over 13 months, commencing each October
It is coordinated by the Environmental and Resources Department within the Faculty of Laws of the University of Malta, and is supported by the Department of International Law, the Institute of Earth Systems, the Department of Biology (Faculty of Science), the Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy, and the International Ocean Institute
The taught component is composed of 12 Study Units addressing the broad topics underpinning Ocean Governance; a research component comprises the writing of a dissertation on a topic related to ocean governance. Total credit value of the programme is 90 ECTS.

Ocean Governance: Policy, Law & Management - Offered in Canada

Offered by IOI in Canada at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Two-month residential programme offered annually since 1981 in May-July
Global coverage of ocean governance issues
Training consists of over 200 hours in the classroom, and includes lectures, interactive discussions, field trips, simulations and exercises, individual participant presentations, and an international round table.

REGIONAL PROGRAMMES:

Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic & Caspian Seas - Offered in Malta

Offered by IOI in Malta, Europe and accredited for 15ECTS by the University of Malta
Five-week residential programme offered annually since 2005 in November-December
Coverage of regional ocean governance issues with specific emphasis on the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas.

Ocean Governance Training Programme for Africa - Offered in South Africa

Offered by IOI in Cape Town, South Africa
Four-week residential programme offered since 2013, in August/September
Coverage of regional ocean governance issues with specific emphasis on the African Seas.

Regional Ocean Governance Framework, Implementation of UNCLOS and its Related Instruments

in the SE Asian Seas & the Indian Ocean - Offered in Thailand

Offered by the IOI in Thailand
Annual four-week residential programme
Coverage of regional ocean governance issues with specific emphasis on the Southeast Asian Seas and Indian Ocean.

Ocean Governance, Ocean Sciences & Geoethics - Offered in Latin America & the Caribbean Countries

Offered by IOI Brazil and IOI Costa Rica, in Latin America and the Caribbean countries
The four-week training course is offered each year in a different country of these regions
The course programme includes coverage of global and regional ocean governance issues concerning Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sustainable Development & Governance of the Caspian Sea - Offered in Turkmenistan

Organised by the IOI in partnership with the State Enterprise on Caspian Sea Issues at the President of Turkmenistan and at their behest
Two-week residential programme held annually since 2013 at Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan
Coverage of regional issues of the Caspian Sea.

Ocean Governance for the Western Pacific Region - Offered in PR China

Organised by the IOI in partnership with the State Oceanic Administration of PR China
Four-week residential programme in Tianjin, PR China
Coverage of regional issues of the Western Pacific Regional Seas.