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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230616
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SUMMARY:Digital Ocean Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:The European Digital Twin of the Ocean (EU DTO)\, announced by President von der Leyen at the One Ocean Summit in Brest\, will be a key deliverable of the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters. Its purpose is to provide Ocean communities with actionable knowledge and to support them in their daily decisions and planning\, to ensure a healthy and sustainable Ocean. \nThe Digital Ocean Forum 2023 will bring together experts\, stakeholders\, policymakers and interested citizens in the co-design and co-creation of the European Digital Twin of the Ocean. \nThe purpose of this event is to collaborate with stakeholders in defining the goals and aspirations that can be accomplished by setting up a robust EU DTO. The objectives public session will: \n\nPresent the EU DTO vision and report on progress to date\nProvide a short input from a technical workshop\, held on 14 June\, featuring esteemed experts from approximately 50 invited research projects to gather their views on the development of the EU DTO\, methods for potential contributions\nEngage in forward looking discussion on how the EU DTO should serve Ocean communities and actors\, how it should evolve\, and how it will affect policy and decision making\n\nThis event is co-organised with Mercator Ocean International and the Flanders Marine Institute \nClick here for information and to register.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/digital-ocean-forum-2023/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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SUMMARY:2013-2023 | 10 years of the Galway Statement
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating a decade of marine research cooperation along and across the Atlantic Ocean – Our Shared Resource\n\nThe event is co-organised by Irish Government\, the European Commission\, the Marine Institute\, and the University of Galway. It will be a hybrid event held in Galway\, Ireland\, on 5-6 July 2023\, bringing together European and international Atlantic partners and actors.\n\n\n\n\nMuch has happened since the Galway Statement was signed in May 2013 between Canada\, the European Union and the United States of America.  More than 1000 research teams have started to map the North Atlantic seabed\, discovered new deep-water volcanoes and species\, studied the effects of deep-sea mining and the changing climate on the biodiversity\, created a network of floating universities\, shared research infrastructures in the Atlantic and Arctic regions\, and much else. These successes have led to a new ocean-scale cooperation\, culminating in the signing of the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Declaration in Washington DC.\n\nThis event will also lead the way up towards the 2023 All-Atlantic Forum in South Africa\, and it will interconnect with new strategic mobilisation initiatives that have also been launched in Europe\, such as the Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’\, with its Atlantic and Arctic lighthouse. Furthermore\, it will empower future Atlantic stewards and ensure that all of these initiatives support the UN Decade of Ocean Science and the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.\n\n\n\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/2013-2023-10-years-of-the-galway-statement/
LOCATION:Galway\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20230713T095940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T100037Z
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SUMMARY:International Marine Debris Data Harmonization Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The overall goal of this international technical workshop is to enhance the level of data including associated metadata identification to support global data harmonization for selected key marine debris indicators that will underpin the successful mitigation of plastic pollution. The workshop will present the state of the art when it comes to harmonization of monitoring methods and data synthesis efforts but will predominantly include working/discussion sessions in plenary and dedicated breakout groups. \nThe 3-day workshop will take place in Yokohama\, Tokyo\, Japan\, hosted by the Ministry of the Environment Japan (MOEJ) with organisation support from GEO Blue Planet\, Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)/ IOCCP and NIVA Norway and funding support from the European Union through the EU4OceanObs and EuroSea projects.  The event will bring together about 50 invited participants\, including international experts in marine debris data management\, monitoring\, and harmonization of methods. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/international-marine-debris-data-harmonization-workshop/
LOCATION:Yokohama\, Japan
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20230919T123024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T153905Z
UID:5820-1695081600-1695340799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:EuroSea Final General Assembly and Symposium 2023
