BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EU4OceanObs - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EU4OceanObs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EU4OceanObs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20240827T151345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T151345Z UID:6323-1728345600-1728604799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:All-Atlantic Forum 2024 DESCRIPTION:The 2024 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) Forum will bring together representatives from the Atlantic community\, including AAORIA Partners (i.e. Argentina\, Brazil\, Canada\, Cabo Verde\, the European Union\, Iceland\, Morocco\, Norway\, South Africa\, the United Kingdom and the United States). The 2024 Forum will highlight opportunities for collaborative science including a focus on coordinating efforts on ocean observation and increasing our understanding of the relationship between ocean and climate to support coastal resilience. \nThe 2024 Forum will showcase the scientific coordination taking place in the context of AAORIA to help address ocean challenges. AAORIA aims to be an open community and will continue to bring in new partners to advance the goals of the All-Atlantic Declaration. \nFor more information\, click here. URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/all-atlantic-forum-2024/ LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada CATEGORIES:All events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Atlantic-atlantique-forum-2024-eng.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20240912T124915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T124940Z UID:6334-1730764800-1730937599@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:Marine User Days DESCRIPTION:The EUMETSAT Marine User Days will bring together existing and prospective users from across the diverse marine user community. Focusing on the data provided by the European organisations involved in the Copernicus programme and their role in oceanography and marine applications\, the event will act as a showcase for use cases. It is also a networking opportunity for users across the value chain\, and will feature a workshop to engage with user needs and feedback. \nFor more information\, visit https://www.eumetsat.int/marine-user-days \n  URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/marine-user-days/ LOCATION:Lisbon\, Portugal CATEGORIES:All events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/marine_userdays2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241118T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T170000 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20240517T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T105638Z UID:6207-1731916800-1732294800@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:OceanPredict Symposium (OP’24) DESCRIPTION:The OceanPredict Symposium (OP’24) will take place from 18 – 22 November 2024\, with the last day reserved to the OceanPredict Science Team meeting. The overarching theme of OceanPredict ’24 will be “Advancing ocean prediction science for societal benefits” to highlight the central role played by ocean prediction in the UN Ocean Decade goals. It will invite ocean and atmospheric scientists\, observation specialists\, industry representatives\, service providers\, governments\, and users of ocean data & products from across the international operational oceanography community to engage in science sessions\, exhibitions and discussions to explore and define the direction of operational oceanography. \nThe symposium will seek to \n\naccelerate the evolution of operational oceanography as a key component of Earth System Modeling;\nidentify the growing and changing needs of users and how to enhance service delivery;\nalign the objectives with the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development\n\nA plenary session on user applications and societal observations is planned in collaboration with GEO Blue Planet. \nTo register\, submit an abstract and more information\, visit: https://www.oceanpredict24.org/ \n  URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/oceanpredict-symposium-op24/ LOCATION:Paris CATEGORIES:All events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OP24-Register-img-c1000.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250110 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20241121T080854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T080854Z UID:6390-1736294400-1736467199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:GEO Blue Planet workshops on Eutrophication and Marine Litter DESCRIPTION:The GEO Blue Planet EU Office\, supported by EU4OceanObs and hosted at Mercator Ocean International is organising two workshops in early January in Paris on: \n\nNutrient Monitoring Across the GEO Work Programme Workshop\, click here for more info: https://geoblueplanet.org/events/nutrient-monitoring-across-the-geo-work-programme-workshop/\nIMDOS 1st Steering Committee Meeting. Click here for more info: https://geoblueplanet.org/events/imdos-1st-steering-committee-meeting/ URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/geo-blue-planet-workshops-on-eutrophication-and-marine-litter/ LOCATION:Paris CATEGORIES:All events,Our events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SaveTheDate_January2025WS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20250218T134506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T134506Z UID:6529-1740960000-1741391999@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:The European Ocean Days DESCRIPTION:The European Ocean Days is a week-long event featuring dynamic and interconnected sessions on key maritime topics. Each day offers distinct sessions that explore themes such as the sustainable blue economy\, fisheries