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Capacity Development and Stakeholder Engagement in IOCARIBE
Exciting progress is being made as IOCARIBE continues to strengthen ocean science and sustainable development across the Tropical Americas and Caribbean regions:
Key Initiatives:
- Launching a Blue Schools Network to inspire the next generation of ocean advocates, with coordinator training beginning in January 2025.
- Expanding support for Venezuela, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Dominican Republic, and Colombia through targeted marine spatial planning (MSP) initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement Highlights:
- A strengthened focus on inclusive collaboration, engaging governments, local communities, early-career professionals, and indigenous groups.
- Enhanced partnerships through the TAC Ocean Decade Task Force, connecting stakeholders from diverse sectors to co-design innovative ocean solutions.
28 Enero 2025
What’s Next:
- Integrating indigenous and local knowledge into ocean science efforts to ensure sustainable and equitable outcomes.
- Advancing regional partnerships through the Adaptation Fund, driving impactful pilot projects to tackle pressing challenges.
IOCARIBE remains dedicated to fostering collaboration, empowering decision-making, and building a sustainable future for our oceans. 
Stay tuned for more updates as we champion stakeholder engagement, ocean literacy, and capacity development in the region!