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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
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SUMMARY:Ocean Carbon from Space workshop
DESCRIPTION:2nd Workshop in the CLEO (Colour and Light in the ocean from Earth Observation) Series \nThe European Space Agency (ESA)\, with Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and support from NASA\, is organising an Ocean Carbon From Space Workshop\, to be held virtually from 14 to 18 February 2022. \nThe main objective of the workshop is to bring together remote sensing scientists\, field scientists and modellers around the common topic of ocean carbon\, its pools and fluxes\, its variability in space and time and the understanding of its processes and interactions with the earth system. The aim is to articulate a collective view of the current status\, identify gaps in knowledge and formulate the scientific roadmap for the next decade\, with an emphasis on evaluating where Earth Observations (EO) may contribute. \nAbstract submission now open! \nClick here for agenda and more information. \nG7 FSOI support for ocean carbon monitoring  \nAs part of the G7 Future of the Seas & Oceans (FSOI) Coordination Centre’s scientific and technical support to Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)\, the Coordination Centre will work closely with the the International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP) to develop an internationally agreed strategy for Surface Ocean CO2 monitoring\, a priority of the G7 FSOI. The EU coordinator of the G7 FSOI Coordination Centre (EU4OceanObs) leads the G7 FSOI support to the IOCCP on this activity. For more information\, click here. \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/esa-ocean-carbon-space-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20220119T210711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T211333Z
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SUMMARY:International Ocean Data Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Data We Need for the Ocean We Want\nThe conference aims to \n\nexamine regional and global strategies and policy needed to achieve the digital ecosystem;\ndiscuss existing and required technological developments and their implementation; and\nidentify future directions in ocean data and information management.\n\nThese objectives will furthermore be considered within the multi-sectoral vision of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. \nThis conference is co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund within the Oceanographic Data and Information System eCUDO.pl. \nTo register and for more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/international-ocean-data-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Sopot\, Poland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220210
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20211215T200004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T200004Z
UID:3956-1644192000-1644451199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Blue-Cloud Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:The Blue-Cloud Hackathon is an open invitation to marine scientists & researchers\, data scientists\, ICT experts\, innovators\, students\, and anyone who is passionate about the Ocean to explore and test Blue-Cloud: A new\, Open Science platform for the marine domain offering a wealth of data\, analytical tools and computing power to support you in developing solutions for a safe\, healthy\, productive\, predictive and transparent Ocean. \nParticipants will be challenged to develop applications that contribute to improving knowledge of marine ecosystems; support the transition to a greener\, blue economy; advance Ocean literacy; and/or enhance international collaboration towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations Agenda 2030. \nTo register and for more information\, click here. \nFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/blue-cloud-hackathon/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211214T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211214T173000
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20211207T210649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T103129Z
UID:3904-1639494000-1639503000@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Blue-Cloud Open Science Platform
DESCRIPTION:Supporting collaborative marine research across the Atlantic and beyond\nA workshop jointly organised by Blue-Cloud and the All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance \nBlue-Cloud deploys a web platform featuring an unprecedented wealth of multidisciplinary data repositories\, analytical tools\, and computing facilities to explore and demonstrate the potential of cloud-based Open Science\, in the context of key European and international initiatives such as the EU Green Deal\, the UN Ocean Decade and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This European-funded project federates leading European marine research infrastructures (SeaDataNet\, EurOBIS\, Euro-ARGO\, ICOS\, SOCAT\, ENA\, EMODnet\, Copernicus Marine Service) and e-Infrastructures (EUDAT\, D4Science\, WEkEO DIAS)\, allowing researchers to combine\, reuse\, and share quality data across disciplines and countries. \nThe webinar will present the Blue-Cloud Open Science platform for marine research and the Blue-Cloud Hackathon in February 2022. A  panel discussion with speakers from the marine research community\, will discuss the joint policy brief “Nourishing Blue Economy and Sharing Ocean Knowledge” published in October 2021. The brief outlines recommendations for sustainable ocean observation and management\, specifically addressing how to strengthen the value chain of ocean information for sustainable management of the ocean. \nFor the agenda and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/blue-cloud-an-open-science-platform/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20211202T202941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T204225Z
