About the programme
The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs was requested by the General Commission for Survey (GCS) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assist in the training of its personnel in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Office of its Resident Representative in Saudi Arabia, assisted with the administration of the project under which this training took place.
Objectives
The training programme provided an overview of the legal and institutional framework for the sustainable management of the ocean, including: the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, related legal and institutional frameworks at all levels, and the interaction of these with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development so as to build sustainable ocean-based economies. The training also focused on specific technical aspects, including maritime boundary delimitation and dispute settlement. The participants’ understanding of the course content was assessed throughout the delivery.
Activities
Course development
The Division developed a customized training programme to meet the identified needs, in close consultation with the GCS and with the cooperation of relevant subject matter experts from the United Nations System, intergovernmental organizations and academia.
Course delivery
The course was delivered from 18 January to 3 March 2022 in Riyadh by the Division, with the assistance of subject matter experts.