DESCRIPTION:The EuroSea project entitled ‘Improving and Integrating European Ocean Observing and Forecasting Systems for Sustainable use of the Oceans’ is a EU-funded Horizon 2020 Innovation Action running from November 2019 to December 2023. Bringing together 55 institutes from EU and beyond\, the project is a contribution to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)\, and the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans initiative. The final general assembly will take place from 19 to 20 Sept will reunite all partners to look back at the project period\, the biggest achievements and of course challenges. The event will also look ahead at EuroSea’s legacy and next steps. \nEuroSea worked to accelerate the Technology Readiness Levels of instruments\, sensors and platforms\, and integrating these observations with ocean models\, delivering cost-effective actionable information for improved ocean governance and monitoring. EuroSea focused on innovation in the full ocean observing value chain – from the requirement setting to data collection and delivery of forecasts and information. EuroSea impact will result in knowledge transfer towards innovation in the European ocean observing\, monitoring and governance in support of a sustainable blue economy and responding to policy needs. \nThis final meeting will be followed by the EuroSea Symposium on Ocean Observing and Forecasting on 21 September 2023 at the IOC-UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The Symposium is a high-level event bringing together national and international stakeholders from policy\, science\, and industry. It will celebrate the remarkable innovations in European ocean observing and forecasting over recent years. It will serve as a platform for participants to reflect on past achievements and address the challenges that lie ahead in this vital field. The event aims to present and discuss recommendations for building a sustainable ocean observing and forecasting system that provides accessible\, timely\, and actionable data and information to all ocean users. By fostering collaboration between diverse stakeholders\, including policymakers\, scientists\, and industry leaders\, the symposium strives to develop a unified approach to ocean research and forecasting. \n\nEuroSea final assembly 2023 agenda\, click here.\nEuroSea Symposium 2023 (including link to live streaming)
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/eurosea-final-general-assembly-and-symposium-2023/
LOCATION:Paris
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20230301T091505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T091505Z
UID:5124-1696291200-1696550399@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:10th EuroGOOS International Conference
DESCRIPTION:European operational oceanography for the ocean we want – addressing the UN Ocean Decade Challenges\n\nThe EuroGOOS International Conference takes place every three years to take stock of the progress in the development of the oceanographic services for society. This milestone event is a meeting point for marine scientists\, technologists\, research managers\, and the users of oceanographic services\, including decision and policymakers\, private sector\, and citizens. \nKey priorities of the conference: \n\nAnalysing the state of the art and defining emerging priorities in operational oceanography;\nAdvancing the European Ocean Observing System Framework for the sustainability of in situ observations and European integration;\nTowards a seamless forecasting of the ocean;\nStrengthening the responsiveness of European operational oceanography to policy and governance needs;\nFostering engagement of all users and stakeholders to co-design the European operational oceanography;\nPromoting diversity\, equity and inclusiveness in oceanography and ocean science;\nIntegrating European operational oceanography into the global context.\n\nMore information on the programme and to register available here: https://marineinstitute.clr.events/event/133655# \nDeadline for submission of abstracts: 16 April 2023 \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/10th-eurogoos-international-conference/
LOCATION:Galway\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20230504T171227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T171449Z
UID:5251-1696896000-1697155199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:EurOcean 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:EurOCEAN conferences are major European marine science-policy conferences organised every 4-5 years. They provide a forum for the marine and maritime research community and wider stakeholders to interface with European and Member State policymakers and strategic planners. \nThe aim of the EurOCEAN 2023 science-policy conference is to highlight the synergies between the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030\, other EU research and innovation\, and management initiatives\, and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. EurOCEAN 2023 will attract marine policy makers\, marine scientists\, science stakeholders and communicators\, maritime industry representatives and European and national decision makers and programme managers\, i.e. those that set\, manage and implement the marine science agenda. \nFor more information\, visit: www.euroceanconferences.eu
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/eurocean-2023-conference/
LOCATION:Galicia\, Spain
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20230713T104924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T111024Z
UID:5456-1698710400-1698969599@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:GEO Blue Planet 6th Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 6th GEO Blue Planet Symposium to be held in Seoul\, Korea from 31 October 31 – 2 November 2023 in Seoul\, Korea. These GEO Blue Planet symposiums are designed to increase regional linkages\, promoting linkages between stakeholders and the observing community and gathering community feedback on the focus of GEO Blue Planet activities.   \nThis year’s symposium\, themed Digital Solutions for Sustainable Oceans\, is specifically geared towards improving GEO Blue Planet’s engagement with Asian nations to expand the Earth observation community of practice\, strengthen local capacity and provide access to resources\, tools\, and services. The Korean symposium is scheduled to be held by establishing cooperative relationships with international organizations to enhance awareness of GEO Blue Planet in the Asia region.  \nThis in-person event will feature plenary sessions centered on the GEO Blue Planet Core Action Areas of Stakeholder Engagement\, Cooperation\, and Co-design and Capacity Development. Additionally\, it will include multiple sessions on Korean Marine Spatial Planning (K-MSP) and digital solutions\, thematic workshops\, and an interactive Symposium Forum.  \nMore information will be made available on the event website: https://symposium.geoblueplanet.org/