UID:3874-1639008000-1639094399@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:G7 Ocean Decade Navigation Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will take place virtually\, hosted by the UK Department for Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to discuss: \n\npossible cooperative structures for the G7 to use to implement the G7 Ocean Decade Navigation Plan and contribute to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development\,\nbest practice regarding international collaboration with a range of partners\, and\nhow the G7 can identify priorities to translate to actionable initiatives.\n\nThe group will focus on three spotlight priorities: Global Ocean Indicator Framework\, Digital Twin Oceans\, and Net-Zero Oceanographic Capability. The UK and EU* coordinators of the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative (FSOI) Coordination Centre\, will take part in the discussions to explore how the G7 FSOI can best support the Navigation plan. \nFor more information on the UN Ocean Decade Navigation plan\, click here. \n\nThe EU coordination of the G7 FSOI Coordination Centre is hosted by Mercator Ocean International and facilitated by EU4OceanObs\, funded by the European Union. Click here for more information.\n \nUseful links\n\nG7 adopt UN Ocean Decade Navigation Plan\nCommuniqué from G7 Climate & Environment Ministerial May 2021\nG7 FSOI support to developing a Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Ocean Capability (Resource Strategy Group)\nG7FSOI support to GOOS on developing a Global Ocean Monitoring Indicators Framework for Assessments and Observing System Evaluation\nG7 FSOI support to enabling Digital Twin Ocean Capability (Resource Strategy Group)
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/g7-ocean-decade-navigation-plan-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211208T120000
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20211112T120552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T204050Z
UID:3701-1638871200-1638964800@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:#MarineData4Africa: Webinar and 2-day workshop
DESCRIPTION:After two successful international events in Asia and America\, the #MarineData4Africa event will cater to users of ocean and coastal data working in Africa. Through this event\, the European- funded Copernicus Marine Service aims to engage with the marine communities in Africa\, and share its global ocean data products and knowledge that can be used to support sustainable blue economies and ocean conservation in Africa. It will gather scientists\, industry communities and the policy makers and the general public working on the Africa continent. \nThe event will consist of a webinar on 30 November followed by a 2-day training workshop on 7 and 8 December 2021. \nFor more information and to register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/marinedata4africa/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211125T115000
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20211102T111715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T140357Z
UID:3634-1637838000-1637841000@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Developing cooperation across GEO Activities to address marine hazards in Africa
DESCRIPTION:An official side event of GEO Week 2021 \nGiven that approximately 25% of Africa’s population live within 100 km of the coast\, marine hazards pose increasing threats at local and regional levels. These include eutrophication\, coastal flooding\, marine pollution\, and water-borne diseases – all of which can be exacerbated by climate change. \nThe side event will review the role Earth Observations play in monitoring\, preparing for\, and recovering from\, marine hazards and what GEO can do to support the coastal aspects of the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction in Africa to inform priorities and identify opportunities for future collaboration across GEO activities and regional GEOs working on this thematic. In the context of the UN Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development\, the event supports the Decade outcome a “safe ocean” and links to the Ocean Decade programmes such as CoastPredict and CEOS COAST. \nClick here to register for event on the GEO Week 2021 website. \nProgramme\nEvent moderator – Audrey Hasson GEO Blue Planet EU coordinator/ Mercator Ocean International \n11:00 – 11:15 CET Introduction \nA global overview of marine hazards in Africa – Carlos Loureiro\, University of KwaZulu-Natal\, South Africa \nLocal perspective\, what issues are faced: \n\nSeychelles- Justin Prosper\, Ministry of Environment\nSenegal  – Amadou Moctar Dieye\, Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE)\n\n11:15 – 11:35 CET Addressing coastal pollution (plastic litter\, oil spill\, agricultural run off…) \n\n\n\nAfriGEO – Phoebe Oduor (Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development)\nGEO Blue Planet – Kwame Adu Agyekum (University of Ghana)\nGEO Digital Earth Africa – Adam Lewis\nGEO Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction – David Borges (NASA\, USA)\nGEO Human Planet – Daniele Ehrlich (European Commission)\n\n\n\n11:35 – 11:50 CET Panel discussion \nOrganisers\n\nGEO Blue Planet\nAfriGEO\nGEO Human Planet\nGEO Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group\nGEO Digital Earth Africa\nMercator Ocean International – EU4OceanObs project\n\n  \nReplay of the event on Youtube\nFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/geo-week-2021-coastal-hazards-africa/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:All events,Our events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20211105T145616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T150055Z
