Explore how ocean governance works globally, including international frameworks, policy trends, and different approaches used around the world.
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Designed for ocean-sector professionals and decision makers working in global contexts, this micro-credential provides an overview of international ocean governance frameworks and planning processes. Through a combination of courses—including Global Ocean Governance, Ocean Industry Landscape, and Marine Spatial Planning—participants explore how international agreements, policy frameworks, and planning shape ocean use, conservation, and development. The credential supports learners in understanding global governance structures, engaging in international collaboration, and applying planning tools within multinational and transboundary marine contexts.
This course designed for mid‑career marine professionals who need to understand the global rules, institutions, and dispute‑resolution mechanisms that shape every activity at sea. By the end of this session, you will know who at the United Nations does what, how key treaties and regional bodies fit together, and where your own projects intersect with this worldwide legal architecture.
This course provides an overview of Canada’s ocean economy and its geographic distribution. Learners will explore the major sectors driving regional and national development, from shipping and fisheries to offshore energy and emerging marine technologies. The course highlights trends in innovation, workforce dynamics, and sustainability, while emphasizing the interconnected nature of ocean industries and the critical role of ecosystem stewardship in long-term growth.
This course introduces Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) as a practical and forward-looking approach to ocean governance. MSP is more than drawing maps — it is a decision-making process that balances ecological, economic, and social objectives across marine space. You will learn how zoning, stakeholder engagement, ecological data, Indigenous knowledge, and international frameworks come together to create more transparent, equitable, and adaptive ocean management systems.
This course designed for mid‑career marine professionals who need to understand the global rules, institutions, and dispute‑resolution mechanisms that shape every activity at sea. By the end of this session, you will know who at the United Nations does what, how key treaties and regional bodies fit together, and where your own projects intersect with this worldwide legal architecture.
This course provides an overview of Canada’s ocean economy and its geographic distribution. Learners will explore the major sectors driving regional and national development, from shipping and fisheries to offshore energy and emerging marine technologies. The course highlights trends in innovation, workforce dynamics, and sustainability, while emphasizing the interconnected nature of ocean industries and the critical role of ecosystem stewardship in long-term growth.
This course introduces Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) as a practical and forward-looking approach to ocean governance. MSP is more than drawing maps — it is a decision-making process that balances ecological, economic, and social objectives across marine space. You will learn how zoning, stakeholder engagement, ecological data, Indigenous knowledge, and international frameworks come together to create more transparent, equitable, and adaptive ocean management systems.
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.