science outcomes\, actions under Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters\, blue investments\, and stakeholder dialogues\, including engagement with youth. \nHighlights of the event include: \n\nYoung Voices for the Ocean\, with first Youth Policy Dialogue with the Commissioner\nMission Restore Our Ocean and Waters Forum\, along with related events throughout the week\nFisheries and Oceans Dialogues: Help Design the European Ocean Pact\nBlueInvest Day\nMarine Knowledge for the Ocean Pact\nFisheries and Ocean Science Seminar: Exploring the latest scientific developments\n\nMore info: https://maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/theme/governance/european-ocean-days_en URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/the-european-ocean-days/ LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium CATEGORIES:All events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EOD2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20241121T081928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T081928Z UID:6393-1745798400-1746057599@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:Our Ocean 2025 DESCRIPTION:The 10th Our Ocean Conference has chosen the theme ‘Our Ocean\, Our Action’ to promote global actions for a sustainable ocean. Particularly\, this 10th conference will discuss ‘Ocean Digital’ as a special agenda\, focusing on means to drive ‘action’. Ocean Digital is a concept that combines the ocean industry and digital technology\, serving as an implementation tool to achieve a sustainable ocean swiftly and systematically. The Our Ocean Conference gathers approximately 1\,000 global leaders from various sectors\, including heads of state and high-level government officials from over 100 countries\, as well as representatives from more than 400 international and non-profit organizations. Together\, they discuss diverse and concrete actions for a sustainable ocean.\nMore info: https://ourocean2025.kr/ URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/our-ocean-2025/ LOCATION:Busan\, Korea CATEGORIES:All events,Our events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/our-ocean.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20241219T091039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T130936Z UID:6466-1746403200-1746835199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:GEO Global Forum 2025 DESCRIPTION:The inaugural GEO Global Forum in 2025 will be a premier global event to inspire all elements of our society – from Ministers and global leaders to citizens – to harness Earth Intelligence to empower informed and ambitious actions to ensure food security\, restore ecosystems\, prevent disasters\, and confront the triple planetary crisis\, transforming the Sustainable Development Goals into an achievable reality. \nAt the heart of the week\, GEO-20 Plenary will include a Ministerial Segment and serve as the event’s centrepiece\, where the GEO community will mark three key milestones in our journey: \n\nThe launch\, through the first GEO Global Forum\, of a dynamic platform for advancing Earth Intelligence for all.\nThe celebration of the GEO’s 20th anniversary\, marking two decades of multilateral collaboration\, innovation\, and impact.\nThe adoption of the Post-2025 Strategy Implementation Plan that must deliver the ambitious goals of GEO’s Post-2025 Strategy\n\nThe Schedule at a glance\n\nCommunity Events: 5-6 May\nGEO-20 Plenary and Ministerial sessions: 7-8 May\nExhibition: 5-8 May\nSite visit: 9 May\nGEO Youth Ideathon: 1-9 May\n\nThe full schedule is available here: https://earthobservations.org/about-us/events/geo-global-forum-2025/schedule \nOcean-related events not to miss\nMonday 5: Bringing Ocean Observation and Prediction to Decision Makers for the Benefit of Society GEO Community Event Session hosted by GEO Blue Planet Initiative\, the ocean and coastal arm of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). \nTuesday 6: Join GEO Blue Planet’s Audrey Hasson at the Copernicus: Earth Observation Services in Support of EU Policies\, Market Uptake and Broader Earth Intelligence Community Event Session \nTuesday 6: the Digital Twin of the Ocean: from Observations to Impact and a Resilient & Inclusive Blue Economy \nMay 5 – 8: Meet the Expert: Overview of Copernicus Marine Service with Muriel Lux from Mercator Ocean. Sessions take place daily. \nMay 5 – 8: Meet the Expert: Explore the Copernicus Coastal and Arctic Hubs with Muriel Lux from Mercator Ocean. Sessions take place daily. \nMay 5 – 9: Visit the GEO Blue Planet booth and the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) booth in the Exhibition Area. GEO Blue Planet will be on hand to talk about their activities and show two new videos. DG DEFIS will be showcasing the Copernicus Marine Service and other Copernicus services. URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/geo-global-forum-2025/ LOCATION:Rome\, Italy CATEGORIES:All events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/geo-earth-talks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20241121T082828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T073213Z UID:6396-1748908800-1749254399@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:One Ocean Science Congress DESCRIPTION:A UNOC3 Special Event dedicated to Science\nCNRS and IFREMER have been tasked with organizing the One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC)\, a UNOC3 Special Event dedicated to Science\, and to provide Heads of State\, Government\, and the broader society\, with comprehensive scientific insights on the Ocean’s health and future trajectory. Science-informed decisions should enable the conservation and sustainable use of the Ocean\, optimize the solutions it offers\, and safeguard the services and benefits it provides to humanity. \nAbout the One Ocean