ITLOS - Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme

In cooperation with the Nippon Foundation, the Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training programme on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The full-time programme, which runs for nine months and begins in July each year, takes place at the seat of the Tribunal in Hamburg, Germany. The programme is aimed at junior to mid-level government officials and researchers mainly from developing countries who are currently working on issues related to the law of the sea, maritime law or dispute settlement. It provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop their legal skills and deepen their practical knowledge of dispute settlement in the law of the sea under UNCLOS. All participants' costs, including travel, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly allowance, are covered by the Nippon Foundation. The programme includes a series of lectures, training sessions, workshops, and study visits to enhance the practical and professional skills of the fellows.

Junior to mid-level government officials and researchers mainly from developing countries working on issues related to the law of the sea, maritime law, or dispute settlement.

All participants' costs, including travel, accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly allowance, are covered by the Nippon Foundation.