UID:3672-1637798400-1637884799@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Joint meeting of IOCCP Scientific Steering Group & Surface Ocean CO2 Monitoring Network planning team
DESCRIPTION:On 25 November\, the Surface Ocean CO2 Monitoring Network planning team will hold a joint meeting with the International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP) scientific steering group. The meeting will discuss the way forward with establishing a strategy writing team and planning an international workshop to develop the strategy and an initial International Mission Team to take the work of developing the global network forward. \nBy invitation only. \nMeeting hosts: IOCCP; Contact for G7 FSOI activity: Richard Sanders (EU research infrastructure ICOS Ocean Thematic Centre and IOCCP) and Maria Hood (EU G7 FSOI Coordination Centre\, hosted at Mercator Ocean International as part of EU4OceanObs) \nThis meeting will follow the 16th Session of the IOCCP Scientific Steering Group meeting & GOOS Biochemistry Panel which will take place from 22 to 24 November 2021. \nContext and G7 FSOI support to IOCCP on surface ocean CO2 monitoring \nThe IOCCP\, which acts as the GOOS Biogeochemistry Panel\, is working to develop an internationally-agreed strategy for Surface Ocean CO2 Monitoring\, a priority of the G7 FSOI. This IOCCP-led activity carried out with G7 FSOI support will work to catalyse and facilitate the development of global strategy for monitoring surface ocean CO2\, which is needed to guide coordinated joint investment by governments to implement the global surface ocean CO2 monitoring network\, building on existing observing programmes\, data management structures and coordination bodies where possible. \n  \nUseful links:\n\nG7 FSOI support to IOCCP project\, which acts as GOOS Biochemistry Panel on developing a global ocean carbon monitoring strategy and network\nEU4OceanObs article: Towards a global strategy for monitoring of surface ocean CO2\nG7 FSOI News article: International scientists signal missing ocean data in global climate policy
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/joint-meeting-of-ioccp-scientific-steering-group-surface-ocean-co2-monitoring-network-planning-team/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211127
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210728T084728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T111849Z
UID:3172-1637625600-1637971199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:GEO Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:The GEO Week 2021 will be held from 23 to 26 November in a virtual format and will include the GEO-17 Plenary\, anchor and side events\, and a virtual exhibition. \nThe major milestone events linked to global policy agendas  in 2021\, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP26\, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15\, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration present a new set of challenges and opportunities for the international community. During GEO Week 2021\, the multidisciplinary activities of the GEO Work Programme will be presented that that address and assess these challenges and opportunities in different sectors\, highlighting the potential contribution of Earth observations to these efforts. For more information and to register\, click here. \nCoastal Hazards in Africa side event\nDuring GEO Week 2021\, GEO’s Blue Planet Initiative\, whose EU coordination is facilitated by EU4OceanObs\, is organising a side event “Coastal Hazards in Africa” on 25 November 2021 at 10 am CEST. Click here for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/geo-week-2021/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211118T163000
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20211026T123040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T103128Z
UID:3626-1637240400-1637253000@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:AfriGEO Symposium 2021
DESCRIPTION:The AfriGEO symposium 2021 aims at providing a platform to begin enhance collaboration and integration by bringing together experts from the aforementioned spheres to discuss\, unlock and activate the growth of African Industries in Earth Observation. \nThis symposium shall focus on 5 thematic areas: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Climate Change\n Agriculture and Food Security\n Industry (SMME) focus\n EO for Health\n Disaster Risk Reductions\n Data and Infrastructure (Cross cutting)\n\nSession 4 ‘Industry Focus’ will be held on 18 November at 14h20 to 16h30 EAT and will include a plenary session and virtual exhibiting booths. The  GEO Blue Planet EU Coordinator together with a representative from the EU’s Copernicus Marine Service/ Mercator Ocean International will present at this session. \nFor the AfriGEO Symposium programme and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/afrigeo-symposium-2021/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20211015T130716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T140351Z
UID:3597-1637107200-1637366399@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:One Integrated Marine Debris Observing System