Science Congress\nThe Congress will feature a mix of plenary sessions\, including opening and keynote speeches\, alongside parallel oral and poster presentations. To enhance interactions between science and society\, action and policy\, and to engage civil society more broadly\, ‘townhalls’ such as panels and roundtables will also be arranged. \nMore information\, including the full schedule: https://one-ocean-science-2025.org \nSome sessions not to miss\nTuesday 3 June: Presentation – The Integrated Marine Debris Observing Systems : Global monitoring to support research and decision making\nInitiated during the OceanObs’19 Conference\, where scientists highlighted the need for advancing a harmonized approach to marine debris monitoring\, the Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS) aims to support the development of a global interoperable marine debris monitoring system. The need for comprehensive and coordinated monitoring is more relevant than ever today in the context of the Global Plastic Treaty. Thus\, the implementation of IMDOS will benefit not only the research community\, but also policy- and decision-makers and the private sector. \nAs a coordination body\, IMDOS mission is to provide guidance to lead the marine debris community in establishing a sustained global observing system covering the global Ocean Observation value chain. The observing system encompasses three complimentary approaches that inform one another: in situ observations\, remote sensing and numerical modelling\, but also covers different ocean ecosystems: from the sea surface\, coasts to open ocean\, and down to the deep seafloor. IMDOS also promotes the integration of a range of observing elements\, from citizen science initiatives to advanced technological tools\, endorsing the use of state-of-the-art techniques throughout the monitoring process. \nIMDOS’ vision entails harmonising existing framework guidelines towards globally recognized standards\, ensuring robust and sustainable monitoring of marine debris. By doing so\, future efforts will generate adequate\, FAIR (Findability\, Accessibility\, Interoperability\, and Reuse)\, and open data to fill knowledge gaps and to address diverse stakeholder needs with actionable information. \nIMDOS is organized in 11 Task Teams\, clustered into Thematic Data\, Technical Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement. A Call for Participation to join the network was launched in July 2024 and generated about 100 answers. Following that Call\, members of the Steering Committee were appointed and tasked\, at their first meeting\, to elaborate the functioning of the Task Teams. The One Ocean Science Congress will be the occasion to present IMDOS activities and foster global coordination. \nTuesday 3 June: Presentation- Leveraging Earth Observation for Sustainable Fisheries: GEO Blue Planet Fisheries Working Group’s Strategic Framework\nThe GEO Blue Planet Fisheries Working Group (FWG) is supporting sustainable fisheries resource management through advanced Earth observation (EO) technologies. Focused on addressing critical challenges like  overfishing\, climate impacts\, and illegal\, unreported\, and unregulated (IUU) fishing\, the FWG aims to fill data gaps\, improve decision-making\, and foster international collaboration. \nIts strategic framework\, outlined in the Terms of Reference (ToR)\,  prioritizes the development of interoperable EO tools that combine remote sensing (e.g. satellite imagery) and in situ observations\, and predictive models. This enables stakeholders to monitor fisheries stocks\, habitat conditions\, and ecological dynamics more efficiently and implement evidence-based decisions that protect marine resources and biodiversity​. The FWG efforts center on three key areas: stakeholder engagement\, scientific and technical cooperation\, and capacity building. By enhancing local\, regional and global capacity to use EO tools the group  supports practices aligned with global goals. \nLooking ahead\, the FWG is planning to host a workshop in 2025\, ”Earth Observation and Prediction for Global Sustainable Fisheries Management\,” to engage international organizations\, regional fisheries bodies\, and technical experts to address data limitations\, share innovative EO applications\, and enhance fisheries management practices. \nThursday 5 June: Poster – Bringing Sargassum Observation and Prediction to Decision Makers\nThe Sargassum Working Group (SWG) of GEO Blue Planet will showcase its activities\, addressing the ongoing challenges posed by Sargassum seaweed blooms across the tropical Atlantic and coastal regions. Since 2011\, Sargassum blooms have affected coastal communities\, harming tourism\, fishing\, health\, and ecosystems. The SWG is working on innovative monitoring\, prediction\, and response strategies to mitigate these impacts. By advancing remote sensing\, in situ observation\, and predictive modeling\, the group enhances real-time detection\, forecasting\, and data sharing\, following FAIR principles (Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable\, and Reusable). \nThe SWG has been recognised as the monitoring and prediction expert group of the UNESCO/IOC and the UNEP Cartagena Convention SPAW RAC. \nKey initiatives include establishing an Integrated Observing System to coordinate data from various sources and continuing the development of the Sargassum Information Hub to centralize information on monitoring and prediction. Additionally\, the SWG is working to design community-led decision-support tools to help local stakeholders respond effectively. A priority for SWG is fostering international and regional cooperation\, advancing technical standards for data interoperability\, and engaging citizen scientists. This collaborative\, data-driven approach aims to create robust early-warning