Call for Decade Actions 02/2021

Published on November 11, 2021

Call for Decade Actions 02/2021: Have you got an idea for a Decade programme *not* targeted around the Call's priority themes of marine pollution, multiple stressors, or #ocean and climate? You can still submit an Expression of Interest for these programmes!

Watch out: the deadline is fast approaching on 15 November.

Access the Call documentation and submit your Expression of Interest > https://forum.oceandecade.org/page/call-for-decade-actions

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