FIVE YEARS OF THE UN DECADE OF OCEAN SCIENCE. RUSSIA’S PARTICIPATION

Authors

  • S. M. Shapovalov Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29006/1564-2291.JOR-2026.54(2).8

Keywords:

Decade, calls to actions, project, program, activity, Russia’s contribution, sustainable development, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission

Abstract

This article examines the implementation of the Action Plan of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development over the first five years. It provides information on the number of actions taken by various Decade member states over eight calls to action. The low level of engagement among Russian marine scientists and specialists in the Decade is noted. Potential ways to increase Russian participation in the Decade are proposed.

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Published

2026-06-30

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Oceanological Research

Section

Sustainable development

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