UNESCOIOC
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), commonly referred to as UNESCO-IOC, is an intergovernmental organization within UNESCO dedicated to ocean science, observation, and governance. Established in 1960, its mandate is to promote international cooperation in oceanography and to support sustainable use and protection of the oceans through science, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. The commission operates through collaboration with its member states, regional networks, and UNESCO's regional offices, with its secretariat based in Paris.
Core programs include the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), which coordinates sustained marine observations for weather,
It contributes to global policy and risk reduction by providing scientific assessments and advising governments on
Governance is provided by an intergovernmental assembly and a professional secretariat, with collaboration across regional seas