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/geo-blue-planet-6th-symposium/
LOCATION:Seoul\, Korea
CATEGORIES:All events,Our events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231111
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20230905T135915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T140238Z
UID:5631-1699228800-1699660799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:GEO Week 2023 & Ministerial Summit Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:GEO Week 2023 will take place in Cape Town\, South Africa\, from 6-10 November 2023. The week will include the GEO-19 Plenary from 8-9 November and the GEO Ministerial Summit on 10 November. Organized by the Group on Earth Observations (GEO)\, the event will be hosted by the Government of South Africa. \nThe theme for this year’s GEO Week and the Ministerial Summit is The Earth Talks\, reflecting GEO’s unique ability to listen to what our planet is saying and inspire actions through trusted\, open Earth observation solutions. In the run-up to the Plenary and Ministerial Summit\, the meeting will demonstrate this ability through a series of community events on 6-7 November and an exhibition that will run throughout the week. \nEU4OceanObs and GEO Blue Planet will hold a flash talk on 6 November on showcasing the ocean observing value chain to respond to stakeholder information needs. \nFor more information\, click visit the event website: https://www.earthobservations.org/geoweek2023.php
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/geo-week-2023-ministerial-summit-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:All events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20230309T081812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T081812Z
UID:5139-1699315200-1699574399@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Towards a new Arctic Ocean – Past\, Present\, Future
DESCRIPTION:The Nansen Legacy project invites the Arctic research community to the international symposium in Tromsø\, Norway\, 7-9 November 2023. \nContributions and discussions across the Earth system science will shed light on and reveal regional characteristics\, connections and pan-Arctic responses. Current understanding of the Arctic Ocean across disciplines and regions will be presented and discussed. \n\n\n\nCall for abstracts open. Deadline 15 May 2023.\nSymposium website: www.nansenlegacy-symposium.com\nProgramme overview: www.nansenlegacy-symposium.com/program/program-overview/\nTo register: www.nansenlegacy-symposium.com/registration/
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/towards-a-new-arctic-ocean-past-present-future/
LOCATION:Tromso\, Norway
CATEGORIES:All events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20230905T134746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T134746Z
UID:5628-1701216000-1701388799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:EMODnet Open Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:The EMODnet Open Conference 2023 is a public\, in-person event in Brussels\, Belgium. This provides a unique opportunity to gain access to cutting-edge marine data service updates\, influential speakers\, have your say in EMODnet’s evolution and expand your network\, connecting and exchange with EMODnet experts from the EMODnet partnership\, associated partners\, data providers\, service providers\, users and wider stakeholders from Europe and around the world. \nThe 2023 Conference will be the first of its kind since the unification of EMODnet thematic services in January 2023. It will showcase the upgraded EMODnet Central Portal and the added value of a single entry point to discover\, search\, visualise and download all of EMODnet’s marine data and data products\, and the value of centralised features and functionalities. \nEMODnet continues to evolve. At the Conference\, EMODnet experts from the full partnership will present the latest developments and innovations in EMODnet’s in situ marine data services\, user-interface and infrastructure to meet user and policy needs for a digital and green future. \nThis will include EMODnet’s key role in the EU Digital Twin Ocean\, including the creation of a common data lake between EMODnet and Copernicus Marine Service. It will also discuss how the EMODnet offer is evolving in terms of diversifying data collection e.g.\, citizen science\, filling data gaps in existing parameters\, resolution and geographical scope\, expanding data parameters e.g.\, genomics\, and increasing EMODnet’s offer of marine data and knowledge for societally relevant topics e.g.\, coastal vulnerability\, sea level rise\, biodiversity etc. \nVisit the conference website for more information: https://emodnetconference2023.eu/
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/emodnet-open-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240205T140630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T140630Z
UID:6099-1707782400-1707955199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Symposium
DESCRIPTION:“Charting the course towards a Sustainable Blue Economy” Symposium\nThe first Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Symposium taking place on 13-14 February 2024 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium will bring together thought leaders\, experts\, and practitioners in a big-scale European event to promote the transformation towards a sustainable blue economy. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/sustainable-blue-economy-partnership-symposium/
LOCATION:Brussels
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240103T114804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T114804Z
