Short Description
The programme "International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange" (IODE) of the "Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission" (IOC) of UNESCO was established in 1961. Its purpose is to enhance marine research, exploitation and development, by facilitating the exchange of oceanographic data and information between participating Member States, and by meeting the needs of users for data and information products.
Additional websites: iode.org/ and www.oceanteacher.org
Summary Role
IODE, through its Capacity Building tool – OceanTeacher (www.oceanteacher.org) –, will provide and host training courses, mainly focused on Marine Data Management.