Background

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission is building capacity through its OceanTeacher Global Academy training system, which provides specialized training related to ocean science, observation, data/information management, and policy. The OceanTeacher Global Academy, operating through a network of Regional Training Centres (RTCs), Specialized Training Centres (STCs) and affiliated partners, is delivering initiatives to support the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development to build equitable capacity and promote expertise available worldwide. Training topics can assist Member States in achieving the SDGs as well as enhance capacity in emerging fields. OTGA encourages collaboration beyond IOC to position itself as the training platform for ocean-related topics within the UN and for the global community.

OTGA courses cover a range of topics related to the IOC high-level priorities, contributing to the IOC Mandate and the implementation of the IOC Capacity Development Strategy, enabling equitable participation of all IOC Member States, IOC Programmes, and IOC Regional Subsidiary Bodies.

Meeting goals:

(1) review the achievements of the network in the last year;

(2) discuss the Terms of Reference of OTGA as Programme Component; and

(3) strategically plan activities and budget for the next biennium based on OTGA 2025-2030 Vision.

Participation:

Participation in this meeting is invitation-only, restricted to IOC, OTGA RTC/STC Coordinators or representatives, and a group of Affiliated partners.

Format: 

Online