The main focus of commemorative activities was on creating awareness and demonstrating the importance of IOC achievements, promoting a better image of UNESCO and its IOC, and obtaining the commitment of Governments to take action and provide adequate resources to support the IOC and the Ocean.
Organise, plan and secure resources to implement the programmes of IOC in ocean science, observations and services in the member states in Africa, ensuring that capacity is developed strategically and within the IOC Capacity-development guidelines.