New Call for Action to Join the Ocean Decade

News article adapted from the news item written by the Ocean Decade team

Introducing Decade Actions No. 06/2023, unveiled on the 15th of October 2023! This initiative is on a mission to bridge the information and skill gaps in Africa and the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It's all about sparking an engaging, tailored, and all-inclusive journey to collaboratively shape Decade Actions that directly cater to the unique needs of local and regional communities.

Recognizing the past dearth of active involvement and leadership, coupled with the scarcity of assistance during the co-design phase and a definitive route to securing funding for approved Decade Actions, the current Call for Decade Actions No. 06/2023 is here to respond to the resounding call for a sea change in ocean science, all in the name of sustainable development in these regions. Get ready for a transformative ocean science experience!

Part I – Co-Design of Decade Actions

The first phase of the Call focuses on co-designing Decade Actions in Africa and Caribbean SIDS. Applicants from these regions are encouraged to submit proposals that align with local priorities, Ocean Decade criteria, and challenges. With support from Sweden, Ireland, and Norway, selected applicants will receive guidance in developing these actions, paving the way to access funding and addressing crucial ocean science gaps in Africa and the Caribbean SIDS.

Part II – Expression of Interest for Decade Programmes

 Additionally, as part of the Call for Decade Actions No. 06/2023, the Ocean Decade is soliciting Expressions of Interest for potential Decade Programme proposals aimed at addressing any of the 10 Decade Challenges, in line with the initial priorities identified in the Vision 2030 process.

Part III – Ocean Decade Projects

 At the Project level of the Call, 32 endorsed Decade Programmes – over two-thirds of the total amount of endorsed Programmes – are also inviting Decade Project submissions. Please see below and Annex I of the Guidance Note for Applicants for the full list.

Part IV – Ocean Decade Contributions

Decade Contributions of in-kind or financial resources are also encouraged to support: (i) the implementation of co-design Decade Actions developed under Part 1 of the Call; and/or (ii) funding of co-design of new Decade Actions in other priority regions such as Pacific SIDS and Latin America for future upcoming Calls.

How to take part in Call for Decade Action No. 06/2023

Interested parties should complete and submit the relevant online “Request for Endorsement” available on the Ocean Decade Network. Please note that there are several different online forms and different deadlines depending on the type of Action you are submitting.