Co-Designing Decade Actions Kick-Off Meeting [Video]

Co-Design of Decade Actions: Support and Mentoring Programme for Future Decade Actions from Caribbean SIDS

Date: 24 July 2024

The Co-Design of Decade Actions: Support and Mentoring Programme for Future Decade Actions from Caribbean SIDS commenced with an online kick-off meeting on 24 July 2024. The session aimed to introduce participants to the programme and outline the essential steps and objectives.

The meeting began with a warm welcome and an overview of the session’s objectives, setting the stage for an engaging and informative event. This was followed by a discussion on the latest Call for Decade Actions No. 6, with a particular focus on applications from Africa and Caribbean SIDS. Participants were then given the opportunity to introduce themselves.

The scope and objectives of the training were detailed, emphasizing the programme’s mission to deliver transformative ocean science solutions for sustainable development. The training roadmap was presented, highlighting key activities and milestones that participants would need to follow.

Finally, the session concluded with an outline of the next steps, including immediate actions required from participants. This comprehensive kick-off meeting set a solid foundation for the subsequent training and mentoring activities, aiming to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute effectively to the UN Ocean Decade initiatives.