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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · 20d

📌2/2 Advancing Sustainable Ocean Management through Ocean Accounting From Global Framework to Local Implementation 🌍

Together with #PwaniUniversity, @oceanaccounts.bsky.social, #UNSW_CSDR, and #UKDefra

🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/wiomsa-2025-...

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · 20d

🌊 @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social at #WIOMSA2025!

We’re co-hosting 2 big special sessions on Oct 3:
📌1/2 The UN Decade of Ocean Science: Milestones and Gaps in Bridging the Science–Policy–Society Interface in Africa🌐

With partners @unoceandecade.bsky.social and @vliz.be

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Sep 5

...the Conference provides a unique platform to advance key frameworks such as the #AfricaDecadeofOceanScience, #AfricanUnionAgenda2063, and the #AfricaBlueEconomyStrategy, accelerating innovation and sustainable ocean development across the region 🚀

#OurOceanConference #OceanAction #ClimateAction

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Sep 5

Discussions focused on how @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social will strengthen partnerships to ensure the first-ever #OurOceanConference in Africa delivers concrete commitments for the health and sustainability of the global ocean 🌐🐠.

Dr. Ibukun Adewumi, Head of UNESCO-IOCAFRICA, highlighted that...

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Sep 5

On 2 September 2025, the @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social Secretariat hosted a delegation from the Our Ocean Conference Secretariat, including Meaghan Cuddy and Alexander David Lee-Emery, alongside Kenya’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, led by Dr. Davies Makilla.

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join @unesco.ioafrica.bsky.social, @conservationorg.bsky.social, FEFA & AGNES for a #ACS2 side event on Africa’s Natural Climate Solutions Roadmap.

🗓️: 8 September 2025.

🕐: 12:00- 13:00 hrs EAT

📍: Room T1, Addis International Convention Center.

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Aug 28

⏰ Apply for the Our Shared Ocean Direct Funding Project Awards 2025 now!🌍

👉 www.marine.ie/site-area/re...

🌍 Up to €100K for 12–18 month projects in ocean science, climate resilience & the blue economy, led by the Irish Marine Institute and supported by Irish Aid.

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌊 Training Opportunity!

International Field Training School on Early Detection of Alien Invasive Species in Mediterranean Marinas.

📍 Tunisia | 🗓️ 15–21 Nov 2025
✨ 2 slots open for outstanding applicants from across Africa.

⏳ Deadline: 15 Sept 2025
🔗 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Aug 14

#WIOMSA2025

IOCAFRICA, WIOMSA, KMFRI & Nairobi Convention held a successful meeting with Kenya's Principal Secretary for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Hon. PS Betsy Muthoni Njagi, to discuss the preparations for the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium.

🌊 Register by Aug 20: lnkd.in/drTXVu_i

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌊 Call for Tenders!

The OPERA Project invites proposals to strengthen capacity across Africa, boosting skills, tools, and partnerships for resilient coasts and climate-ready communities.

🔗 Learn more:
* OPERA Project: www.unoceanprediction.org/en/opera-oce...

#OceanDecade #ClimateResilience

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌊 Join @unesco_iocafrica at #WIOMSA2025, Mombasa, Kenya, Sept 28–Oct 3!

IOCAFRICA Chair, Ambassador Hellen Gichuhi invites you to the #WIOMSA2025 science symposium!

🔥1,190 abstracts
🎤55 Special Sessions & 32 mini-symposia

Register by Aug 20: symposium.wiomsa.org/register/

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌊 #WIOMSA2025 | Mombasa, Kenya | Sept 28–Oct 3

IOCAFRICA Chair, Amb. Hellen Gichuhi invites you to the biggest ocean science symposium!

🔥 1,190 abstracts recorded
🎤 55 Special Sessions & 32 Mini-Symposia

Shape the ocean’s future. Register by Aug 20:
🔗 symposium.wiomsa.org/register/

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Aug 5

🔬🌊 Join the Ocean Decade Africa Roadmap!

@unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social and partners offer eDNA training for non-invasive marine biodiversity monitoring.

📍 University of Ghana

📅 3–7 Nov 2025

🔗 Apply by 24 Aug 2025: otga.wufoo.com/forms/m164fy...