UID:6015-1709510400-1709855999@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Ocean Observation and Prediction for Coastal Sustainability in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Building on the outcomes of the Coastal Hazards Plenary Session and Coastline Changes workshop held during the GEO Blue Planet 5th Symposium (2022\, Accra)\, this event will focus on identifying the priorities and needs for ocean observations and prediction to address the challenges of coastal sustainability in Africa. Presentations and discussions will leverage extensive work led by international groups on the regional strategy for sustainable marine and coastal development for Africa. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to explore the role of ocean observation and prediction in addressing stakeholders needs aligned with the AU blue strategy\, the UN Ocean Decade roadmap and in particular the formulation of international frameworks around four thematic areas: \n\nShoreline and bathymetry changes\nCoastal flooding and inundation\nCoastal ecosystem mapping\nCoastal waters quality\n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information. \nFunding and technical support for this workshop is provided by the European Union through EU4OceanObs/ GEO Blue Planet EU Office.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/ocean-observation-and-prediction-for-coastal-sustainability-in-africa/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:All events,Our events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240110T111220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T132834Z
UID:6027-1710979200-1711756799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Arctic Science Summit Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is organised annually by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) to provide opportunities for coordination\, cooperation and collaboration between the various scientific organisations involved in Arctic research. It was initiated by the IASC in 1999 and has evolved into the most important annual gathering of the Arctic research organisation. \nThe summit brings together perspectives from across national and operational/research boundaries\, and centers Indigenous priorities in the conversation. Working groups at the summit link regional Arctic observing efforts into global observing systems\, provide community input into SAON initiatives\, connect the broader observing community with data system efforts\, and highlight areas of pressing need within the observing community. The AOS facilitates these conversations through a short statement and white paper process\, and plenary and breakout sessions at the summit. Recommendations generated at the summit inform decisions from the project level to the Arctic Science Ministerial. Through the AOS\, the Arctic observing community works together to build a more resilient\, efficient\, and equitable observing system. The AOS has been a hybrid meeting since 2022. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/arctic-science-summit-week-2024/
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240318T171353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T171446Z
UID:6134-1712534400-1712707199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Ocean Decade 2024 Satellite Events
DESCRIPTION:EU4OceanObs is supporting two satellite events in the framework of the Ocean Decade Conference 2024 in Barcelona. \n8 April 2024 | 3:30 – 7:00 pm\nConnecting the world around Ocean prediction: A vision for the Decade and beyond\nCo-organised by the Ocean Prediction Decade Collaborative Centre and GEO Blue Planet\, with funding from EU4OceanObs\, this satellite event is designed to be a dynamic dialogue\, followed by a networking reception with posters on the applications of prediction and a social dinner. This event will promote action and foster collaborations under the “Predicted Ocean” outcome of the Decade towards a society that understands and can respond to changing ocean conditions. \nFor more information and to register: https://events.unoceanprediction.org/connecting-the-world-around-ocean-prediction \n  \n9 April 2024 | 9:30 – 11:30 am\nDTO4ECOPS: Leveraging Ocean Data Networks with Cloud Technologies To Deliver the Ocean We Want\, Today & Tomorrow\nCo-organised by GEO Blue Planet in partnership with EDITO-Infra\, Iliad and Invemar\, the workshop will revisit existing ocean data sharing efforts across regions\, including data & information management and capacity building initiatives and networks and take stock of ongoing ocean digital twinning efforts with a view to discuss how early career ocean professionals (ECOPs) can leverage these efforts and technologies to catalyse the successful delivery of Ocean Decade goals. \nFor more information and to register: https://events.edito-infra.eu/dto4ecops \nParticipate in a preparatory survey to gather ECOP perspectives on digital twins of the ocean for sustainable development: click here to access survey. \n \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/ocean-decade-2024-satellite-events/
LOCATION:Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:All events,Our events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240103T115609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T115609Z
