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Toward Effective Capacity Sharing for the Ocean Sciences: Opportunities for Collaboration with UNESCO/IOC’s Capacity Development Programme

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sustainable development, including conservation of the ocean, its habitats, and resources, requires integrated global efforts. As a leading United Nations body for oceanic matters, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO/IOC) plays a pivotal role in facilitating and developing mechanisms to improve ocean science, management, and services worldwide. This paper examines UNESCO/IOC's approach to capacity sharing, highlighting empowerment of individuals, organizations, and governments in achieving sustainable development goals following guidelines established by the family of nations under various multilateral environmental agreements. It presents the Commission’s strategic capacity development framework, analyzes lessons from regional coordination mechanisms, and explores collaborative strategies for addressing capacity development barriers. The manuscript also underscores the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) as a transformative opportunity to foster capacity development and effective sharing of ocean science knowledge and resources.

Source: Oceanography

DOI: 10.5670/oceanog.2025.118

Authors: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, Johanna Diwa-Acallar, Ana Azevedo Mazzuco, Gregory Reed, Peter Pissierssens

Institution: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

Language: English

Topic: International Science and Diplomacy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500