The IOI Malta course for 2010 is dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), the competent international body dealing with ocean science and ocean services since 1960. The IOI has throughout the years of its existence established fruitful relations and collaborated with the Commission in its endeavors. The IOI appreciates the continuing support provided by the IOC especially in the area of ocean governance, training and awareness raising. The programme of the course will include special lectures on the history of the IOC and its activities.
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Course Outline
This course will consist of 4 modules, presented over a five-week period. Topics covered include:

  • Global Ocean Governance Framework
  • Managing our relations with the oceans
  • Conflict Management and Consensus-Building
  • Regional Ocean Governance Frameworks for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas

Targeted participants
Candidates should preferably have at least a first degree in a field relevant to marine affairs and science. They must be nominated and sponsored by an appropriate Government entity, university or equivalent educational institution or by a national or regional organisation. A working knowledge of English is essential. Applicants from developed or EU countries (except Eastern European countries) will be considered only if they are fully funded or are registered at the University of Malta as graduate students.

Course Fees
Eur. 5500, covering accommodation, daily allowance for meals, course delivery materials, all bench fees, use of university facilities, participation in field trips and social programme organised as part of the course.

Scholarships
Limited scholarships covering fully or in part the expenses of the course are available.

Logistics
The course will be held at the University of Malta. Participants will be accommodated in a residence situated within walking distance from University.

OceanLearn

The IOI Malta Course forms part of IOI-OceanLearn, the system-wide programme for the coordination, delivery, quality assurance and development of global partnerships for the International Ocean Institute’s capacity building activities

IOI-OceanLearn aims to develop an interdisciplinary and integrated culture of knowledge, inclusive and accessible to all, focusing on Ocean Affairs and Ocean Science, for the wide dissemination of knowledge and meeting the needs of both developed and developing nations.

For more information contact: Course Coordinator