📚 Details: oceanexpert.org/event/4831

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Aug 2

🌊 Big win for ocean action in Africa!

The #OceanDecade has endorsed 3 key projects:
🐢 Biodiversity Atlas (Ghana)
🪸 Ecosystem Restoration (Nigeria)
🌬️ Upwelling Study (W. Africa)
Led by African & global partners.
🔗 oceandecade.org

#oceanscience #SDG14 #ClimateAction

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌊 The #OceanDecade is calling!

🚀 Decade Actions 09/2025 applications are now open.

SEAWARD Africa, led by @iocafrica & the Africa Ocean Decade Taskforce, invites proposals from stakeholders to drive the Ocean Decade Africa Roadmap.

🔗 Apply now: ow.ly/qxJh50Wt8

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 30

Introducing the #OceanDecade African & Adjacent Island States Taskforce!

18 ocean experts uniting to drive the Ocean Decade Africa Roadmap, advancing Africa's priorities for sustainable oceans.

Learn more: ow.ly/a1pu50WuK1G

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌍The Nansen-Tutu Centre announces its 15th Anniversary Symposium!
📅 19–20 Nov 2025
📍 Cape Town, South Africa
🕒 Registration deadline: 20 Sept 2025
📝 Abstract deadline: 15 Sept 2025
🔗 Registration link: bit.ly/4lSxM8c

#oceanscience #blueeconomy

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 28

🌊 Africa Day of Seas & Ocean | July 25 🌍
A day to celebrate Africa’s commitment to safeguarding its ocean heritage and advancing a science-led #BlueEconomy.
UNESCO-IOCAFRICA is driving ocean science, resilience & coastal livelihoods across Africa.
#OceanDecade #ClimateAction #MarineConservation

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 27

🌊 13th #WIOMSA Symposium!

📅 28 Sep – 3 Oct

📍 Mombasa, Kenya

#OceanDecade-endorsed: Join scientists & stakeholders for cutting-edge research & sustainable ocean solutions!

🔗 Register by 20 Aug: ow.ly/vyEK50WtOyo

#wiomsa2025 #marinescience #oceanconservation

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 26

🌱Did You Know?🌳
Mangroves support 65% of Africa’s coastal fish, store major blue carbon, and shield 15M people from storms.
Join us in celebrating the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26.
#MangroveDay2025 #BlueEconomy #OceanConservation

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌊Healthy Ocean = Healthy Economies
From fisheries to tourism, the ocean fuels jobs and livelihoods globally. A sustainable blue economy means driving growth while safeguarding marine ecosystems. When the ocean thrives, we all do.🌏💙
#blueeconomy #sustainableseas #OceanScience

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The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association @wiomsa.bsky.social · Jul 23

One Ocean, One Future.

With ocean science at the helm, WIOMSA welcomes you to join a growing wave of collaboration, dialogue, and knowledge exchange for our oceans, coasts, and communities.

Register before 20th August to attend #WIOMSA2025.

🔗 symposium.wiomsa.org/register/

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 22

📝 Submit your abstract to CoastPredict Session OS021: Satellite & In Situ Observations for Predicting Coastal Hazards and Enhancing Community Resilience.

📅 15-19 Dec 2025 | New Orleans
📌 Deadline: 30 July 2025 (23:59 EDT / 03:59 UTC)
🔗 Submit here: agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/pr...

AGU25

agu.confex.com

IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 21

Last Friday, IOCAFRICA hosted Sophia Laarissa, a visionary ECOP from Morocco and member of the African Ocean Decade Taskforce, at our Nairobi office. We remain committed to empowering and strengthening ECOP capacities for a brighter future in Africa.

#ECOPs #OceanDecade #UnescoOcean #OceanScience

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IOC Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States @unesco-iocafrica.bsky.social · Jul 18

This week, IOCAFRICA visited The Nature Conservancy Africa Office in Nairobi, where discussions focused on collaboration in marine spatial planning, blue carbon, and combating IUU fishing. Excited to strengthen this partnership for a sustainable ocean
#IUUFishing#IOCAFRICA #TNC #OceanSustainability

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