The Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts and Islands serves as a platform for cross-sectoral information sharing and dialogue on issues affecting oceans, coasts and islands, with the goal of achieving sustainable development in these areas. The Forum also seeks to improve global, regional, and national policies related to oceans, coasts and islands.  

dates: 23-27 January 2006  
location: Paris, France  
contact: Global Forum Secretariat  
phone: 1-302-831-8086  
fax: 1-302-831-3668  
e-mail: johnston@udel.edu  
www: http://www.globaloceans.org/