systems and deliver actionable insights for sustainable coastal management and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in affected regions \nMonday 2 – 13 June: European Digital Ocean Pavilion\nThe European Digital Ocean Pavilion ill offer a unique opportunity for visitors to explore EU’s advancements in ocean knowledge and monitoring. Through a series of events and exhibitions from 2 to 13 June\, attendees can discover cutting-edge EU assets and technologies. Located in the Green Zone – The Whale\, the Pavilion is organized by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) in partnership with the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD)\, the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE)\, and the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA)\, with Mercator Ocean International as the implementation partner. \nLearn more: https://www.digitaloceanpavilion.eu/ URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/one-ocean-science-congress/ LOCATION:Nice\, France CATEGORIES:All events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/oos2025_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20241121T083544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T072621Z UID:6401-1749427200-1749859199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:UN Ocean Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference (UNOC3) to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice\, France\, from 9 – 13 June 2025. \nThe overarching theme of UNOC3 is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14. It will build on existing instruments to form successful partnerships towards the swift conclusion and effective implementation of ongoing processes that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean. \nMore information including the full schedule: https://unocnice2025.org/ \nSome sessions not to miss\nTuesday 10 June: GEO Blue Planet Sargassum Side-event to UNOC3 (Green Zone)\nIn the backdrop of the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice\, GEO Blue Planet organises an event to promote international action on the Sargassum crisis\, together with partners including the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)\, UNEP Cartagena Convention’s Biodiversity Protocol (SPAW RAC)\, Trinidad and Tobago’s Institute of Maritime Affairs\, Expertise france\, ADEME\, Mercator Ocean International\, the University of South Florida. \nHeld in the Nice Mama Shelter Hotel on the afternoon of 10 June 2025\, the event will welcome about 100 invited participants to discuss the state of the art of knowledge\, the integration of all levels from its observation at sea to its valorization and synergies of actions across the region. \nMore information: https://geoblueplanet.org/events/sargassum_unoc3/ \nThursday 12 June: GEO Blue Planet Sargassum Side-event to UNOC3 (Green Zone)\nIn the backdrop of the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice\, GEO Blue Planet organises an event to promote the Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS). \nHeld in the Nice Mama Shelter Hotel on the afternoon of 12 June 2025\, the event will welcome about 100 invited participants to discuss the state of the art of knowledge\, the integration of all levels of observation and prediction and synergies of actions. \nMore information: https://geoblueplanet.org/events/imdos_unoc3/ \nMonday 2 – 13 June: European Digital Ocean Pavilion\nThe European Digital Ocean Pavilion will offer a unique opportunity for visitors to explore EU’s advancements in ocean knowledge and monitoring. Through a series of events and exhibitions from 2 to 13 June\, attendees can discover cutting-edge EU assets and technologies. Located in the Green Zone – The Whale\, the Pavilion is organized by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) in partnership with the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD)\, the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE)\, and the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA)\, with Mercator Ocean International as the implementation partner. \nSessions include : \n\nMarine Pollution: Delve into discussions around SDG 14 solutions for addressing oceanic pollution\nThe EU and the Ocean value chain: Explore how space technologies foster global cooperation and informed decisions for ocean health\nThe EU and the Marine Observing Infrastructures: Learn how regional networks\, carbon monitoring\, and global indicators drive the EU’s sustainable ocean governance\n\nMore information: https://www.digitaloceanpavilion.eu/ URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/un-ocean-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Nice\, France CATEGORIES:All events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-un-ocean-conference.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTSTAMP:20250608T164225 CREATED:20250404T142109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T142109Z UID:6539-1758585600-1758844799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu SUMMARY:8th Euro-Argo Science Meeting DESCRIPTION:“The 8th Euro-Argo Science Meeting will be held on 23-25 September 2025\, in HCMR premises in Crete\, Greece\, as part of the Euro-Argo ONE project. It will be possible to follow oral presentations online but it will not be possible to interact with other attendees and to participate in poster/demo sessions. \nIn addition to thematic sessions featuring poster and oral presentations\, an argopy training and a Mediterranean Workshop will be organised as side events.” URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/8th-euro-argo-science-meeting/ LOCATION:Crete\, Greece CATEGORIES:All events,Our events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/8-Science-Meeting-Visual.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR