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  • FilaChange, an international conference on ocean processes linking filaments and finescales (1-100 km) with climate change
    29.08.2022 - 02.09.2022
    The FilaChange workshop will identify recent advancements and future challenges in finescale (1-100 km) ocean dynamics, a critical ocean regime not resolved by Earth System Models. The workshop will bring together scientists from geophysical fluid dynamics, biophysical interactions, climate model parameterization and numerics, observational oceanography, climate analysis, and societal applications.
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  • Applications now open for seven internship opportunities with Ifremer
    Applications are now open for seven (7) internship opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) and polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA.
    Under its PMN exploration contract, Ifremer is offering one (1) internship in Environmental Studies. The internship will take place within its deep-sea ecosystems studies laboratory, in Brest (France), for a duration of two months (approximately from mid-October to mid-December 2022). Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree-level education (preferably in natural sciences) and should be enrolled in a first master’s level course (or equivalent) in biology, preferably in marine biology, biodiversity and ecology or molecular biosciences. Fluency in French or English is required.
    The internship will focus on taxonomic identification of meiofauna via innovative imaging tools to improve techniques for investigating deep-sea marine biodiversity. The candidate will be trained in meiofauna taxonomy and in particular benthic foraminifera, as well as in binocular imaging and high-resolution digital acquisition techniques. The intern will also receive training in artificial intelligence and contribute to developing innovative tools to improve taxonomic knowledge for marine biodiversity.
    Under the contract for PMS exploration, Ifremer is offering six (6) internships for candidates to participate in the 4th Marine Imaging Workshop in 2022. This training will be held over a five-day period in Brest (France) from 3 to 7 of October 2022.
    The international Marine Imaging Workshops assemble around 100 scientists and engineers from different disciplines to push the boundaries of marine imaging. Biologists, ecologists, computer scientists, end-users and stakeholders discuss the methods and procedures for optimising the ways information is harvested through images. Topics cover everything from the start to finish of marine image analysis: acquisition planning, image collection, processing of images prior to annotation, still/video annotation, the future of annotation, FAIR image data management and much more.
    Interested candidates should possess a bachelor’s/master’s degree of science in the relevant field of biology, geology, geochemistry, geophysics, oceanography or have an equivalent educational background. Fluency in English is required.
    One of the Voluntary Commitments made by the ISA at the UN Ocean Conference 2017 was "Enhancing the role of Women in Deep-Sea Research through capacity building" - we therefore strongly encourage suitably qualified females to apply for these training opportunities.
    Please visit this link (PMN) and this link (PMS) for more information and to apply. Applications by qualified candidates should be received no later than 30 June 2022.
  • Remote participation on ISA meetings: expressions of interest
    The next ISA council and assembly meetings will take place from 18th July to 8th August. Diva Amon, Beth Orcutt and Patricia Esquete will be DOSI’s delegation in Jamaica, with the support of a group of members that will be following the meetings online and helping in composing our interventions. If you would like to be part of it, send an email to mailto:pesquete@ua.pt. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain some experience for those that would like to join the in-person delegation in upcoming meetings.
  • ISA meetings live
    18-29 July 2022
    Part II of the 27th session of the ISA starts this week! You can follow the ISA negotiations remotely on the following link:
    ISA Web TV
    Also, our colleagues from DSCC post daily updates on their Deep–Sea Mining Negotiations Tracker.
  • Leveraging ocean science and innovation for healthy and resilient coastal and marine ecosystems
    6 July 07:30-09:00 AM (EDT) (владивостокское время: 21:30 - 23:00)
    Working across the linkages of SDG 14, 13 and 15, the side event organized around multi-stakeholder panels will explore how investment and partnerships in research, ocean observations, fit-for- purpose data products and services can empower decision-makers, industry and local communities to conserve and restore ocean ecosystems, address vulnerability and build resilience to climate change.
    The event will provide an overview of key progress, challenges and opportunities in implementing SDG 14, with a specific focus on ocean acidification and marine scientific capacity applied to ocean management, two targets under IOC/UNESCO’s custodianship. Building on the transformative work of UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, innovation in ocean observation, technologies and information delivery to supportsustainable use and ocean conservation will be highlighted. The event will also focus on empowering local communities to build resilience and protect biodiversity through partnerships in nature-based solutions such as the biosphere reserves and blue carbon approaches.
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  • Ocean Negative Carbon Emission and Sustainable Development
    30 June 2022, 1:00 - 2:15 pm (UTC+1) (владивостокское время: 22:00 - 23:15)
    The event focuses on addressing, in particular, ocean negative carbon emission (ONCE) approaches and relevant ocean-based solutions for the mitigation of climate change and the sustainable development of coastal ecosystems and the society as a whole.
    The side event is expected to result in the following outcomes:
    - Enhanced awareness and improved understanding of the contribution of ocean carbon storage and negative emission technologies to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    - Encouraged collaborative research, capacity building, and interactions between researchers, stakeholders, and policy makers
    - Increased knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by countries regarding the sustainable use of ocean and the need for support, by the Global-ONCE (G-ONCE) program
    - Scientific ideas and research results can be published in comprehensive international journals /magazines
    Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85305397107
    This event will be held as an online virtual conference (via Zoom). Access code in details will be sent to registered participants 48 hrs before the event.
  • From the Southern Ocean to the Arctic – a Call to Action via the UN Ocean Decade
    27th June 2022, 13:00 - 15:00 UTC+1 (владивостокское время: 22:00 - 0:00)
    This is the first time the two Polar Ocean initiatives will come together in one session, and discuss cross cutting issues from both the Southern Ocean and the Arctic Ocean.
    Based on the recommendations in the Implementation Plan of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, the Southern Ocean community engaged in a stakeholder-oriented process to develop the Southern Ocean Action Plan, similar to the Arctic Community. Both the Southern Ocean and Arctic processes engaged a broad community, which includes the scientific research community, the business and industry sector, and governance and management bodies, and for the Arctic, Indigenous stakeholders.
    This will bring together leading experts on both polar regions that will participate in the UN Ocean Decade. The Session will provide direct calls to Actions that have been identified in the Southern Ocean and Arctic Action Plan contributions towards the UN Decade of Ocean Science. Cross-cutting issues from both polar regions will be identified and will provide a direct call to action that has come through from polar organisations, policy makers, business and industry, and all other relevant stakeholders through their participation in the polar processes towards the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
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  • Empowering the Youth for the Ocean We Need
    Monday, 27 June 2022 | 14:00 – 14:30 | Altice Arena, SDG Media Zone* (владивостокское время: 23:00-23:30)
    Following the launch of its Ocean Literacy Toolkit for Policymakers, UNESCO has announced an ambitious objective to integrate ocean education into national curricula of all its Member States by 2025. But how can we empower youth, and citizens at large, beyond the classroom to sustain ocean action in this Ocean Decade?
    Ms Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, convenes an interactive discussion between UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Oskar Metsavaht and Maya Gabeira, UNESCO Champion for the Ocean and Youth, to highlight the role of ocean education to empower the next generations for creating the ocean we need.
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  • High Level Ocean Decade Alliance Meeting
    Monday, 27 June 2022 | 15:00 – 16:15 | Altice Arena, Committee Room* (владивостокское время: 28 июня, 0:00 - 01:15)
    This high-level meeting will promote interaction among Patrons and members of the Ocean Decade Alliance and potential new members. It will include a presentation of the aspirations and plans of the Decade Alliance, and allow space for announcements from individual Alliance members or groups of members on new commitments or initiatives. An official Ocean Decade publication will be launched, focused on the links between the Decade and the 2030 Agenda.
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  • UN Ocean Conference side event "Coastal Alert - Tackling Tsunami Risks Together: Partnerships and Solutions"
    27 June 2022, 17:30 - 18.45 GMT+1 (владивостокское время: 28 июня, 03:30 - 04:45)
    Tasks: showcasing leading efforts on reducing coastal and tsunami risk as a key contribution to UN Ocean Decade.
    The event is organized by UNDRR and UNESCO-IOC, with ministerial and high-level speakers from Portugal, Japan, USA, Mozambique, Vanuatu and France. This event takes place inside the Blue Zone at the UN Ocean Conference venue, Side Event Room 2, on Monday 27 June, 17:30-18:45 (Lisbon Time).
    Tsunamis are rare events but can be extremely deadly. In the past 100 years, 58 of them have claimed more than 260,000 lives, or an average of 4,600 per disaster, surpassing any other natural hazard. Join us on partnerships and solutions to reduce this risk and also in the wider context of increasing climate change.
    No registration is required for the Side Event. Kindly note you will need to be a registered delegate to enter the Conference venue.
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  • UN Ocean Conference - Virtual Side Event on Developing the capacity we need for the ocean we want
    29 June 2022 18:00 - 20:00 UTC+1 (владивостокское время: 30 июня, 01:00 - 03:00)
    The ability of coastal nations to manage their coastal and marine environments is vital in the development and maintenance of national sustainable blue economies and to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Thus, capacity development is the key to creating an appropriately trained workforce able to co-design science-based knowledge and innovative solutions. This trained workforce is required to develop a sustainable blue economy, particularly in developing countries, and to ultimately achieve SDG14.
    This side event will focus on how to design and implement the capacity development we need to achieve the 2030 agenda by showcasing:
    · Existing global and regional initiatives that build upon the foundation of capacity development for ocean sciences
    · Lessons learned from case studies and/or success stories from beneficiaries of training programs
    · Recommendations on an action plan for the ocean for scientists, policymakers, local communities and the private sector to accelerate global CD efforts and responses to achieve SDG14 in the current decade
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  • The Ocean Decade Forum
    30 June | 14:30-17:00 | Ciência Viva (Auditorium), Parque das Nações (владивостокское время: 23:30 - 02:00)
    The Ocean Decade Forum will convey a message of action, partnership and inclusivity, showing participants the many ways they can be part of the Decade! Endorsed Decade Actions will be showcased, providing information on their implementation and achievements, and a wide range of partners will make announcements about exciting new commitments. This event will be both in person (200 persons maximum) and live streamed.
    Programme
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  • UN Ocean Conference – Lisbon
    27 June - 1 July 2022
    If you are planning events at Lisbon, you are allowed, and we encourage you to use the Ocean Decade logo. You can find the logo here and here are the branding guidelines.
    a. Ocean Decade Forum (June 30th from 14h30 to 17th) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FSWWKVP
    b. Official Conference Side Events: The application process for official side events is currently open to accredited organisations and the deadline has been extended to 8 May 2022. The full details can be found here: https://www.un.org/en/conferences/ocean2022/events/side
    c. Conference Programme of Ocean Decade Related Events: We will be developing an online and published programme of all Ocean Decade related events that will take place during the conference. This will include both official side events and non-official events. We aim to publish this programme widely before and during the conference. If you would like your Decade related event included in this programme please send details via the following link before the 10 June 2022: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FRD7Y92
    d. Videos for Social Media and Ocean Decade Website: We will be creating a dedicated page on the Ocean Decade website to host short videos from Ocean Decade Actions. These videos will also be used in social media communications where possible. If you would like to submit a 2-minute video promoting your Decade Action, please send it to v.lindoso@unesco.org and a.lima@unesco.org before 30 May 2022.
  • The seventh and final OCEAN DECADE LABORATORY will be held from 31 May to 2 June 2022. It will offer valuable insights and talks around the Ocean Decade Outcome "A PRODUCTIVE OCEAN”. We will explore the key elements required for the change we need over the course of the Ocean Decade.
    Don't miss this Ocean Decade Laboratory! Why? There is all of this to enjoy:
    * VIRTUAL EVENT PLATFORM
    We bring participants together virtually via the event platform. REGISTER NOW or LOG IN HERE and start networking! Find out about speakers and Satellite Activities and visit the virtual exhibition booths.
    * CORE EVENT ON 31 MAY, 3:00 PM TO 7:00 PM CEST (владивостокское время: 23:00 - 03:00)
    Watch the live stream on the event platform, with discussions and showcases involving scientific experts and stakeholders as well as international initiatives. It's all about securing a productive ocean where global food supply, livelihoods and societal needs are managed sustainably.
    Be part of the Q&A at the end of each session!
    * 48 HOURS OF SATELLITE ACTIVITIES
    The seventh Laboratory will include more than 12 Satellite Activities that take place between the Core Event and the Wrap-up and are hosted by experts from various fields who pursue different goals. They cover topics like establishing global knowledge networks, promoting sustainable fisheries, installing new observation methods and much more!
    * WRAP-UP ON 2 JUNE, 3:00 PM TO 4:30 PM CEST (владивостокское время: 23:00 - 00:30)
    Did you miss anything? Watch the Wrap-up for all the highlights from the platform, the Core Event and the Satellite Activities.
    Take a look at the PROGRAM to get ready for the seventh Ocean Decade Laboratory on “A PRODUCTIVE OCEAN”. The Chairs Anna Jöborn and Reinhold Hanel wish you an exciting event!
  • Setting a global ambition for the Ocean We Want
    The 2022 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, will take place on 27 June – 1 July 2022, in Lisbon, Portugal. The overall theme of the Conference is: “Scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation for the implementation of Goal 14: stocktaking, partnerships and solutions”.
    We are very excited to announce that the Ocean Decade will be present and will play a key role in the Conference through important events and opportunities to bring together a diverse ocean community bent on unlocking the knowledge needed to deliver the vision of the Ocean We Want.
    Ocean Decade Forum, exhibitions, and much more – discover our dedicated page for the occasion, and make sure you check back regularly as we will update it as new events are announced!
    FIND ALL INFORMATION HERE
    For more information, please contact: The Ocean Decade Team oceandecade@unesco.org
  • In Your Face - The Exhibition 2022
    22 March 2022 15:00 - 1 July 2022 15:00 CEST (владивостокское время: 22 марта, 23:00 - 1 июля, 23:00)
    Microplastics infiltrate our bodies, flow through the currents of rivers, are carried by the wind, fly into the ground, wash ashore and return to the ocean - no water is left untouched.
    On the occasion of the UN World Water Day 2022, the organization Ocean. Now! will open the exhibition of the portrait series In Your Face. Due to high demand, it will be repeated for a consecutive year. #inyourface makes the barely visible yet universal presence of microplastics tangible. Through 56 portraits based on the artwork Microplastics II by renowned artist Swaantje Güntzel, it invites people to reflect on their consumer behavior. With the portrait of a symbolic beauty mask made of microplastic particles and a bleeding nose, famous faces make a public statement. The portraits’ microplastic, collected over a five-month period by dedicated volunteers on beaches around the world, points out that everything is connected to everything else.
