UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

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Global framework (2021-2030) generating critical ocean knowledge for sustainable management, driving collaborative actions across ten key ocean challenges with endorsed programs and projects.

Source: https://oceandecade.org/

Funding Details

Funder: UNESCO/IOC — endorsement only, no direct funding
Funding Goal: Endorsement pathway for ocean-related projects under the UN Decade of Ocean Science
Funding Amount: No direct funding
Deadline: Rolling (Decade Contributions) (Rolling)
How to Apply: Apply for endorsed action status to boost credibility for grant applications. Call 09/2025 closed August 2025. Decade Contributions accepted on rolling basis.
Target Region: Global
Contact: oceandecade.org
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 20:30

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Project Scope

Use endorsed status in grant applications for credibility

Constraints

Endorsement only — no direct funding

Summary

The UN Ocean Decade endorsement pathway provides visibility and credibility for ocean-related projects. Already in known_calls.json. No change — Call 09/2025 closed August 2025. Decade Contributions accepted on rolling basis. Apply for endorsed action status to boost credibility for grant applications. This is a visibility and credibility tool, not a direct funding source.

Historical Context

The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development runs 2021-2030. Multiple calls for endorsed actions have been conducted. Call 09/2025 closed August 2025. Rolling Decade Contributions pathway remains open.

Why it was added

Endorses and supports ocean science programs and projects, provides framework and visibility for marine conservation initiatives

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