Republished from: https://www.oceandecade.org/events/140/Call-for-Decade-Actions-No-012020-
The vision of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is ‘the science we need for the ocean we want’. To achieve the Ocean Decade vision, a wide range of partners will implement endorsed Decade Actions in the form of programmes, projects or activities over the next ten years.
Proponents of endorsed Decade Actions will have the opportunity to join a highly visible, shared, global effort that builds on decades of achievement in ocean science. There will be opportunities to create new collaborations across disciplines, geographies and generations, as well as opportunities to access new sources of support.
Via a first ‘Call for Decade Actions’, partners are invited to request endorsement under the Ocean Decade for transformative Decade Actions that contribute to the Ocean Decade vision. This Call for Decade Actions is the first of series that was launched as part of the Ocean Decade and it focuses specifically on: (i.) large-scale, multi-country, transformative Decade programmes; and (ii.) large-scale contributions of in-kind or financial resources for Decade Actions or coordination costs.
Programmes or contributions that will enhance the sustainability of ocean science, including infrastructure or individual or institutional capacity, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic are welcome in response to this call. Actions in any part of the world are welcome, and there is no limitation on who can submit a request for endorsement. Actions do not need to have funding secured before submission.
A suite of documents can be downloaded at the Ocean Decade website, providing additional information on the Call including: Guidance Note for Applicants; Frequently Asked Questions on the Call for Decade Actions; and Summary of the Implementation Plan.
Interested parties should complete and submit the relevant online “Request for Endorsement” before 15 January 2021. Decisions on endorsement under this Call will be made in the first quarter of 2021.
Those who are not yet ready to submit a full request are encouraged to register initial ideas through the contact details provided in the website. This will provide the opportunity to let others working on similar issues know who are interested in identifying new partners for proposed Decade Action.
Two virtual sessions are planned to provide additional information on the Call for Decade Actions on the 20 October 2020 between 14h and 15.30h UTC and the 6 November 2020 between 7h and 8.30h UTC.
During the preparation of submissions, interested parties are encouraged to consult and, where possible, collaborate with other institutions and partners working on common issues. Parties wishing to connect with other actors working in their geographic or thematic area of interest can download details of interested parties that are seeking collaborators, contact the IOC Secretariat at oceandecade@unesco.org or contact members of the Ocean Decade Executive Planning Group.
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030, Ocean Decade for short) will support a new cooperative framework to ensure that global ocean science provides greater benefits for ocean ecosystems and wider society. It will provide a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to create a new foundation for the scientific community, governments, civil society, and the UN system to strengthen the management of our oceans and coasts for the benefit of humanity.
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