    The exhibition series starts on the coast in Sylt Westerland, sixteen flags and banners with quotes from the protagonists on the question "What does the ocean mean to you?" on the beach promenade draw attention to the exhibition in the Musikmuschel. The exhibition will then move on to Berlin and Lisbon. All portraits and statements can also be viewed in a digital gallery. The exhibition’s concept includes interactive elements such as an Instagram Face Filter, allowing visitors inside to create and share their own personal #inyourface portrait. "We want to contribute to social change and show people that we are many," says Meike Schützek, founder of Ocean. Now! "In doing so, we are also targeting decision-makers in politics and business." Via a digital microplastics quiz, exhibition visitors can test their knowledge and anonymously view the answers of others live.
    Discover the website
  • Webinar - Marine Science Communication in Europe: A way forward
    23 June 2022 12:00 - 13:00 CEST (владивостокское время: 20:00 - 21:00)
    On 23 June 2022 the European Marine Board Communications Panel (EMBCP) will organize a webinar at the occasion of the launch of the European Marine Board Future Science Brief n°8 “Marine Science Communication in Europe: A way forward”. The webinar will be 1 hour long and will take place from 12:00 - 13:00 CEST. The Future Science Brief on “Marine Science Communication in Europe: A way forward” has been authored by the EMBCP, which is a pan-European panel of 18 experts on marine science communication, supported by the European Marine Board. The webinar will discuss the challenges of communicating two of the main initiatives related to the Ocean: the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030, and how marine science communication can help these to be overcome. Other points for discussion could include training and new technologies for communication, connections with other communication fields, and positive messaging of Ocean-related news.
    You can register to this webinar here.
  • MATE ROV Competition
    23 June 2022 08:00 - 25 June 2022 19:00 PDT (владивостокское время: 26 июня, 13:00)
    The annual global MATE ROV Competition World Championship will take place June 23-25, 2022 at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, CA, USA. The 2022 competition theme and tasks highlight the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and align with one (or more) of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Student teams from around the world are designing and building ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) to tackle tasks that focus on:
    Task 1: Marine Renewable Energy
    Task 2: Offshore Aquaculture and Blue Carbon
    Task 3: Antarctica Then and Now – Endurance22 and MATE Floats!
    In addition to the ROV, the teams are also challenged to prepare technical reports, oral engineering presentations, and marketing displays that describe their vehicle, their team, and how they plan to accomplish the tasks the include conducting maintenance on an offshore wind farm, repairing the netting of aquaculture pens and planting seagrass beds, launching a GO-BCG float, and searching for the Endurance shipwreck in Antarctic waters, among other challenges.
    This event is the culmination of the 2022 MATE ROV Competition season that will include regional events that take place across the United States and around the world.
    To learn more about the MATE ROV Competition, click here.
  • ISA webinar for Africa
    The international Seabed Authority (ISA) is hosting the second edition of its Marine Scientific Research Information Webinar Series for Africa on 21 June 2022. The webinar will present ISA’s data management strategy, data analytics and their use for marine scientific research in the Area and ISA’s DeepData database.
    Representatives of African States Members of ISA and their nominated experts/practitioners, as well as observers of ISA, regional organizations and non-governmental organizations with an interest in contributing to the objectives of this webinar are invited to register.
    There is a limit of participants per delegation, so if you are interested in representing DOSI, send an email to Patricia (pesquete@ua.pt) as soon as possible and no later than 31 May. Of course, in this case priority will be given to WG members from African states, but any interested individual is encouraged to express their interest in participating.
  • Children Oceanic Pottery Project (海中陶園)
    19 April, 2022 01:00 PM - 12 June, 2022 01:00 PM HKT
    The United Nations Ocean Decade Children Oceanic Pottery Project is co-organised by the UNESCO Hong Kong Association, Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development and the Hong Kong Children’s Art and Cultural Exchange that aims to bring ocean knowledge and understanding of the marine system, marine species, marine biodiversity to Hong Kong’s young generation – the kindergarten students through a creative and engaging process.
    Children will be participating in marine science workshops, inspired by marine stories to craft their own oceanic theme pottery. Potteries exhibition will be hosted from June 8th to June 12th, and on June 12th an auction will take place, to raise funds for the production of a project booklet to be distributed to public figures, schools, universities to further raise awareness for ocean conservation in Hong Kong.
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  • ISA webinar on a draft regulation on Test Mining
    As announced on the occasion of the last ISA Council meeting in March, Germany will host a webinar on a draft regulation on Test Mining, to discuss the proposal and any related aspects.
    The webinar is scheduled for 14 June 2022, 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. CET (владивостокское время: 15 июня, 0:00 - 02:30) and will be co-organized by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources. It is foreseen to address and discuss the following aspects:
    * The overall rationale of a mandatory test mining
    * The core contents of test mining
    * Test mining in the application procedure for plans of work for exploitation activities
    All members and observers are invited. Participants are kindly requested to register before 31 of May 2022 by sending an email to: meeresschutz@bmuv.bund.de
    Since the event is for members and observers, when registering indicate that you are member of DOSI.
  • Welcome to World Ocean Day for Schools 2022
    8 June 2022 09:00 - 17:00 WEST (владивостокское время: 8 июня, 18:00 - 02:00)
    The day starts with a live assembly hosted by Marine Biologist & Filmmaker, Inka Cresswell. Then we’ll kick off our live lessons (link to register).
    You’ll also find lots amazing lessons, activities & films here ready for you to access any time.
  • THE UNDOS LAB SATELLITE EVENT “ESTABLISHING GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS IN SMARTNET”
    via ZOOM on June 1st, 7 AM - 9 AM PDT (владивостокское время: 2 июня, 0:00 - 02:00)
    You can register via this link.
    The event starts with ignite talks (~5 min) from a set of panellists followed with open discussion on ideas for specific activities and partnerships and capacity sharing opportunities.
    LIST OF SPEAKERS AND TOPICS
    1. Introduction to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (REBECCA MARTONE, Tula Foundation, Ocean Decade Collaborative Center for the NE Pacific)
    2. SmartNet overview (STEVEN BOGRAD or JÖRN SHUMDT, PICES/ICES)
    3. The Climate-Fisheries Nexus in UNDOS: FISHSCORE Programme (KATHY MILLS, Gulf of Maine Research Institute)
    4. Perspectives on local and traditional knowledges sharing (LUIS TUPAS AND MICHAEL ROBOTHAM, Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research)
    5. Our Fish, Our Future project (PETER FREEMAN, University of Rhode Island)
    6. Perspectives on MPAs and fisheries from Blue Belt Program (SERENA WRIGHT, Cefas)
    7. Capacity sharing with LDCs and SIDS (KHUSHBOO JHUGROO, Hakai Institute)
    8. Perspectives from MPOWIR (TBD)
    9. Perspectives on ECOP in the UN Decade of Ocean Science (ERIN SATTERTHWAITE, California Sea Grant & Scripps Institution of Oceanography)
    LEADING QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS (EXAMPLES):
    * What are the key issues regarding establishment of ‘climate-ready’ ecosystem (or fisheries) management?
    * Are there ideas for ‘proof-of-concept’ activities to facilitate collaboration?
    * Can we match UNDOS Programmes with stakeholders?
    * How can the ICES/PICES communities work with local communities to solve the issues of local fisheries management and ecosystem conservation?
    Please find more information of this event here
    and of SmartNet here.
  • On 31 MAY from 3:00 PM TO 7:00 PM CEST the Core Event of the final Ocean Decade Laboratory "A PRODUCTIVE OCEAN" will take place.
    THE EVENT IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE PLATFORM!
    Take a look at the Showcases, register for exciting Satellite Activities or educate yourself in the Ocean Library. Set up your personalized program by marking your favorite Satellite Activities or Panel Discussions with a star.
    You can also be part of the final Laboratory by participating in THIS SURVEY on the following topics:
    * Balancing Trade-offs in Protection and Use of Marine Ecosystems
    * Ocean Sustainability Throughout the Value Chains
    * Deep-Seabed Mining
    The expert group will evaluate your answers and discuss them in the Wrap-up on 2 June, 3:00 to 4:30 pm CEST.
    If you already participated in one of our previous Labs, you can LOG IN here with the details used for registration. You can also follow the event on YOUTUBE. Please CONTACT US if you have any questions or technical difficulties logging in. We look forward to seeing you at the Ocean Decade Laboratory Core Event for "A PRODUCTIVE OCEAN".
  • High-Level Briefing on the 2022 UN Ocean Conference | Geneva Blue Talks
    31 May 2022 15:00 - 16:30 CEST (владивостокское время: 23:00 - 00:30)
    In the run-up to the UN Ocean Conference (June 2022, Lisbon), the Geneva Blue Talks aim to engage stakeholders in the process by focusing on key issues related to SDG14 that are both at the heart of International Geneva and of the upcoming conference. Speakers to this High-Level Briefing include H.E. Amb. Cleopa MAILU, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, and Peter THOMSON, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean.
    Online and in-person.
    More information
  • Blue economy business accelerator in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: harnessing enterprise potential for achieving SDG 14
    Experience: 6-10 years
    Start: 01 June, 2022
    Duration: 12-24 months
    Location: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
    We are (www.inspira-bd.com) a consulting and implementation services firm working in the nascent, early stage industries of Bangladesh offering market research, enterprise building support, early stage startup incubation and investor matchmaking support. We work with a number of multilateral & bi-lateral development partners including the US Government (USAID), UK Government (FCDO-formerly DFID), Australian Government (DFAT, AusAid), Dutch development agency (SNV), German development agency (GIZ), UN agencies (such as: UNICEF, IOM, UNGM) and international NGOs in undertaking research, advisory services and multi-year program implementation.
    Where do we need your help: Inspira is looking forward to collaborating with a number of potential partners in launching this accelerator, an indicative listing has been provided below:
    · Donor(s) who has an interest in the economic development of Cox’s Bazar and would be interested to support the youth led enterprises contributing to the untapped potential of blue economy in the indo-pacific region in general, and Bangladesh in particular.
    · Knowledge partner(s) who has an advanced understanding of the cutting edge tools, research and technology in the global marine economy and oceanography research space.
    · Venture Capital Partner(s) who has an active investment-interest/portfolio of startups working to build innovative solutions/MVPs addressing opportunities & problems in the ocean ecosystem.
    In addition to the above, we are open to partnering with any interested stakeholder willing to contribute to SDG goal 14 while strengthening the economy of Cox’s Bazar.
    More details
  • 2nd World Conference on Meteotsunamis
    Menorca (Balearic Islands, Spain), 18-20 May 2022
    Meteotsunamis are atmospherically generated long-ocean waves in the tsunami frequency band. The amplitude reached in many ports and coasts around the world is occasionally large enough to produce significant damage.
    The aim of the 2nd World Conference on Meteotsunamis is to deepen, extend and share our knowledge on scientific, technical and societal aspects of meteotsunamis.
    Organised by Institut Menorquí d’Estudis (IME), Consell Insular de Menorca (Conselleria de Medi Ambient) and Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB), with the support and funding of the following institutions: Govern de les Illes Balears (Conselleria de Fons Europeus, Universitat i Cultura), Ajuntament de Ciutadella, Balearic Island Coastal Observing and Forecasting System (SOCIB), Ports de les Illes Balears, AEMET, IUGG-IAPSO.
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  • Below the Arctic Ice with Mario Cyr
    21 April 2022 09:00 - 29 May 2022 13:00 PDT (владивостокское время: 22 апреля, 02:00 - 30 мая, 06:00)
    An immersive journey with diver Mario Cyr has arrived to Saskatoon. Arctic A Man Under The Ice, invites adventurers of all ages to explore the world of the Canadian Arctic and observe it through the lens of world-renowned diver, filmmaker and photographer Mario Cyr. Visitors walking through this large, immersive exhibition will get to experience the feeling of being on the actual expedition and under the ice to examine the underwater world in a way few people ever will.
    Discover more ? https://www.arctic-undertheice.com/
  • Capacity Development Workshop
    24 May 2022 07:00 - 08:30 PDT (владивостокское время: 25 мая, 00:00 - 01:30)
    The Decade Programme, Global Ocean Corps and Conveyor, will lead a workshop for all Ocean Decade Actions called “Effective Capacity Development for the Decade: Best practices and methods”, which will be held on May 24th at 7am Pacific/4 pm CET. Any questions regarding the workshop can be directed to the Programme’s lead, Brian Arbic (arbic@umich.edu).
    Open to all Global Stakeholder Forum members.
    During the two-hour workshop, we will hear from 3 speakers who will discuss their capacity development activities:
    - France/Benin Masters Program (Norbert Hounkonnou)
    - OceanTeacher Global Academy (Claudia Delgado)
    - The Ocean Foundation equipment distribution (Kaitlyn Lowder)
    The speakers will highlight lessons learned and tips for others to conduct capacity development exercises.
    Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89072980182
    We expect to hold these workshops roughly twice per year, as a forum for people to showcase their capacity development activities, promote discussions about best practices, etc.
  • OUR OCEANS: A DEEP DIVE ON GEOPOLITICS
    16 May 2022 18:00 - 19:00 BST (владивостокское время: 17 мая, 03:00 - 04:00)
    We’re writing to invite you to an upcoming event as part of the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research (IPR) series ‘Our oceans: A deep dive’ – an ongoing public event series seeking to explore the world’s oceans and what climate change, maritime trade and strategic conflict mean for their future.
    The lecture, ‘Our oceans: A deep dive on geopolitics’, will take place on 16 May 2022, 18:00 – 19:15 BST, from Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, Professor John Hannigan.
    He will discuss the geopolitics of our oceans alongside guest contributors including economist and Lecturer in Global Political Economy in the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath, Dr Aurelie Charles; Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Co-founder and Deputy Director of the Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (CSAOS) at the University of Bath, Dr Philippe Blondel; and Professor of Public Policy and Director of the IPR, Professor Nick Pearce.
    The lecture is online, free, and open to all. Please visit to learn more and register your place.
  • The Resilient and Safer Coasts side event organized by ICG/NEAMTWS Secretariat will take place on
    11 May 2022, 09 AM - 12 PM (CET) (владивостокское время: 17:00 - 02:00)
    and emphasis the sea level related hazards and risk challenges. It will then introduce the IOC-UNESCO Decade Tsunami Programme and highlight how global and regional strategies will shape tsunami risk governance, and disaster risk reduction.
    The new IOC-UNESCO EU DG ECHO NEAMTWS CoastWAVE project is a testimony of renewed and strengthened collaboration with key international and national partners to shape resilience, and coastal safety in the North Africa and Mediterranean regions. It will draw on experiences from the Caribbean and Indian Oceans.
    Register here
    More details
  • Join us at the African Conference on Priority Setting & Partnership Development for the Ocean Decade!
    10-12 May 2022
    The African Conference on Priority Setting & Partnership Development for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is hosted by the Government of Egypt through its Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, and co-organized with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO through its Sub-Commission for Africa (IOCAFRICA) and in partnership with a wide range of partners in the region.
    The three-day conference will be held from 10 to 12 May 2022 in a hybrid format with a limited physical presence in Cairo, Egypt. It will present the results of the pre-conference workshops, the regional gap analysis, and national surveys, showcase endorsed Decade Actions in the region and will be featuring high-level support from UN agencies, governments, regional organizations as well as other stakeholder groups to these regional initiatives.
    These discussions will feed into the regional gap analysis that will support the development of the regional Ocean Decade Action Plan to deliver the Science We Need for the Ocean We Want in Africa.
    For more information, please contact: The Ocean Decade Team (oceandecade@unesco.org)
    Register here
    More information
  • OCEAN DECADE LAUNCHES NEW CALL FOR DECADE ACTIONS NO. 03/2022
    10-12 MAY 2022
    The new Call for Decade Actions No. 03/2022 is an open invitation for partners worldwide to request endorsement for transformative Decade
    Actions that contribute to the Ocean Decade vision. Coinciding with the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, the scope of the call for Decade Programmes is _Challenge 3 – Sustainable Blue Food_ and _Challenge 4 – Sustainable Ocean Economy.
  • Fifth Ocean Decade Laboratory on the topic of the Ocean Decade Outcome “A Safe Ocean”
    In 5 hours the Core Event of the fifth Ocean Decade Laboratory “A Safe Ocean” will start.
    THE EVENT IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE PLATFORM!
    Take a look at the Ocean Decade Booths, register for exciting Satellite Activities or educate yourself in the Ocean Library. Set up your personalized program by marking your favorite Satellite Activities, Panel Discussions and Networking Tables with a star.
    Please register here to receive further information on the event. If you already took part in one of our previous Labs, please log in here with the details you used for registration. You can also follow the event on YouTube.
    As part of the 5th Ocean Decade Laboratory (5-7 April) you are invited to join the "100% of at-risk communities recongnized ad Tsunami Ready" Satellite Activity on 7 April 2022.
    This side event will offer a virtual forum with local and national leaders who have successfully implemented the Tsunami Ready recognition process. The speakers will present their first-hand testimonials about the importance of tsunami preparedness to protect lives and achieving a safe ocean​​ and discover emerging experiences in implementing Tsunami Ready.
    The online activity will directly engage a gender- and culturally-diverse group of stakeholders from across various ocean regions. They will share a hands-on perspective on early warning services from different angles: science, warning dissemination and communications, and disaster management.
    Join us and be part of the change we need!
    - Core event on 5 April, 10:00 PM to 1:15 AM CEST (владивостокское время: 6 апреля, 06:00 - 07:15): Keynote speeches, panel discussions on the Tonga Volcano eruption and tsunamis, Caribbean Early Warning and Traditional Knowledge and much more! Watch the live stream on the event platform with keynote speeches and panel discussions involving scientific experts and stakeholders as well as international initiatives. It's all about maximizing safety on the coast and at sea (shore and sea safety) and minimizing risk - in all kinds of ways. Be part of the Q&A at the end of each session or take advantage of the networking possibilities right after the Core Event.
    - 48 hours of Satellite Activities from 5 to 7 April: Between the Core Event and the Wrap-up, the fifth Laboratory will include a total of 20 Satellite Activities hosted by a diverse range of experts from several fields and pursuing various goals. They cover topics like volcanic eruptions, sargassum, oil spills, tsunamis, GIS, diving safety, education tools, social media communication and much more!
    - Wrap-up on 7 April from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM CEST (владивостокское время: 8 апреля, 06:00 - 07:30): Watch the Wrap-up for all the highlights from the platform, the Core Event and the Satellite Activities. Throughout the program, insights of the southern pacific islands will be presented by different stakeholders, including local islanders as well as research professionals.
    Take a look at the program to prepare for the fifth Ocean Decade Laboratory “A Safe Ocean”.
    Please note that the satellite activity consists of two sessions to be able to cover as many world regions as possible:
    7 April 2022
    - Session 1 (Europe/Asia/LAC): 12:00-13:00 CEST (владивостокское время: 20:00-21:00)
    - Session 2 (Europe/LAC/South Pacific Islands): 19:00-20:00 CEST (владивостокское время: 8 апреля, 03:00-04:00)
  • IOC/OSS/OTGA & Ocean Foundation: Ocean Acidification in the Pacific Islands (Online Training Course)
    21 February 2022 00:00 - 10 April 2022 23:30 UTC+12 (владивостокское время: 20 февраля, 22:00 - 10 апреля, 21:30)
    Ocean acidification (OA) is a global environmental issue caused by the continuing release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This course covers the causes of ocean acidification, associated chemical changes, its effects on marine organisms and the global ocean, how to measure ocean acidification, how to plan appropriate observations in the field and experiments in the laboratory, and the political response to the threat of ocean acidification on the global, regional and local scale.
    Course Topics
    - Introduction to ocean acidification
    - The ocean carbonate system
    - Data quality and management
    - SDG 14.3.1 Indicator Methodology
    - Laboratory experiments for ocean acidification
    -Chemical observations in the field
    - Biological observations in the field
    Target audience(s) from Pacific Island Countries and Territories:
    - Scientists of all career stages and fields, particularly biology and chemistry
    - Governmental representatives with an environmental portfolio
    - Others who want to address ocean acidification
    Language: English
    More details
  • EOOS Technology Forum 2022
    Virtual event: 22-24 March 2022 (14:00-17:30 UTC)
    The EOOS Technology Forum is a biennial event designed to help create and strengthen links between technology users, developers and providers in ocean observing across the public and private sectors from European countries.
    This year’s workshop is organised by EuroGOOS with the support of the EuroSea project focused on the technologies required to fulfill the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The workshop will explore the technological advances needed through the lens of two main societal requirements:
    - “A clean ocean where sources of pollution are identified and removed”
    - “A healthy and resilient ocean where marine ecosystems are mapped and protected”
    The forum will be using the topic of “marine pollution: monitoring, forecasting, and mitigating the impact on marine life and coastal populations” as a case study to explore technology developments and applications that cut across disciplines, needs and sectors.
    Please click to register and to submit your abstract.
  • Nautilus Ocean Exhibit
    Artists and scientists both have the ability to offer a deeper understanding of our Ocean. They are important storytellers that help people to see in new ways.
    Applying these talents to ocean science and conservation can create a new space for dialogue and understanding, contributing to achieving the vision of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Schmidt Ocean Institute is uniquely positioned to provide collaborations between artists and some of the world’s leading marine scientists, using the Institute’s research vessel Falkor as a platform of connection and interdisciplinary reach.
    Discover more
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  • Submit a Satellite Activity to the Ocean Decade Laboratory "An Accessible Ocean"
    First, we would like to thank you for all of you that have submitted a Satellite Activity for the previous Ocean Decade Laboratories. Now we would like to invite all of you who can contribute by organizing a Satellite Activity in the frame of the Ocean Decade Laboratory "An Accessible Ocean", which will be held on 10 to 12 May 2022.
    How does your work/research contribute to the idea of an accessible ocean? You can put a focus on your country, your work/research area, your best-liked ecosystem or organism, or on anything else that you consider relevant. Organize a Satellite Activity and let the world participate! These Satellite Activities are your chance to contribute actively to the UN Ocean Decade. We invite you to submit a proposal for a satellite event until March 15th, 2022 and you can submit your proposal directly on the website.
