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New appointments to sargasso sea commission for...
26 Nov 2024 by m-duque@unesco.org
On November 12th the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission.
UNESCO-IOC leads session on Transboundary Marin...
26 Nov 2024 by f.vilar-denardi@unesco.org
On 25 September 2024, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC) led a workshop on transboun...
Want to grow your Mediterranean sustainability ...
20 Nov 2024 by f.vilar-denardi@unesco.org
Connect with inspiring women driving change in our coastal communities
Pacific Island nations set a course towards sus...
18 Nov 2024 by m-duque@unesco.org
It’s been a busy year for the team at the Oceanic Fisheries Management Project with significant progress ranging f...
Understanding the Central Asian Cryosphere: Wor...
14 Nov 2024 by f.vilar-denardi@unesco.org
Region’s effort to advance developmental scenarios based on climate change predictions to create the basis for Dia...
In Memoriam: Hugh Walton - A Legend within the ...
24 Oct 2024 by m-duque@unesco.org
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Walton, a beloved colleague, mentor, and friend to m...
3rd Progress Report on SDG Indicator 6.5.2: Ad...
23 Oct 2024 by m-duque@unesco.org
UNESCO and UNECE have jointly released a report underscoring the crucial need for enhanced transboundary water coo...
Management Plan for the “Mar de Juan Fernández”...
21 Oct 2024 by m-duque@unesco.org
The management plan for Chile’s “Juan de Juan Fernández” Multiple-Use Conservation Area was approved September 202...
Building collaborative strategies for regional ...
17 Oct 2024 by f.vilar-denardi@unesco.org
Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a key tool for the sustainable management of marine resources, allowing activitie...
1st Limpopo Joint Basin Survey successfully con...
16 Oct 2024 by f.vilar-denardi@unesco.org
The survey aimed to foster deeper collaboration among Member States
Celebrating a 15-Year Partnership: PAP/RAC and ...
16 Oct 2024 by m-duque@unesco.org
Showcasing PAP/RAC’s projects supported by the Global Evironment Facility (GEF) on a dedicated website.
Mediterranean Coast Day 2024 celebration in Alg...
16 Oct 2024 by m-duque@unesco.org
The main celebration of this year's Mediterranean Coast Day took place in Annaba, Algeria, on 25 September. Organi...