UID:6020-1712707200-1712966399@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Ocean Decade Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference focuses on ‘delivering the science we need for the ocean we want’. Hosted by the Government of Spain in Barcelona from 10 – 12 April 2024\, the gathering will bring together the global Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate and take stock of progress\, and set joint priorities for the future. An important milestone on the path to 2030\, the event will cover the full range of Ocean Decade Challenges including critical issues such as climate change\, food security\, sustainable management of biodiversity\, sustainable ocean economy\, pollution\, and natural hazards. \nOver three days\, the conference will create a new foundation to strengthen the sustainable management of the ocean and drive science-based innovation\, from global to local\, leaving no one behind. In the lead up to the Conference\, partners will also have the opportunity to complement the official Conference programme through Satellite Events. \nFor more information\, visit the conference website.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/ocean-decade-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:All events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240205T143045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T143045Z
UID:6103-1713139200-1713398399@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:9th Our Ocean Conference Greece 2024
DESCRIPTION:Greece will host the 9th Our Ocean Conference in 2024. The Conference is scheduled to take place in Athens\, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center\, on the 16th and 17th of April. The Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit will be held parallel to the main conference\, starting the day before\, on the 15th of April. \nThe Our Ocean Conference was first launched under the initiative of the U.S. Department of State in 2014. Since then\, it has gradually become a forum for dialogue that brings together governments\, international organizations\,academia\, the private sector\, and NGOs that share a common vision for the protection of the oceans and take action to support this vision. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/9th-our-ocean-conference-greece-2024/
LOCATION:Athens\, Greece
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240318T171801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T171801Z
UID:6140-1717027200-1717199999@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:European Maritime Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 edition of the European Maritime Day will take place in Svendborg\, Denmark\, on 30-31 May as a physical event\, at the SIMAC Academy- Svendborg International Maritime Academy (Address: Nordre Kajgade 9A\, 5700 Svendborg) \nThe European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual two-day event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network\, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy. \nThe EMD is the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. It provides an engaging and completely interactive experience to catch up on the current state of play on a broad range of issues concerning the blue economy and the marine environment and to discuss ways of moving forward. \nIt features a large number of inspirational speakers\, thematic sessions\, stakeholder workshops and pitch sessions organised by stakeholders and the European Commission. The EMD targets professionals from businesses\, governments\, public institutions\, NGOs and academia as well as EU citizens interested in the Sea. \nThe EMD 2024 is being organised by the European Commission\, the Municipality of Svendborg and the Danish Maritime Authority. \nFor more information\, visit https://maritime-day.ec.europa.eu/index_en
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/european-maritime-day-2024/
LOCATION:Svendborg\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240314T113915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T113932Z
UID:6123-1718150400-1718323199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Digital Ocean Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd edition of the Digital Ocean Forum will take place from 12 to 13 June 2024 in Brussels. This annual event brings together experts\, stakeholders\, policymakers and interested citizens in the co-design and co-creation of the European Digital Twin of the Ocean. The first day is dedicated to a closed scientific and technical workshop\, followed by a high level event on day 2. The event is hosted by the European Commission with support from Mercator Ocean International and the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) – two main partners leading the development of the core infrastructure of the European Digital Twin of the Ocean (EDITO project). \nMore information coming soon. \nAlso see \n\nDOF 2023 – https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/7Akod3Zv5fHhhQ6lRKEfgI/overview\nDOF 2022 – https://www.mercator-ocean.eu/en/news/digital-ocean-forum-2022-highlights/\nEuropean Digital Twin of the Ocean – https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters/european-digital-twin-ocean-european-dto_en 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/digital-ocean-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240711T093524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T093635Z
UID:6255-1720483200-1720828799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:G7 Science and Technology Ministerial 2024 and related events
DESCRIPTION:9 – 11 July | G7 Science and Technology Ministerial 2024\nThe Science and Technology Ministers of the Group of Seven\, including the European Union\, will convene from 9 to 11 July 2024 in Bolognia and Forlì\, Italy\, to discuss the pivotal role of science and research in ensuring a more equitable and sustainable future\, and to explore possible shared initiatives to achieve this goal. \nThe agenda includes sessions\, each focusing on one of the priority themes identified by the Italian Presidency: research security and integrity\, open science and science communication; large research infrastructures; research and innovation cooperation with Africa; research on new and emerging technologies\, nuclear energy and space; seas\, ocean\, and their biodiversity. \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.g7italy.it/en/ \n11 July | Conference on Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean Health and Coastal Resilience\nOn 11 July 2024\, a high-level event\, jointly organized