Our ocean is under pressure because of pollution, CO2 emissions, over-fishing, etc. There is one UN plan for the ocean (Sustainable Development Goal 14) but there are many stakeholders. They all ne...
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO is proud to support the UN Ocean Conference in New York from 5-9 June, 2017. For more information on how the Intergovernmental Oceanog...
2nd International Marine/Maritime Spatial Planning Conference (UNESCO, Paris, 15-17 March 2017). The adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, a specific goal #14 for oceans and seas, an...
22 mai 2012 Journée internationale de la Biodiversité sur le thème de la Biodiversité marine. 200 collégiens et lycéens sont accueillis à l'UNESCO afin de découvrir tout au long de la journée ce qu...
Find out how the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO works to mobilize ocean science for sustainable development. Our goal is to transform the best scientific knowledge into ...
Vladimir Ryabinin, Executive Secretary of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO), discusses how the ocean is the cradle of life in Planet Earth.
Find out how the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO works with partners around the world to mobilize ocean science for sustainable development.
On 2 November 2017, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, with the support of the Government of Norway, hosted a side event "Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 14: The...
2nd International Marine/Maritime Spatial Planning Conference (UNESCO, Paris, 15-17 March 2017). The speakers share practical examples of ocean planning in areas beyond national jurisdictions, high...
At The UN Ocean Conference, the Seychelles were recognized for their important investments in global ocean science infrastructure for the benefit of humankind.
On 6 June 2017, on the margins of the UN Ocean Conference, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) partnered with Sky News, the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly,...
Underwater cultural heritage links humanity to its history with the oceans. UNESCO fights for its preservation. See the beauty of submerged heritage and see how you connect to the oceans and join U...
The United Nations announced on 5 December 2017 the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) to mobilize the scientific community, policy-makers, business and civil society a...
The United Nations announced on 5 December 2017 the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) to mobilize the scientific community, policy-makers, business and civil society a...
Lisa Levin (Scripps Institutions) speaks about deep sea warming and ocean and climate scientific research during COP22 side event in Marrakech, 11 November 2016. Panel moderated by Dr. Vladimir Rya...
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Intergovermental Oceanographic Commission, Wendy Watson-Wright, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and Assistant Director-...
Oceans are under stress. The Global Partnership for Oceans is a growing alliance of governments, international organizations, civil society groups, and private sector interests that will mobilize k...
The United Nations announced on 5 December 2017 the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) to mobilize the scientific community, policy-makers, business and civil society a...
At The UN Ocean Conference, the United States were recognized for their important investments in global ocean science infrastructure for the benefit of humankind.
Learn about the objectives of the first Global Ocean Science Report published by UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). Watch and share!
The United Nations announced on 5 December 2017 the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) to mobilize the scientific community, policy-makers, business and civil society a...
UNESCO’s World Heritage Marine Programme invites you join the movement to protect our ocean for future generations. The My Ocean Pledge was started by children living in UNESCO World Heritage Marin...
On 6 June 2017, on the margins of the UN Ocean Conference, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) partnered with Sky News, the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly,...
On the occasion of the release of the film L’Odyssée, October 12, 2016 in the theaters, lead star Lambert Wilson joins UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission as well as the Ocean and C...