Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
IOC
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˌgəvərnˈmɛntəl ˌoʊʃənəˈgræfɪk kəˈmɪʃən/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Ocean Science

Examples in Context

  1. Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC)'s Association for the Caribbean and the Adjacent Regions
  2. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC) has also strengthened its activities in Africa, including work on coastal issues and creating a new staff position in Nairobi.
  3. Ulrich Wolf of the United Nations Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC) ( IOC ) says the problem is a lack of trust about sharing sensitive data.
  4. The drill, organized with the support of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC), simulated the2004 Tsunami.
  5. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC) ( IOC ) is involved in strengthening capacities in the sustainable management of oceans and coastal areas, to help confront the threats of tsunamis, rising sea levels and ocean acidification.

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