  • Monaco Ocean Week
    21.03.2022 - 26.03.2022
    The 2022 edition of Monaco Ocean Week will gather local and international experts, the scientific community, voluntary sector and public authorities in the Principality of Monaco to share their findings on key marine environment issues and take action to preserve the ocean. The Ocean Decade will be showcased in an event on 22 March at 2pm CET at the Monaco Yacht Club. This event will be open to the public and livestreamed.
    More information can be found here.
  • Making the Most of Your Decade Endorsement
    Thursday 17 March 17h-18h CET (владивостокское время: 18 марта, 02:00-03:00)
    The Communications Advisory Group is organizing a practical training session for endorsed Decade Actions to help them reinforce their public visibility while promoting the Ocean Decade vision. The webinar will present easy steps to align your communication with the global Ocean Decade brand, point you to resources, and connect individual Actions with communications expertise and advice from around the globe. The webinar will be an opportunity for endorsed Actions to identify additional communication materials and resources they may require to further promote the Ocean Decade among their constituencies.
    Keep an eye out for the calendar invite and joining details!
  • Four online training opportunities provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) for candidates from developing States Members of ISA have been extended to 28 February 2022
    The placements are being offered in accordance with COMRA’s obligations under its contracts with ISA for exploration of polymetallic sulphides. Following the extended application deadline of 28 October 2021, the Legal and Technical recommended that the training opportunities be re-advertised to allow for more candidates to have an opportunity to apply.
    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related constraints, the training programme will be conducted completely online. The training course is aimed at improving the capacity of the trainees in marine science and technology; familiarizing them with basic knowledge of deep-sea resource exploration and development, international deep-sea laws and policies, deep-sea environment and ecosystem, deep-sea technology and equipment and operational norms; improving their skills in deep-sea resources survey and deep-sea equipment application; and laying a foundation for further scientific research, technological development and application related to the exploration and development of deep-sea polymetallic sulphides.
    The training will be organized and implemented by the National Deep Sea Center (NDSC) under the mandate of COMRA. 19 compulsory courses on polymetallic sulphides and 6 optional courses on polymetallic nodules will be provided through 48 prerecorded video sessions (45 minutes per session). These videos will be made available to trainee in installments each month via a secure website. Trainees are expected to work at their own pace to complete 12-20 sessions each month (3-5 sessions per week). Playback of the videos will be permitted until the end of July 2022.
    Please visit this link for more information and to apply to the training. Applications by qualified candidates should be received no later than 28 February 2022.
  • 9th Norwegian Environmental Toxicology Symposium: Towards a Clean Ocean 16 March 2022 10:00 - 18 March 2022 20:00 CET (владивостокское время: 16 марта 2022, 19:00 - 19 марта 2022, 05:00)
    The 9th Norwegian Environmental Toxicology Symposium will be held for the first time at UiT The Arctic University of Norway (Tromsø) in March 2022.
    NETS’s primary objectives are to bring the Norwegian scientific community, environmental managers and the industry together to share and discuss environmental challenges and solutions related to the protection of the environment.
    NETS2022, endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade activity, will address scientific priorities related to the increasing anthropogenic pressures from global warming and pollution on the world’s oceans. The Ocean is a central element of our world providing multiple critical ecosystem services such as climate and nutrient regulation and food resource. Our Oceans are under increasing anthropogenic pressures from global warming and pollution. The understanding of how multiple stressors affect the marine ecosystems and environmental health at large is pressing. The scientific community needs to work towards a common understanding of the status of the oceans and collaborate to solve the present and future environmental challenges in a holistic way.
    More details
  • Письмо Сергея Шаповалова, члена международной исполнительной планирующей группы по подготовке программы Десятилетия ООН Межправительственной океанографической комиссии ЮНЕСКО, руководителя рабочей группы Межведомственной национальной океанографической комиссии Российской Федерации (МНОК)
    Уважаемые коллеги!
    Приглашаю Вас принять участие в очередном мероприятии 1-й Международной конференции Десятилетия ООН, посвященного науке об океане в интересах устойчивого развития, трёхдневной виртуальной встрече/лаборатории "Здоровый и жизнеспособный океан". Приглашение от официального организатора конференции читайте ниже. Надеюсь, Вы найдете возможность и время принять участие, несмотря на временные сдвиги.
    Всего наилучшего,
    С. Шаповалов
    Ocean Decade Laboratory - A Healthy and Resilient Ocean
    9 March 2022 16:00 - 11 March 2022 20:00 CET (владивостокское время: 10 марта, 01:00 - 12 марта, 05:00)
    A healthy and resilient ocean in which marine ecosystems are mapped and protected. The ocean’s health is in decline. Unsustainable activities on land and in the ocean are accelerating the degradation of marine ecosystems through multiple impacts. To reduce the impacts, including climate change, they must first be measured. And then marine and costal ecosystems can be monitored, protected and healed.
    Multiple human stressors in the form of unsustainable activities are part of a complex interaction with climate change. We do not know everything about ecosystems and their reactions to multiple stressors yet. But such knowledge is urgently required for creating tools for marine ecosystem management frameworks tasked with building resilience, monitoring thresholds and avoiding ecological tipping points. They will ensure that the ocean ecosystem functions sustainably, and its services continue to be provided for the benefit of society and the planet.
    Take a look at the virtual exhibition, register in advance for exciting Satellite Activities or expand your knowledge in the Ocean Library. Build your personal program by marking your favorite Satellite Activities, panel discussions and networking tables with a star.
    The event is now available on the platform! More details
  • U.N. Decade Publication in the Marine Technology Society Journal
    We are reaching out to professionals in ocean and marine engineering, science and policy to submit to an upcoming issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal focused on the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
    There is a short window for contributions, so we do not expect them to be in the form of a manuscript, but rather a commentary, a technical note (categories detailed below) or a 2-page spread with illustrations. Notes help Journal readers enhance their working knowledge of current topics in ocean and marine engineering, science and policy. Technical notes may be works-in-progress, addenda to previously published work, or condensations of conference presentations. Commentaries offer an informed point of view on a topic of current interest to the ocean and marine engineering, science and policy community.
    We hope to have this issue release on World Ocean Day (June 8), so to reach that mark, we would need your draft contributions by March 15.
    Please feel free to contact Liesl Hotaling (lieslhotaling@yahoo.com) or Amy Morgante (morganteeditorial@gmail.com).
  • World Ocean Summit
    1 March 2022 10:00 - 3 March 2022 18:00 WET (владивостокское время: 1 марта, 20:00 - 4 марта, 04:00)
    This global event will take place over four days, and will bring together the broadest cross-section of the ocean community, from businesses to scientists, government, investors, and civil society. It will feature six industry tracks: shipping, fishing, aquaculture, energy, tourism, and plastics.
    More than 100 speakers will provide checks on how their industries are progressing towards 2030 targets, and what needs to happen next. Sessions will address cross-industry topics including ocean finance, governance, and restoration solutions. Speakers will discuss the finance gap, assess new technologies and highlight successful initiatives that are beginning to make an impact on ocean health.
    IOC-UNESCO Executive Secretary, Vladimir Ryabinin, will deliver a keynote on the session "Expectations from the UN Ocean Decade of Ocean Science" on 2nd March at 11:10-11:25 GMT.
