Upcoming events
Using AIS Data for Fisheries Monitoring, Control & Surveillance
Online Training: Using AIS Data for Fisheries Monitoring, Control & Surveillance
Dates: 9 – 13 July 2025
Time: 11:00 – 13:00 UTC daily
Cost: Free
Key Topics
Python & Jupyter fundamentals
AIS data processing and visualisation
Detecting IUU fishing activity
Integrating AIS insights into fisheries management
How to Apply
Create a free OceanExpert account: https://oceanexpert.org/register
Complete the OTGA application form: https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/zcjefy90ie39w6/
Deadline: 25 June 2025 (23:59 CET)
Eligibility: Researchers, fisheries officers, students, and Early Career Ocean Professionals with basic Python/geospatial skills.
Certificate: OTGA certificate awarded (≥ 60 % attendance, ≥ 70 % assessments).
Organised by RTC Ghana, MarCNoWA (GMES & Africa), and IOCAFRICA – UNESCO.
For queries, contact ioc.training@unesco.org or kwilliams@ugedugh.onmicrosoft.com
Beach Cleanup – World Oceans Day 2025
🌊 Beach Cleanup – World Oceans Day 2025 🌍
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Abia Community, Ningo-Prampram
In honor of World Oceans Day 2025, MarCNoWA, in collaboration with our partners and sponsors, invites you to take part in a Beach Cleanup at Abia Community. This initiative aims to raise awareness about ocean conservation, reduce coastal pollution, and foster community engagement in sustainable action.
Join us and other passionate volunteers as we clean up our beautiful coastline and advocate for healthier marine ecosystems.
Why Participate?
Make a tangible impact on marine conservation
Connect with others passionate about sustainability
Support the UN SDG 14: Life Below Water
🔗 Register now by scanning the QR code in the flyer.
Partners & Sponsors: Wildlife & Human Resources Organisation, See Turtles, University of Ghana, Ecozoil, GMES and Africa, African Union, and more.
Let’s work together for cleaner oceans and a healthier planet.
World Oceans Day 2025 Webinar
🌊 World Oceans Day 2025 Webinar
Theme: Conserving Our Oceans – The Ghanaian Perspective
📅 Date: 6th June 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM GMT
📍 Location: Online
🐠 About the Event
Join us for an engaging World Oceans Day 2025 webinar, as we spotlight pressing issues affecting Ghana’s marine and coastal ecosystems. This year’s theme focuses on “Conserving Our Oceans: The Ghanaian Perspective.”
We’ll explore critical threats, including:
Illegal mining (galamsey) and its impact on marine environments
Plastic pollution and community-level solutions
Wetland degradation and loss of biodiversity
Learn from the experiences of frontline conservationists, youth leaders, and experts working to protect our oceans.
🎙️ Featured Panelist
Dr. Kwame Adu Agyekum
Lecturer, University of Ghana | Project Coordinator, AU GMES & Africa - MarCNoWA
Dr. Agyekum’s work integrates marine Earth Observation (EO) data, vessel tracking, and oil spill monitoring to develop tools that support fisheries management and maritime security across West Africa.
🔗 Register to Attend
👉 Click here to register
📱 Or scan the QR code in the flyer.
👥 Organized by:
Wildlife & Human Resources Organisation
In partnership with: University of Ghana, GMES & Africa, MarCNoWA, African Union, and others.
🌐 Let’s take action to protect our oceans—together.
#WorldOceansDay2025 #MarCNoWA #OceanConservation #Ghana #GMES #SustainableOceans #ClimateAction #AU #MarineScience
Upcoming GMES & Africa Webinar – Introduction to Africa Geoportal and ESRI Tools
Join us for an insightful session in the GMES & Africa Webinar Series, where you'll be introduced to the Africa Geoportal and ESRI tools for accessing Earth observation data. GIS expert Pauline Okeyo, Senior Solutions Engineer, and Karim Assem, Senior Business Development Manager at ESRI, will lead the session.
Why attend?
Learn about EU-supported datasets and applications
Explore cutting-edge Earth observation tools
Network with EO professionals and innovators
Register now by scanning the QR code in the flyer or via this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5eba63b4-9c2a-4677-8e7b-7a2857423ff0@941bbf5f-f2c0-4875-a24c-6907865d251a
Mentoring Program for African Women Entrepreneurs: Using Copernicus Data for Innovation.
Join us for an exclusive online session: "Mentoring Program for African Women Entrepreneurs: Using Copernicus Data for Innovation."
Empowering African Women Entrepreneurs with Earth Observation Data
Date: 7 May 2025
Are you an African woman entrepreneur ready to harness the power of
Copernicus Earth Observation data to drive your business forward?
What you’ll gain from this webinar:
🔹 A deep dive into the Copernicus Mentoring Program in Africa
🔹 Market insights and trends in Earth Observation
🔹 Real stories from program mentors
🔹 Details on the application process, timeline, and benefits
🔹 A chance to engage during a live Q&A session with our expert partners
Choose your preferred language & Register today!
🔗 Register for the English session: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-mentoring-program-for-african-women-entrepreneurs-1330798798029?aff=oddtdtcreator
🔗 S'inscrire à la session en français : https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/webinaire-programme-de-mentorat-pour-les-femmes-entrepreneures-en-afrique-tickets-1330801094899?aff=oddtdtcreator
Digital Earth Africa empowering climate action through a continental coastal service
The University of Ghana (UoG), in collaboration with Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa), is organizing a webinar on Earth Observation for Marine and Coast in English at 11 hours GMT zero on 8 April 2025. The webinar will be in two separate sessions. Thus, an English and a French session on April, 8th 2025 from 11:00 - 12:30 GMT and 14:00 - 15:30 GMT respectively. This webinar will focus on empowering climate action through the DE Africa coastline service. The University of Ghana's Regional Marine Centre leads the Marine and Coastal Areas Management of North and West Africa (MarCNoWA) Consortium of the GMES-Africa Programme. MarCNoWA provides essential coastal and marine services across 18 countries.
Register for here:
English Session: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2b586077-a2ff-49ad-863c-50b0da9d68cc@941bbf5f-f2c0-4875-a24c-6907865d251a
Happening at: 11:00 - 12:30 GMT
French Session: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2da85e81-c2ef-4bcb-a593-eec409770d19@941bbf5f-f2c0-4875-a24c-6907865d251a
Happening at: 14:00 - 15:30 GMT
World Oceans Day 2023
The theme for the United Nations World Oceans Day 2023 is "Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing".
Job Opportunity
Job Opportunity!
Edenway Foundation, Member of MarCNoWA Consortium of GMES and Africa Programme, wishes to sub-contract the development of Oil Spill and Vessel Detection System to a private company registered in any African Union member state.