15 April 2026 Call for Decade Actions no.11 is now open!
2026 marks the sixth year of implementation of the Ocean Decade, which kicked off in January with a historic milestone for ocean governance: the entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement on marine biological diversity in the high seas.
Building on this momentum, and looking towards the global ocean community's next milestone gathering at the upcoming Ocean Decade Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 7-9 April 2027, Call for Decade Actions No. 11/2026 is open to initiatives that enhance the science-policy-society nexus, translating scientific evidence into policies for sustainable ocean management and community well-being. It also invites contributions to provide travel support to enable participation in the 2027 Conference.
Decade Programmes
1. Submission of Expression of Interest outlining, among others:
- How the Programme will host and support coordination of endorsed Decade Projects
- How it plans to address a thematic area or geographic region not yet substantially covered by existing Decade Programmes
- How the science and knowledge generated will support decision-making and contribute to sustainable development
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Deadline: 31 May 2026, 23.59h UTC.
2. Submission of full Programme proposal
Proponents will be notified of the outcome by 15 June 2026, and successful applicants will be invited to submit a full Programme proposal by 31 August 2026, 23:59 UTC.
Decade Projects
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Deadline: 31 August 2026, 23:59h UTC.
Decade Contributions
- For travel support for the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference
- For the coordination of the Ocean Decade and/or Decade Actions
Deadline: 31 August 2026, 23:59h UTC.
Need more information
Applicants are also invited to attend one of the following Information Sessions where they will have the opportunity to ask their questions to the Decade Coordination Unit:
4 May 2026 | 16:30 to 17:30 (UTC)
Register here
5 May 2026 | 11:30 to 12:30 (UTC)
Register here
Please click here to find answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Call for Decade Actions No. 11/2026.