DESCRIPTION:Official Satellite Activity of UN Ocean Decade “a Clean Ocean” Laboratory \nThis event is organised by a consortium of 14 international ocean experts and is hosted by GEO Blue Planet\, EU4OceanObs and Mercator Ocean International as an official satellite activity of the 3rd UN Ocean Decade Laboratory “a Clean Ocean”. \nWe will discuss the current state of the marine debris system\, our knowledge about it and ways forward for implementing the Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS). We aim to learn about recent advancements in observational techniques and technologies as well as to enhance cooperation\, bringing together multidisciplinary approaches from diverse communities of stakeholders. \nThe hybrid event will include: \n\nThree plenary sessions\, available in both English and French with invited talks\, live discussions and interactions between participants and panellists via the Zoom.\n\nPlenary Session 1: Strengthening scientific knowledge – Nov. 17\, 2021\, 8-10pm CET\nPlenary Session 2: Fostering new monitoring capacities – Nov. 18\, 2021\, 10-12am CET\nPlenary Session 3: Defining the future of IMDOS – Nov. 19\, 2021\, 9-11am CET\n\n\nAn online virtual poster hall on the MIRO platform where presenters and participants will be able to connect and interact from 10 to 30 November 2021\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the event\, submit a poster\, and/or register for plenary sessions and updates please visit the dedicated web page\, by clicking here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/one-integrated-marine-debris-observing-system-side-event-to-un-ocean-decade-a-clean-ocean-lab/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:All events,Our events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210924T141449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T141531Z
UID:3414-1637107200-1637366399@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Ocean Decade Laboratory - A clean ocean
DESCRIPTION:To sustain life and economic activity\, the ocean must be clean. Stakeholders will collaborate to identify pollutants and their sources to the ocean by 2025\, remove contaminants from the ocean by 2030 and support society’s transition to a pollutant-minimizing circular economy. \nTo register and for more information on this 3rd Ocean Decade Laboratory\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/ocean-decade-lab-clean-ocean/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211027T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211027T150000
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210810T120640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T085637Z
UID:3191-1635327000-1635346800@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:EU project IMPRESSIVE Final Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable port management through Copernicus: the space-based IMPRESSIVE platform\nWould you like to know how a space-based platform could prevent marine pollution incidents? \nThe conference has the overall objective to promote and present the IMPRESSIVE solution\, an innovative platform with cutting-edge technology\, which could contribute to the sustainability of the ports in Europe. Participants will have the chance to learn more about the innovative platform and the story behind this marine initiative; join the debate inround tables with local and regional authorities\, port authorities\, industry\, other maritime initiatives; and join an open discussion between experts and audience on current and future needs in terms of maritime services that could be fostered\, implemented and integrated into the regional strategies. \nDuring the conference\, the GEO Blue Planet EU4OceanObs coordinator will participate in the roundtable discussion with other maritime projects and stakeholders including representatives from ESA and EMSA. For the agenda and to register click here. \nProject website – impressive-project.eu
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/project_impressive_final_conference/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210618T124004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T092651Z
UID:2980-1632096000-1632441599@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:EuroGEO workshop 2021
DESCRIPTION:The EuroGEO workshop will take place fully virtually from the 20 to 23 September 2021. It is organised by the European Commission and the French Ministry of Higher Education\, Research and Innovation with the support of MINES ParisTech – PSL University. This year’s edition focuses on Earth Observation-based solutions to support the EU Green Deal and will bring together the EU community interested in and actively contributing to the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). \nFor more more information about the programme and to register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/eurogeo-2021/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210909T084313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T084616Z
UID:3368-1631664000-1631923199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Ocean Decade Laboratory - A Predicted Ocean
