On June 2, the Training Course on Sustainable Blue Economy Development for Côte d’Ivoire hosted by SIO was successfully concluded. A total of 26 participants from government departments and institutions responsible for environment and marine resources in Côte d’Ivoire finished the training. Prof. Fang Yinxia, the Director General of the SIO, attended the awarding ceremony and presented certificates to all participants.
Launched on May 20, the training course covered key fields including blue economy development, exploitation and utilization of marine resources, and marine ecological environment protection and governance. Experts and scholars from our institute and relevant institutions delivered 12 lectures and training sessions covering a range of themes, including the Beidou Navigation Satellite System and digital ocean development, sea area administration and marine spatial planning, satellite remote sensing for marine environmental monitoring, principles and practical applications of ocean color remote sensing technology, simulation and forecasting of marine ecological environment, remote sensing technology for coastal areas and island region, as well as beach resource conservation and restoration. The courses combine profound theoretical knowledge with practical applicability, winning wide acclaim from all participants.
During the training program, participants attended the 6th China-Africa Marine Science and Technology Forum. They exchanged views with experts and scholars from China and multiple African countries on cutting-edge topics including global ocean governance, digital blue economy and marine disaster warning, and gained an in-depth understanding of the strategic arrangement and practical pathways for China-Africa blue economy development under the Belt and Road Initiative. In addition, the participants took part in on-site teaching activities at Zhejiang Ocean University, Dongshan Island Marine Ranch and Shanghai Lingang New Area, witnessing China’s remarkable achievements in marine economy, scientific and technological innovation and modern development.
At the graduation ceremony, Prof. Fang Yinxia congratulated all participants on the successful completion of the training. She remarked that the ocean serves as a bond linking the whole world. Committed to the vision of open cooperation and mutual benefit, China stands ready to deepen exchanges and cooperation in marine sectors with African countries including Côte d’Ivoire, so as to jointly advance the sustainable development of the blue economy. Ms. Djakoure, Deputy Director of the Blue Economy and Coastal Environment Department of the Ministry of Environment of Côte d’Ivoire, spoke on behalf of all trainees. She extended sincere gratitude to the Chinese Government, the Ministry of Commerce and SIO for the elaborate organization of the program. She stated that this training would offer vital support for Côte d’Ivoire to improve its blue economy policies and advance the sustainable management of marine resources, and looked forward to deeper marine cooperation between China and Côte d’Ivoire.