    Discover more and register: https://events.economist.com/world-ocean-summit/
  • Fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5)
    28 February 2022 10:00 - 2 March 2022 17:00 EAT (владивостокское время: 28 февраля, 17:00 - 3 марта, 01:00)
    Hosted by the UN Environment Programme, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) brings together representatives of the 193 Member States of the UN, businesses, civil society and other stakeholders to agree on policies to address the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
    The resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) takes place online and in Nairobi on 28 February – 2 March 2022.
    The overall theme for UNEA-5 is “Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”. This highlights the pivotal role nature plays in our lives and in social, economic and environmental sustainable development.
    Discover more: https://www.unep.org/environmentassembly/
  • Ocean Sciences Meeting
    24 February 2022 09:00 - 4 March 2022 18:00 HST (владивостокское время: 25 февраля, 05:00 - 5 марта, 14:00)
    The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) is underway with a comprehensive collection of efforts focusing on the theme of “The Science We Need for the Ocean We Want.” OSM 2022 is honored to contribute to this effort as an endorsed Ocean Decade Action by promoting connections among oceanography community scientists, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. OSM’s involvement with the Ocean Decade will continue through 2030. This list of events and sessions features some of the many topics covered at OSM 2022 relating to the Ocean Decade.
    Download the Ocean Decade Programme
    Download the flyer
    Discover more
  • Webinar to present and exchange views on the text of the facilitator
    On 28 February 2022, Dr. Raijeli L. Taga (Fiji), facilitator of the informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment, will host a webinar to present her suggested revised text for Parts IV and VI and Annexes IV, VII and VIII of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area (ISBA/27/C/IWG/ENV/CRP.1). More details
  • The Polar Initiative: The cold is getting hot! Scientific symposium: From Arctic to Antarctic
    24 February 2022 10:00 - 25 February 2022 18:00 CET (владивостокское время: 24 февраля, 19:00 - 26 февраля, 03:00)
    Environmental changes in the Arctic and Antarctic are accelerating, mostly induced by human activities causing climate change. Not only do these changes affect local biophysical and living things in both poles - fauna and flora, [Arctic] local communities, and ecosystem functioning-, they also affect the broader climate, human (including social, economic, and cultural) and ecological systems far beyond polar regions.
    Issues such as Arctic summer ice loss, permafrost thawing, Greenland ice sheet loss, or West Antarctic ice sheet disintegration which in itself holds enough ice to raise global sea levels by around 3.3. meters may then influence countries and stakeholders way beyond the riparian areas.
    Taking this global approach to changes in the poles, the symposium will convene leading scientists to discuss how, how fast and in what ways changes in our planet’s polar regions are affecting Earth climate, living and social systems and how this concerns us all.
    High level experts, practitioners as well as early career scientists of the two communities – Arctic, Antarctic – are brought together to offer a consolidated assessment and their views. Recommendations from the symposium will inform management and collective action in the poles to protect and enhance resilience of the ecosystems to climate change that can benefit societies and economies around the world.
    The Symposium is being convened by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation with the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) as co-conveners in collaboration with the Oceanographic Institute, Prince Albert I of Monaco Foundation. The event is endorsed as an action of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
    Read more
  • International Ocean Data Conference 2022 – The Data We Need for the Ocean We Want
    14-16 February 2022
    Organized by the IOC’s International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE), the conference will have three main objectives: (i) to consider regional and global strategies and policy needed to achieve an equitable and accessible digital ecosystem throughout the Ocean Decade; (ii) to discuss existing and required technological developments and their implementation; and (iii) to identify future directions in ocean data and information management.
    Registration for online participation is possible until 11 February 2022 - 6 PM CET (владивостокское время: 12 февраля, 03:00), the connection details (zoom information) will be forwarded to you in time (before 14 February 2022 - 8 AM CET; владивостокское время: 17:00).
    Click here to register
  • Blue Economy Forum II
    22 February 2022 10:00 - 19:00 EET (владивостокское время: 18:00 - 03:00)
    The EPLO Institute for Sustainable Development and the Delphi Economic Forum are organizing on February 22, 2022, the Blue Economy Forum II, a hybrid, high-level conference that aims to explore the crossroads of the EU Blue Green Deal and the UN endeavors for sustainable livelihoods and the opportunities arising from the ocean. As stated by the European Commission, “the European Green Deal and the Recovery Plan for Europe will define the European Economy for many years, or even decades. And the EU’s Blue Economy is fundamental to both efforts”. Blue Economy is central to the European Green Deal and indispensable to meet the EU’s environmental and climate objectives. Green and Blue go hand in hand. Indeed, the ocean is the main climate regulator and provides us with oxygen, food, energy and many critical resources for our livelihoods and for biodiversity. As the ambitious UN Ocean Decade has started and, in Greece and the Mediterranean, the Blue Economy sector has entered a new era, the Blue Economy Forum II will explore the opportunities emerging from the EU Blue Green Deal and the UN Ocean Decade to provide sustainable solutions and to the most pressing challenges of our times.
    To register please visit the dedicated website: www.blueeconomy.gr
  • International Ocean Data Conference 2022 – The Data We Need for the Ocean We Want
    14-16 February 2022
    Organized by the IOC’s International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE), the conference will have three main objectives: (i) to consider regional and global strategies and policy needed to achieve an equitable and accessible digital ecosystem throughout the Ocean Decade; (ii) to discuss existing and required technological developments and their implementation; and (iii) to identify future directions in ocean data and information management.
    Registration for online participation is possible until 11 February 2022 - 6 PM CET (владивостокское время: 12 февраля, 03:00), the connection details (zoom information) will be forwarded to you in time (before 14 February 2022 - 8 AM CET; владивостокское время: 17:00).
    Click here to register
  • Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs): Surveys
    Our African Regional Node (ECOP-Africa) is conducting a survey on the inventory of ECOPs in Africa, to understand the ECOPs' needs, priorities and challenges. We kindly ask you to participate in the survey and to share the link with other potential ECOPs. We shall be glad to receive your feedback by Friday 18th February.
    ECOP Africa Survey - English version
    Our Canadian chapter (ECOP-Canada) is conducting their survey to understand the needs of ECOPs in Canada! The results will help with the next steps of the Ocean Decade Campaign workshop. Your participation is so much appreciated! The results of this questionnaire will help with the next steps of the Ocean Decade Campaign workshop and will be helpful in understanding where the greatest needs are in the Canadian ECOP Landscape.
    ECOP-Canada Questionnaire
  • ISA Conference 2022: Women in the Law of the Sea | Call for expression of interest
    The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to invite expression of interest to participate in the Conference on Women in the Law of the Sea being organized by the Secretariat in March-June 2022 (dates to be confirmed). The call to participate is open until 11 February 2022.
    In December 2022, the international community will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and take stock of the numerous contributions of UNCLOS to peace and order in the ocean and to the sustainable development of ocean spaces and resources. On this occasion, the Secretariat of ISA will be hosting a three-day conference aimed at highlighting the important contributions of women to the development and implementation of the law of the sea, the participation of women in the institutions created by UNCLOS and related regional and sub-regional organizations and the pathways to enhancing the potential for women to contribute to the law of the sea in the future.
    More details
  • EMBracing the Ocean
    European Marine Board, 27.12.2021
    EMB’s artist-in-residence programme ‘EMBracing the Ocean’ provides grants for creative individuals to inspire wide reaching societal change for Ocean sustainability by expanding societies’ understanding of the Ocean’s value, as well as the urgency of ensuring its health and resilience now and into the future.