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd UN Ocean Decade Laboratory will be held from 15 to 17 September 2021 and will offer valuable insights and talks around the Ocean Decade Outcome: “A Predicted Ocean”. The Laboratory will investigate the key elements required for the change we need to see targeting a predictable Ocean for our societies over the course of the Decade. \nTo register for the event\, please click here. \nThe Core Event will be streamed live\, offering panel discussions and interviews on 15 September from 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight CEST. You will be able to interact and network with other participants and speakers via matchmaking or direct chats (text and video) also after the Core Event. \nA total of 31 Satellite Activities\, hosted by a diverse range of experts from several fields and targeting various goals will be presented after the Core Event. They will consist of workshops\, panel discussions along with interactive lectures around topics like novel deep-ocean observation methods\, efficient data digitization\, accurate climate emergency systems\, predicting the future of coral reefs using AI\, and lots more! You can take part in all Satellite Activities\, surveys\, quizzes and Q&A sessions besides broader networking possibilities. \nThe final Wrap-up on 17 September from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm CEST will also be live-streamed and reflect the Core Event and the Satellite Activities while offering valuable insights and interviews with several participants. \nTo see the programme\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/ocean-decade-lab-a-predicted-ocean/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210625
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210618T122338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T133320Z
UID:2977-1624492800-1624579199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:Scoping Workshop on a Deep Ocean Observing Activity in the Azores
DESCRIPTION:The Deep Ocean Observing Strategy (DOOS) and the All-Atlantic Ocean Observing System (AtlantOS) are hosting a Deep Ocean Observing Project Scoping Workshop focusing on the Azores region on 24 June 2021 5 – 9pm CEST. \nTo register for the event\, click here by June 18th. \nThe half-day workshop will identify (i) the scope\, (ii) potential approaches and (iii) contributors for developing a joint project to demonstrate the feasibility of a comprehensive and multidisciplinary deep ocean observing system. This should align with scientific and societal needs in the Azores\, while also exploring approaches that may lend themselves to global-scale deployment in the future. The initiative combines the DOOS concept of ‘Demonstration Projects’ that prove the feasibility and benefits of deep-ocean observing and AtlantOS ‘Use Cases’ approach that showcases the value chain of ocean observing. \nLink with EU4OceanObs \nThe G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative (FSOI) is scoping an activity called Augmented Observations and Forecasting for Marine Life. DOOS participated in the development of the scoping document to highlight deep ocean ecosystem monitoring needs and the outcome of this DOOS-AtlantOS meeting will inform the work of the G7 FSOI Task Team if approved. This scoping activity is led by the FSOI EU coordinator\, supported by EU4OceanObs as part of the FSOI’s priority area to support the development of a global initiative for an enhanced\, global\, sustained sea and ocean observing system. For more information\, visit the G7 FSOI website.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/scoping-workshop-on-a-deep-ocean-observing-activity-in-the-azores/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210625
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210521T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T183729Z
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SUMMARY:GEO Symposium 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) annual Symposium will take place virtually from 21 to 24 June. The year’s theme is “Strengthening inclusive partnerships across the GEO Work Programme” . The aim of the Symposium is to share successful practices and identify ways to accelerate the delivery of products and solutions to address environmental and societal challenges. \nAs part of the EU4OceanObs Action\, the EU coordinator of GEO Blue Planet\, GEO’s ocean and coastal initiative\, will take part in the this year’s symposium that will engage actors across the GEO community worldwide. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/geo-symposium-2021/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210617T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210617T120000
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210606T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T124451Z
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SUMMARY:Sustaining In Situ Observations for the Digital Ocean
DESCRIPTION:The European Marine Board will hold a Science Lunch Webinar entitled ‘Sustaining in situ Ocean Observations for the Digital Ocean’ on 17 June 2021\, from 1pm to 2pm CEST. \nThis webinar will build on the science presented in EMB’s 9th Policy Brief on ‘Sustaining in situ Ocean Observations for the Age of the Digital Ocean‘ which will be launched on 16 June during the EMODnet Open Conference. The brief includes contributions from Maria Hood\, the EU4OceanObs coordinator of the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative and Pierre-Yves le Traon\, the Scientific Director of Mercator Ocean International and the EU4OceanObs project coordinator. \nTo register\, click here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/emb-science-webinar-ocean-observation/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210521T171852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T171939Z
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SUMMARY:4th semi-annual meeting of the OceanPredict Science Team
