Meeting of the IOC Group of Experts on Ocean Literacy

17 - 18 November 2025,

no location specified or online event

Agenda



Adoption of the agenda
DAY 1 RECAP and preparations for the joint meeting
1 Decision of the 33rd Session of the IOC Assembly relating to the Group of Experts on Ocean Literacy
1.1 Tasks assigned to the Group of Experts by the IOC Assembly
2 Aligning the IOC Plan of Action for Ocean Literacy 2026-2030 with the IOC CD Strategy 2023-2030 Implementation Plan
2.1 Consideration of overlaps/synergies/opportunities
2.2 Considerations associated with the further development of the Plan of Action for Ocean Literacy 2026-2030 – what needs to be considered in developing individual and joint workplans
3 Developing a longer-term mechanism for coordinating ocean literacy and capacity development related priorities and actions across the IOC
3.1 Priorities for collaboration and joint implementation
3.2 Development of a suggested approach for implementation
4 Discussion of other tasks assigned to the Group of Experts under the 2025-2027 TORs
4.1 Improved coordination of ocean literacy activities implemented across regions
4.2 Identification of synergies with relevant groups, including but not limited to UNESCO Sectors, Indigenous Peoples, Civil Society Organizations, international organizations, academic institutions, NGOs, relevant networks, and private sector associations
4.3 Support the assessment and monitoring progress of ocean literacy across Member States