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.
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
Covid allowing, 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.
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;
- To promote the role of science and technology in supporting the development and implementation of ocean governance systems;
- To highlight emerging socio-economic and environmental issues and the need for ocean governance to adapt to changing scenarios;
- To present regional problems and explore potential solutions;
- To 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.
The IOI-SA Course in Ocean Governance for Africa is an annual course run in September in association with our course partner, SANBI. The 2022 training will be held from the 5th – 30th September 2022. For application, follow this link.
Deadline for Applications is 15th May – no late applications will be considered. If you are unable to apply using the online form, email shampton@ioisa.org for an application form. Download the brochure of the course here.
More details, follow this link.