DESCRIPTION:The G7 FSOI and GEO Blue Planet EU Coordinators\, supported by the EU4OceanObs Action\, will participate in 4th semi-annual meeting of the OceanPredict Science Team from 16 to 21 June 2021. For more information\, click here. \nOceanPredict (oceanpredict.org) is an international research and development network working to accelerate\, strengthen and increase the impact of ocean prediction.  OceanPredict is the the successor of the Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) that started in 1999 motivated by the Ocean Observation Panel for Climate (OOPC) and ended in 2008 after a decade of successfully developing tools and demonstrating the utility of the ocean observing system for assimilating observations into state-of-the-art models of the global ocean circulation in near real-time.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/4th-semi-annual-meeting-of-the-oceanpredict-science-team/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210614T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210614T133000
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210607T185953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T190053Z
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SUMMARY:UNEP SRI2021: Global Environmental Monitoring Systems/ Oceans
DESCRIPTION:Towards an integrated Global Environment Monitoring System for Oceans – Aspiring to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 14: to “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development” \nThe GEMS/Oceans event is a “kick-off” session at the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2021 (SRI2021 – Future Earth) and will discuss and appraise cutting edge approaches for assessing the state of the ocean globally and also offer an opportunity to influence the way forward. As an interactive session it will encourage inputs from its partners\, stakeholders\, and audience\, with the scope to provide a background and conceptual framework for the co-design of a Global Oceans Monitoring System that aims to be innovative and transformational. \nThe speaker line up includes Pierre Bahurel\, representing Mercator Ocean International and the Copernicus Marine Service. Maria Hood\, the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans EU Coordinator a\, hosted by Mercator Ocean International as part of EU4OceanObs\, will participate in a panel session. \nFor more information\, click here. \nUNEP GEMS series \nUNEP GEMS is a three-part exploration of different Global Environmental Monitoring Systems (GEMS) for the Earth’s vital shared resources – Water\, Air and Oceans. These three sessions will explore the opportunities and challenges across time\, space and political boundaries.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/uneps-sri2021-session-global-environmental-monitoring-systems-oceans/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210201T111459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T075332Z
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SUMMARY:EMODNET Open Conference and Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:During the event\, EMODnet partners\, data providers and users will connect across stakeholder communities and set goals for the future. To start the week\, the Open Conference will focus on use cases and requirements for developing essential open marine data services for blue economy actors\, the public sector\, civil society and the research community. \nThe EU4OceanObs coordinators of the G7 Future of Seas and Oceans Initiative Coordination Centre and GEO Blue Planet will both be panellists during the EMODnet Global Dialogues Panel session on 15 June.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/emodnet-open-conference-and-jamboree/
LOCATION:Oostende\, Belgium & online\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210218T150200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T140402Z
UID:2099-1622592000-1622851199@www.eu4oceanobs.eu
SUMMARY:EU4OceanObs side events at All-Atlantic 2021
DESCRIPTION:EU4OceanObs will co-host 3 side events at the All-Atlantic 2021 conference that will take place from 2 to 4 June 2021. The All-Atlantic 2021 is a Ministerial High-Level & Stakeholders Conference that will take place under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union\, in close cooperation with the European Commission\, aiming to strengthen Research & Innovation cooperation across and along the Atlantic Ocean\, from “pole to pole”.  The event will be a step forward in the work developed by the All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance\, bringing together Ministries\, high-level representatives and ocean leaders\, including researchers\, youth\, entrepreneurs\, academics\, and civil society. \nThe side events co-organised through the EU4OceanObs actions on the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative and GEO Blue Planet will address global ocean data sharing and infrastructures\, and monitoring and managing of marine litter and Sargassum in the Atlantic basin. For more information on the side events co-hosted by EU4OceanObs\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/all-atlantic-2021-conference/
LOCATION:Online & Ponta Delgada\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:All events,Our events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210521T165932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T170212Z
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SUMMARY:European Green Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:The European Green Week 2021 is dedicated to the European Union’s ‘zero pollution ambition’. It will also look at other relevant European Green Deal initiatives\, such as the climate initiatives\, the upcoming Chemicals Strategy\, as well as initiatives in the fields of energy\, industry\, mobility\, agriculture\, fisheries\, health and biodiversity. \nThe EU Green Week virtual conference will run from 1 to 4 June and includes the following events related to ocean pollution\, ocean plastic\, keeping our seas and oceans healthy and working towards a sustainable blue economy: \n\n2 June\, Session 4.4: Space is the place – monitoring the planet’s health with Copernicus\, including a presentation on “Green deal solutions for combatting ocean pollution with the Copernicus Marine Service”.\n2 June\, Session 2.4: Clean seas with a sustainable blue economy – challenges and opportunities\n2 June\, Session 6.2: Making waves – young people’s views on water pollution\n3 June\, High Level Session: TRAPPED BY PLASTIC Screening of a short documentary followed by a debate on how we can end marine plastic pollution\n\nVisit the EU Green Week virtual conference website for more information. \nTo view the programme\, click here. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/european-green-week/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210602
