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UAE Hosts the First Intergovernmental

Session of the IOC Sub-Commission

for the Central Indian Ocean

May 30, 2025 12

The UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, in collaboration with

UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), hosted the First
Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Central Indian Ocean

(IOCINDIO-1) recently, in Ras Al Khaimah. This milestone event reflects the UAE’s long-
standing commitment to strengthening international cooperation in scientific research and the

protection of the marine environment.

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The meeting established a foundational framework for IOCINDIO’s work, strengthening regional
cooperation in ocean sciences and supporting progress toward key sustainable development

goals. It brought together experts from international organizations specializing in ocean
research and marine science.

The meeting addressed several key themes, including the development of joint strategies to

conserve marine ecosystems, the enhancement of research and technical capabilities among
member states, and the expansion of knowledge in ocean monitoring and marine resource

management. It also laid the groundwork for a collaborative framework to tackle shared
environmental challenges, such as climate change and ocean pollution.

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