Call for applications: Ocean Governance Training Programme, 4th-29th November 2024 in South Africa

The International Ocean Institute – Southern Africa (IOI-SA) invites you to apply for a 4-week annual ocean governance training programme taking place from 4^th-29^th November 2024. The course will be located at The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa.

GOAL OF THE COURSE:

The course is designed to meet the need within Africa for awareness and training in ocean governance. It works towards building a sustainable core of experts on ocean governance on the continent. The course focuses on Africa and emphasises the benefits of harmonising ocean policies to promote a shared, integrated and common approach to ocean management.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

The course is intended for mid-career professionals, educators, researchers and civil society members that have coastal and marine responsibilities, functions or interests, from countries within Africa.

OBJECTIVES:

• Build a core of well-informed decision-makers in Africa;
• Deepen the understanding of the importance of the regional seas and their resources in the context of regional politics and sustainable development;
• Provide insight into the regulatory frameworks for coastal and ocean governance, promote harmonization of policies;
• Build capacity to maximize the benefits afforded by implementing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other conventions;
• Promote the role of science and technology in supporting the development and implementation of ocean governance systems;
• Highlight emerging socio-economic and environmental issues and the need for ocean governance to adapt to changing scenarios;
•  Present regional problems and explore potential solutions;
• Provide a forum for exchange of views between managers and researchers,
• Promote a better understanding of the science management interface in coastal and ocean management;
• To catalyse the establishment of an IOI network in the region comprising of past and future participants.

BASIC COURSE OUTLINE:

MODULE 1: OCEANS AND COASTS –OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

MODULE 2: THE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

MODULE 3: GOVERNANCE TOOLS

MODULE 4: GOVERNANCE IN ACTION

MODULE 5: CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE

FIELD TRIP AND ASSIGNMENTS:

There will be field trips during the course to demonstrate real examples of some of the governance tools and mechanisms. Participants will be expected to complete a number of assignments, one of which will be presented on the final day of the course.

To apply please complete this online form by 28^th June. https://forms.gle/qa9bJSqFqt7QpwW36 

No late applications will be considered.

For more information, click on the links bellow : 

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuvrSWrDgArE4yTldtz5OX5Zfv5S9ffuRZz0wjPcHdfLwdrQ/viewform
• https://ioisa.org/ocean-governance-training-programme-2024/