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210201T111305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T185821Z
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SUMMARY:1st International Conference of the UN Ocean Decade
DESCRIPTION:To mark the start of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development\, a series of re-structured virtual and hybrid events will be held starting from June 2021 to mid-2022: \n\n1 June 2021 – Opening event. To register\, click here.\nMid 2021 – mid 2022 – Ocean Decade Laboratories: interactive sessions to catalyse partnerships and co-design Ocean Decade Actions. The 7 participatory Laboratories will foster dialogue on overarching Ocean Decade themes: inclusivity\, solutions-based ocean science\, regional action\, and resource mobilisation\, among others.  Click here to submit contribution proposal.\n\nCheck the Ocean Decade Conference website regularly for updates. \nThe ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth and central to the survival of nature and humankind. But the ocean is also under massive threat. More than ever before\, science and research are being called upon to join forces with policymakers\, society and economic actors to protect and sustainably manage the ocean. To achieve this vision\, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2021 to 2030 as the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the “Ocean Decade). \nEU4OceanObs and the Ocean Decade\nThrough its G7 FSOI action\, EU4OceanObs will work closely with the Decade’s ocean observing projects and programmes to co-evolve joint activities\, targeting where G7 high-level support can add unique value. The EU4OceanObs GEO Blue Planet component will participate in leveraging the Group on Earth Observations’ (GEO) convening power and interdisciplinary work programme to mobilise action to enhance the use of ocean and coastal observations in support of the Decade.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/un-oceandecade/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210304T134758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T144011Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Visions Summit
DESCRIPTION:Towards a global ecosystem for ocean solutions \nThe Summit will be held online on the campus of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography between May 18-21\, 2021. The summit is co-organised with satellite campuses in Hobart (Australia)\, Cape Town (South Africa)\, Mindelo (Cabo Verde)\, and Kiel (Germany). \nAudrey Hasson head of the EU Office of GEO BP Planet will participate in the Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) for Ocean Solutions event. ECOP will host informal interactive events to share their perspectives on ocean solutions around the summit’s main sessions\, as well as cross-cutting themes that emerge throughout the programme. GEO Blue Planet is one of the event’s partners. \nFor more details\, click here. \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/ocean-visions-summit-towards-a-global-ecosystem-for-ocean-solutions/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210602
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210327T125139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T114423Z
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SUMMARY:Global Biogeochemical-Argo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An online workshop “Global Biochemical-Argo Fleet\, Knowledge to Action”\, building on the priorities of the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative (G7 FSOI) will take place on 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 May and on 1 June. The workshop will highlight the benefits of the global array to multiple users\, identify remaining observing system and data delivery gaps\, and motivate new commitments and partnerships. The workshop is organised by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)\, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)\, and the State University of New Jersey (RUTGERS)\, with international coordination assistance from the G7 FSOI Coordination Centre\, and with financial support from NASA\, NOAA\, and NSF. \nThe workshop will present the initial international commitments to the Biogeochemistry-Argo system and discuss how to ensure that the combined investment meets the priorities of the G7 and international funders and stakeholders. The workshop will prioritise next steps with partners to ensure full implementation of the array and the international collaboration required to sustain the global biogeochemal Argo fleet into the future. For more information about the workshop\, click here. \nAbout the FSOI Coordination Centre \nThe EU4OceanObs action coordinator of the G7 FSOI works with the other G7 FSOI coordinators to form a distributed Coordination Centre that implements the initiative’s activities under the guidance of the G7 FSOI National Focal Points and the Working Group. The workshop is part of the G7 FSOI scoping activity to support the Global Biogeochemical-Argo Fleet. For more information on G7 FSOI activities\, click here.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/global-biogeochemical-argo-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210506