by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research and the European Commission will take place under the framework of the G7 Science and Technology 2024. The event will address the Mediterranean macro-region and Atlantic Ocean’s health and coastal resilience towards climate related extreme events.The conference will showcase the progress made in monitoring\, restoring and regenerating the ocean\, seas and coastal areas\, transitioning from research and innovation to local deployment\, also through the development of the Digital Twin of the Ocean. \nThe event will feature strategic mobilization initiatives involving G7 countries\, with particular focus on the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030’\, the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)\, the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance\, and the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA). It will also link to international organizations and research and innovation initiatives\, such as the Union for the Mediterranean and UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. \nFor more information\, click here. \n12 July | G7 FSOI Workshop on Marine Research Infrastructures integration and harmonization\nOrganised by the G7 FSOI working group with support from the EU coordination centre supported by EU4OceanObs\, the workshop aims to bring together representatives of national agencies or ministries who finance ocean observing networks\, leading experts and/or managers of national or regional marine research infrastructure/observing networks\, Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) national focal points\, and  relevant experts from the Group of Senior Officials on Global Research Infrastructures to provide advice on how other global research infrastructures have been established and operated. The worshop aims to: \n\nMap the G7 member ocean observation systems sustained by Marine Research Infrastructure funding or other forms of long-term infrastructure investment.\nAssess current limitations for transition to sustained funding for ocean observations\, drawing on lessons learnt from national approaches.\nMap existing common services that are shared within and between networks. Barriers that limit global infrastructure sharing and integration opportunities to draw on best practices\nDefine action to progress towards a common vision and strategy for the integration and harmonization of national infrastructures into a global/international research infrastructure focusing on next steps for 2025.\n\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/g7-science-and-technology-ministerial-2024-and-related-events/
LOCATION:Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240912T124413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T124935Z
UID:6329-1727740800-1727913599@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:2nd EU-Caribbean Global Gateway Conference on Sargassum
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd EU-Caribbean Global Gateway Conference on Sargassum will take place from 1 to 2 October 2024 in St. Georges\, Grenada. \nThis high-level event is organized by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)\, under the auspices of Hon. Dickon Mitchell\, Prime Minister of Grenada. This 2-day conference aims to shape the political discussion at the regional level amongst governments\, organizations\, industry\, academia\, and financing institutions to drive investment and build sustainable sargassum value chains.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/2nd-eu-caribbean-global-gateway-conference-on-sargassum/
LOCATION:St Georges\, Grenada\, Saint Georges\, Grenada
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20240708T132614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T145019Z
UID:6243-1728345600-1728604799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:EuroGEO Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:Coordinate\, Combine\, Cooperate  \nEuroGEO is the regional coordination mechanism that aims to consolidate and coordinate activities throughout Europe that contribute to GEO (Group on Earth Observations) initiatives. \nSince EuroGEO’s inception\, the European landscape has significantly changed. Firstly\, at EU level\, with the implementation of the EU Space Programme\, which provides the necessary infrastructure\, data\, and technological advancements\, whilst EuroGEO coordinates and integrates these resources to address global and regional challenges through GEO work programme activities. And secondly\, at GEO level\, with the adoption of the ‘post-2025’ GEO work programme\, which shifts from “Earth observation” to “Earth Intelligence” and from a focus on services to equity\, in order to bridge the global information gaps. \nAt this critical juncture\, this year’s EuroGEO workshop\, which will take place in Krakow from 8 to 10 October\, aims to invite and mobilise the EO community to reposition EuroGEO in the light of both the evolving European landscape and GEO strategy. \nThe GEO Blue Planet European Office\, supported by EU4OceanObs\, works closely with the EuroGEO secretariat to ensure better uptake and visibility of relevant ocean and coastal related European pgorammes and actions\, contributions and priorities within GEO Blue Planet and the wider GEO community.  \nTo register and for more information\, visit https://eurogeosec.eu/egw2024/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/eurogeo-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Krakow\, Poland
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241118T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T170000
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20250525T113557
CREATED:20241121T083544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T072621Z
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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
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