Call for Applications! for Online Workshop on Ocean Governance Capacity Building Training Program!
This online training program provides an introduction to global ocean governance, including a primer on public international law related to the oceans and the international legal framework for the blue economy. It is centered on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and related instruments addressing fisheries, marine pollution, conservation and biodiversity, climate change, maritime transport and shipping, marine scientific research, and activities in the Area, among other topics. This training program is tailored to participants working in the Asian region, including the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and seas in the Asian region.
Workshop languages and dates.
The workshop consists of two components: self-paced e-learning course and live sessions. The workshop takes approximately 24 hours to complete.
Certificate.
Participants who successfully complete the training program requirements will be awarded a certificate.
Who may apply?
The training is designed for lawyers and non-lawyers. To be eligible, participants must meet all the following criteria:
• Be government officials, staff members of partner or collaborating organizations, or relevant stakeholders working directly on issues concerning ocean governance, oceans policy, fisheries, marine pollution, conservation and biodiversity, maritime transport and shipping, marine scientific research, activities in the Area, or related thematic areas.
• Be a national of, or have a direct working relationship with, a developing State in Asia. Priority will be given to applicants whose work is related to Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, or the seas in the Asian region.
• Demonstrate a desire to contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other relevant instruments related to the oceans.
• Have fluency or working proficiency in English.
• Applicants with a nominating letter from their employer will be given preferential consideration. A nomination letter template is enclosed.
A fillable PDF version of the form can be downloaded HERE.
Cost. The training is available at no cost to the participants.
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