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210503T193729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T193832Z
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SUMMARY:9th EuroGOOS International Conference
DESCRIPTION:The EuroGOOS Conference brings together managers\, developers\, and users of ocean observing and operational oceanography products and services. The conference fosters dialogue\, experience sharing\, and future planning with European and international partners and stakeholders\, towards a more coordinated response to societal needs related to the ocean. \nThe first virtual edition of the conference will offer a vibrant scientific programme on oceanographic methods\, technologies\, and applications\, spanning ocean physics\, health\, and climate. Our marketplace is an opportunity to showcase your work\, while the interactive meeting platform will ease networking and matchmaking worldwide. \nClick here to register and for more information.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/eurogoos-conference/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210421
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210323T094152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T095405Z
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SUMMARY:EU International Ocean Governance Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:Setting the Course for a Sustainable Blue Planet  \nThe European Commission in association with the European External Action Service invite ocean stakeholders worldwide to the presentation of the final recommendations for ocean sustainability action by the EU’s International Ocean Governance (IOG) Forum. \nThe event will mark the conclusion of the open and inclusive consultation process on International Ocean Governance launched by the European Commission in association with the European External Action Service in 2020 with the establishment of the IOG forum. . \nThe recommendations will support the development of the International Ocean Governance Agenda –the EU’s plan of action for the future of our oceans\, an integral part of the European Green Deal and the EU’s response to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, in particular\, the Sustainable Development Goal 14 ‘to conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources’.
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/eu-international-ocean-governance-forum-2021/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210219T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210219T143000
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20210218T125622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T142645Z
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SUMMARY:UNEP-SPBF Third Global Session: Marine Litter Session
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme Integrated Solutions #ForNature\, the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment (UN-SPBF) will convene its Third Global Session online from 18-20 February 2021\, in the lead up to the Fifth Session of the UN Environment Assembly. \nThe Global Partnership on Marine Litter\, will co-host a session on Managing Risk: Marine Litter and Microplastics Mitigation and Prevention. The head of the GEO Blue Planet EU Office – Audrey Hasson from Mercator Ocean International\, will participate in this Session as a speaker. \nThis session will include the Phase I release of the Global Partnership on Marine Litter Digital Platform. The aim of the GPML Digital platform is to facilitate coordination of multi-stakeholder action towards the long-term elimination\, through a life-cycle approach\, of discharges of litter and microplastics into the oceans using AI capabilities\, data mapping and layered functionalities including match-making. \nThe session will examine the following key questions: \n\nWhat does the latest science tell us about the risks posed by marine litter and microplastics for ecosystems\, human health and society ?\nIn order to manage and mitigate the risk of marine litter in our environment\, what urgent policy action is required at the multi-lateral and national levels?\nWhat part does innovation\, technology and finance have to play? And what does multi-stakeholder cooperation offer in the management and mitigation of marine litter and microplastics related risk?\n\n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/third-global-session-of-the-un-science-policy-business-forum-on-the-environment/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201217
DTSTAMP:20250618T013725
CREATED:20201216T131121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145311Z
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SUMMARY:EU International Ocean Governance Forum
DESCRIPTION:The IOG Forum brings together ocean actors and stakeholders within and beyond Europe to share understanding\, experiences and good practices on ocean governance. The IOG Forum supports the development of the EU’s international ocean governance agenda for the future of our oceans. This agenda selected 50 actions to ensure clean\, healthy\, safe\, secure and sustainably used oceans. It is an integral part of the European Commission’s Green Deal and the EU’s response to the 2030 Agenda\, in particular\, the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 Life Below Water. \n 
URL:https://www.eu4oceanobs.eu/event/eu-international-ocean-governance-forum/
LOCATION:Online Event
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