Ocean Science Day at the IOC Assembly - 22 June 2023

Join celebrations for Ocean Science Day during a session of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO.

  • Date: 22 JUNE 2023  from 9:00 to 13:00

  • Event location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France - Online event

Join the delegates at the 32nd Session of the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO as we celebrate Ocean Science Day this month.

On June 22nd, the IOC will livestream a special session dedicated to scientific efforts, projects, and initiatives within the UN and beyond that aim to protect and understand our oceans. The session will showcase contributions from UN Ocean Decade actions, highlighting their work in enhancing sustainable development in marine and coastal environments. We will also engage in a dialogue about future perspectives for IOC initiatives and programs, focusing on the topics of "Generating and Using Science and Knowledge for Sustainable Development" with the participation of DCC-CR director Nadia Pinardi, and "Building the Infrastructure and Enabling Environment for the Ocean Decade."

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation. Save the date and join us in exploring the fascinating world of ocean science and its impact on our planet.

You can browse the programme at this link. The livestream will be accessible through this link, which will be active on June 22nd.