After another successful year of global outreach from the IOI Ocean Academy Programme in 2024, we are happy to announce that the IOI has confirmed additional funds to extend the IOI Ocean Academy Programme for another three years; a reflection of the great work carried out globally by the IOI Ocean Academy.
We welcome to the network, IOI Alumnus Monique Pool who is scheduled to deliver ocean literacy modules in Dutch language out of Suriname. She joins the global Ocean literacy network of the IOI who between them have already delivered ocean knowledge for all to target communities world wide and with more than 60 modules expected to be delivered over 2025, and bringing the number of IOI Ocean Academy nodes to 20.
REGISTER NOW for the next IOI Ocean Academy online modules offered free of charge, by our global partners.
Visit the IOI Ocean Academy webpage for more information, and to check out other learning opportunities open for application from time to time.
Ocean Literacy and Governance
Dutch Language
First course to be held - starting 3rd week of March
FOUR IOI OCEAN ACADEMY MODULES HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED SINCE JANUARY
- PAKISTAN: Oceans – Carbon Sinks to Support Global Climate and Life on Earth with Special Reference to Pakistan, 27 January - 7 February; Urdu & English
- BLACK & MEDITERRANEAN SEAS: Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development and Ocean Governance, 4-25 February; English
- MALDIVES: Relationship Between Coastal Vegetation and Island Marine Ecosystems, 13-26 February; Dhivehi
- KENYA: Sustainable use of Marine Resources for Food Security in Kenya, 17-28 February; Swahili
Some Feedback from the participants from the courses recently completed below:
"My experience with the course has been highly enriching and insightful. The content was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics such as ocean governance, sustainable fisheries, climate change, and Pakistan’s maritime potential. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, presenting complex issues in a clear and accessible manner. I particularly appreciated the practical focus on real-world challenges and solutions, especially with reference to Pakistan’s blue economy and resource management. Overall, the course has broadened my understanding of ocean-related issues and equipped me with valuable knowledge that I can apply in both professional and personal contexts."
Hina Moin, Pakistan
"I want to say that you people to continue more programmes like this and to continue this it is a good experience and I met lots of good people and the teacher is very kind and very funny and understand us and listen the things we say and communicate us the way we want and I want more and more programme like this to participate."
Ibrahim Rasheed, Maldives
News from the IOI Ocean Academy Directors’ Network:
- IOI Ocean Academy Director (Maldives) Azmath Jaleel provided a targeted lecture on marine pollution to the staff of the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve in Eydhafushi, Maldives.
- IOI Ocean Academy Director Karim Hilmi (Morocco) was invited to speak at the Model United Nations event organised by the IUR/Politic Sciences on 14 Feb at the Rabat International University, the audience also included ambassadors and high level personalities from the country.