IOCAfrica Travel Grants for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) to Attend the UN Ocean Conference and the One Ocean Science Congress 2025.

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Application Deadline: March 31, 2025,

The Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will happen from June 9 to June 13, 2025, in Nice, France, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica. This vital occasion is aimed toward accelerating international initiatives in direction of reaching Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), which focuses on Life Below Water.

Preceding UNOC3), the One Ocean Science (OOS) Congress is scheduled to happen from June 3–6, 2025, serving as a foundational scientific occasion main up to UNOC3. This congress goals to supply evidence-based insights on numerous essential subjects, together with ocean well being, the impacts of local weather change, efficient conservation methods, and the sustainable use of marine sources.

IOCAFRICA Travel grants for African ECOPs
Recognising the significance of African ECOP illustration in international ocean governance, IOCAFRICA will present journey, lodging, and subsistence assist for chosen African ECOPs to attend UNOC3 and the OOS Congress. This initiative straight contributes to the implementation of the Ocean Decade Africa Roadmap by:

• Enhancing the expertise and skilled improvement of African ECOPs by means of
  direct engagement in high-level ocean science and coverage discussions.
• Strengthening worldwide networks and collaborations, connecting ECOPs
  with international consultants, establishments, and decision-makers.
• Ensuring that African views and experience are actively represented in
  shaping the way forward for ocean sustainability.

  Eligibility Criteria

• Be based mostly in Africa or affiliated with an African establishment.
• Have a background in ocean science, marine coverage, governance, or a associated discipline.
• Have confirmed registration for OSS Congress and/or accreditation for the UNOC3
• Demonstrate proficiency in English and/or French (the working languages of UNOC3 and OOS Congress)
• Hold a legitimate passport and be eligible for Visa of France. Flights will solely be booked after affirmation of the Visa.
• Be out there to absolutely take part in the convention classes and associated actions.
• Commit to submitting a post-conference report and a recorded testimonial to the IOCAFRICA Secretariat inside a specified timeframe after the occasion.

Application Process
Applicants should submit the following paperwork as a merged pdf file:

1. Updated CV.
2. Copy of the most up-to-date diploma certificates.
3. Motivation letter, detailing:

• The occasion(s) you propose to attend (OOS Congress and/or UNOC3).
• Your particular function at the occasion (e.g., presenter, panelist, participant).
• How participation will contribute to your skilled progress as an ECOP.
• Proof of accreditation for UNOC3 and/or registration affirmation for the OOS Congress,

1. A suggestion letter from a supervisor, mentor, or senior colleague in the
   ocean science and governance discipline. The letter ought to:

• Confirm the applicant’s lively involvement in ocean science, analysis, or
  governance.
• Endorse their potential contribution to and profit from attending UNOC3 and
  the OOS Congress.
• Highlight their alignment with the objectives of the Ocean Decade.

Submission Deadline
All functions should be submitted by March 31, 2025, with the topic “Application for UNOC3/OSS Congress Travel Grant” to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Travel grants for Early Career Ocean Professionals