Info Beasiswa S1 S2 S3 diploma scholarship Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance -16th November – 19th December 2008 MALTA 3Apologies for cross postingREMINDER – application deadline 15th September 2008.Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance – 16 Nov – 19th Dec2008 MALTAKindly circulate the below and attached amongst your contacts, pleasecontact me with any queries or to obtain an application form. Somescholarships are available for suitable applicants from the coursetarget countries (especially developing countries around theMediterranean, Black, Caspian and Baltic Seas) including localparticipants.Regards,AntonellaA VassalloCourse Coordinator,International Ocean Institute HQUniversity of MaltaPO BOX 3 Gzira 1000MALTATel/Fax: +356 21 346528E-Mail: ioimaltacourse@capemalta.netWeb: http://www.capemalta.net/ioimoc/course2008/—– Original Message —–From: Coordinator – IOI Ocean Governance CourseTo: ioimaltacourse@capemalta.netSent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 1:32 PMSubject: Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance – 16thNovember – 19th December 2008 MALTA 3Could you kindly further distribute the below (and attached)information on this year’s Training Programme on Regional OceanGovernance; to be held in MALTA from the 16th November – 19th December2008. Some scholarships are available for suitable applicants fromthe course target countries (especially developing countries aroundthe Mediterranean, Black, Caspian and Baltic Seas).Please refer any interested contacts also to the application webpageon http://www.capemalta.net/ioimoc/course2008/apply.html from whichthey can download an application form.With thanks,Antonella VassalloCourse CoordinatorCourse OverviewThe theme of the course draws upon the conduct of maritime affairs inline with the Lisbon Strategy, targeting the Millennium DevelopmentGoals and building upon a holistic and integrated maritime policyfollowing the principles enshrined in the United Nations Convention onthe Law of the Sea. It focuses on the linkages between the natural,social and economic sciences to the development of sustainable oceangovernance, and on the research-management interface that can rendergovernance operable. The Course stresses the inter-linkages ofmulti-disciplinary inputs, and on the support of technology to enablethe effective achievement of ocean management and sustainabledevelopment. The emphasis of the course will be on the implications ofthe EU maritime policy for the European regional seas and thepractical implementation that takes into account the particularitiesof seas as different and sensitive as the Mediterranean, Black, Balticand Caspian Seas. The EU maritime policy and the coherence of policiesof neighbouring states with it are investigated in depth as basis forregional cooperation. The course aims to build stronger coherencebetween the EU and its acceding countries and their neighbours intheir engagement in the governance of the regional seas, promotinginter-regional comparisons, shared experiences and exchange of bestpractice scenarios, and fostering interaction between participantsfrom European, Eastern European, North African and Middle Eastcountries bordering the Mediterranean.This course consists of 4 modules, presented over a five-week period.Topics covered include· Global Ocean Governance Framework· Managing our relations with the oceans· Conflict Management and Consensus-Building· Regional Ocean Governance Frameworks for the Mediterranean,Black, Baltic and Caspian SeasIt is specifically designed to benefit mid-career professionals,government officials, educators, researchers and civil societyparticipants, preferably with coastal/marine-related responsibilities.Preference will be given to candidates from developing countries ofthe Mediterranean and Eastern European countries.Further information is available onhttp://www.capemalta.net/ioimoc/course2008/index.htmland the Course Flier (attached) may be downloaded from the TrainingCourse Home Page.Target participants: Candidates should preferably have anundergraduate degree in a field relevant to marine affairs andscience. They must be nominated and sponsored by an appropriateGovernment entity, university or equivalent educational institution orby a national or regional organisation. A working knowledge of Englishis essential. Applicants from developed countries or countries outsidethe region will be considered only if they are fully funded or areregistered at the University of Malta as graduate students.Course Application: Applicants should register their interest in thecourse by submitting the online Preliminary Interest Form. Applicantsare subsequently to send full details in an application form(including the Participant Nomination and Medical Form). Thepreliminary and full application forms can be accessed fromhttp://www.capemalta.net/ioimoc/course2008/apply.htmlor by emailing the Course Coordinator on ioimaltacourse@capemalta.netThe deadline for applications is the 15 September 2008.Course Fee: US$6000, covering accommodation, daily allowance formeals, course delivery materials, all bench fees, use of universityfacilities, participation in field trips and social programmeorganised as part of the course.Scholarships: Limited scholarships covering all or part of theexpenses of the course are available but preference will be given toself-sustaining participants. Partial scholarships are also availablefor Maltese participants.Accreditation: Completion of the full course and fulfilment of thecourse work to the required standards will lead to a Certificate inOcean Governance accredited by the University of Malta.