    The Ocean is too often out of sight and out of mind, and is increasingly under threat from human activities including global population growth, pollution (including atmospheric pollution, nutrients, plastics, noise), climate change, and over-fishing, causing the widespread loss and degradation of marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The next ten years will be crucial for ensuring a sustainable future for the Ocean and the benefits it provides for humanity, and to do this we must change the way that we interact with the Ocean. We must embrace and scale-up the many solutions that the Ocean provides to overcome global sustainability challenges. This includes the conservation and restoration of key marine ecosystems such as mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass; reducing marine pollution; sustainably managing our fisheries and other resource use and much more.
    For the 2022 – 2023 programme, EMB will provide grants of 10,000 EURO to two awardees from any creative discipline including creative communications, visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, and installation art. During a 12-month residency, the awardees will produce and disseminate a new piece of work, or series of work, through a two-way co-design process with Ocean scientists. The work should focus on any Ocean science topic relevant for sustainable development, including but not limited to those covered by the marine science-policy work of the EMB, and/or wider activities within the framework of the Ocean Decade, and should aim to raise societal awareness of the chosen topic and inspire behavioural change for a sustainable future. The residency will run from spring 2022 to spring 2023.
    Applications are being accepted from 10th January to 21 February 2022. More details on the EMBracing the Ocean programme, including how to apply, can be downloaded here. You can apply via the application form and download a template for submitting the application materials here.
  • Our Ocean Conference
    16 February 2022 10:00 - 17 February 2022 20:00 UTC+09 (владивостокское время: 16 февраля, 11:00 - 17 февраля, 21:00)
    Discover more: https://ourocean2022.pw/
  • Письмо Сергея Шаповалова, члена международной исполнительной планирующей группы по подготовке программы Десятилетия ООН Межправительственной океанографической комиссии ЮНЕСКО, руководителя рабочей группы Межведомственной национальной океанографической комиссии Российской Федерации (МНОК)
    Глубокоуважаемые коллеги!
    Карен Уилтшир из Института полярных и морских исследований им. Альфреда-Вегенера, Тим Дженнерджан, главный редактор журнала "Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science (ECSS)" и я являемся сопредседателями одного из семи мероприятий в рамках Десятилетия ООН наук об океане в интересах устойчивого развития, условно названных Лабораториями - лаборатории «Здоровый и жизнеспособный океан», которая будет проводиться в режиме ВКС 9–11 марта 2022 г.
    Мы хотим пригласить Вас внести свой вклад в основное событие, которое будет транслироваться по всему миру 9 марта 2022 года. В рамках программы мы хотим сделать «коллаж» из коротких 10-15-секундных видеороликов, собранных от людей по всему миру, чтобы узнать их мнение по теме.
    Вы можете сделать такое видео самостоятельно, но мы также призываем Вас распространить это приглашение в ваших профессиональных и частных сетях. Нам нужно мнение каждого. Поэтому также спросите своих друзей, своих детей, своих родственников и т. д. Все видео будут размещены на платформе мероприятия, и их смогут увидеть все в мире.
    Запишите такое заявление сами или попросите кого-нибудь из коллег/студентов/родственников и т. д. снять вас на мобильный телефон в альбомном формате. Для общего руководства я думаю, что можно использовать любой из следующих вопросов:
    «Каково ваше видение здорового океана?»
    «Как вы считаете, здоров ли океан, и почему?»
    «Почему жизнеспособность океана важна, как вы думаете?»
    «Как вы думаете, люди достаточно озабочены здоровьем океана?»
    Пожалуйста, начните видео с небольшого повторения вопроса (например, «Я думаю, океан, который нас окружает, здоров, потому что...»), чтобы люди могли понять Ваше мнение несмотря на краткость. Видео должно быть на английском языке.
    Мы хотели бы показать, кто вы. Поэтому, пожалуйста, используйте имя файла, которое включает ваше имя, вашу страну и вашу работу/функции (например, ученый, студент, менеджер, водитель автобуса, медсестра, бухгалтер, бармен, бабушка, ученица и т. д.).
    Вы можете загрузить видео прямо в эту папку (https://nextcloud.familie-redlich.de/index.php/s/KsxenjXEMLSDaHK) или отправить мне по электронной почте до 13 февраля.
    С наилучшими пожеланиями,
    Сергей Шаповалов
  • One Ocean Summit
    9 February 2022 10:00 - 11 February 2022 18:00 CET (владивостокское время: 9 февраля, 19:00 - 11 февраля, 03:00)
    The ocean covers more than 70% of the surface of our planet, yet it too often remains on the sidelines of major international and European agendas.
    The ocean regulates the main elements of environmental balance - the climate in particular - and provides rich resources of all types. It is a major vehicle of economic exchange; an essential link between countries and human communities. Today, the ocean is threatened by many adversities such as climate change, pollution due to plastic, and, in particular, the overexploitation of marine resources.
    To mobilise the international community and take concrete action to reduce these adverse effects on the ocean, the President of the French Republic has decided to organise a One Planet Summit dedicated to the Ocean - the "One Ocean Summit", from 9 to 11 February 2022, in Brest, France.
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  • The future of seafood in a changed ocean
    9 February 2022 18:00 - 19:30 GMT (владивостокское время: 10 февраля, 04:00-05:30)
    Fishing and aquaculture are threatened by ocean warming, ocean acidification, and deoxygenation that are the result of human kind’s emission of Green House Gases. This industry sector is also a contributor to GHG emissions, and its depletion of biomass has a significant effect on the ocean’s own biological carbon pump.
    Because of our rapidly changing global ocean, risk exposures will require safeguarding critical infrastructure and communities in order to maintain long-term supply chain resilience. This industry sector must act now to assess its vulnerabilities, and in turn, prepare plans to adapt to sea level rise, stronger storms, harmful algal blooms, loss of sea ice, and shifts in species migration patterns, as well as ocean chemistry changes including oxygen levels and acidification. The seafood industry must anticipate responses to climate change mitigation activities as well. As it adapts to these threats to the industry’s core business, how will the seafood sector interact with ocean-based renewable energy production intended to help economies move away from fossil fuels?
    Likewise, how will the seafood industry interact with restoration and conservation projects that take up and store carbon, which also strengthen resilience to climate change impacts through natural coastal ecosystem defenses?
    And, if regulators seek to protect the ocean’s biological carbon pump, what role is there for this industry sector in protecting and restoring the ocean’s carbon cycle? How will the different forms of geo-engineering to technofix climate change affect the seafood sector? And, how will companies in this sector have to change their own practices to contribute to net-zero by 2050?
    Join us for this special lecture from President of The Ocean Foundation, Mark J. Spalding. Learn more and register your place
  • Письмо Сергея Шаповалова, члена международной исполнительной планирующей группы по подготовке программы Десятилетия ООН Межправительственной океанографической комиссии ЮНЕСКО, руководителя рабочей группы Межведомственной национальной океанографической комиссии Российской Федерации (МНОК)
    1. В середине 2021 года Десятилетие ООН, посвященное науке об океане в интересах устойчивого развития, ознаменовалось мероприятием высокого уровня, за которым последовала серия из семи мероприятий, условно названных Лабораториями Десятилетия океана (онлайн-мероприятия). Каждая из Лабораторий посвящена одному из семи ожидаемых социально-значимых результатов Десятилетия океана. Лаборатории пройдут до середины 2022 года.
    Я имею удовольствие быть сопредседателем четвертой лаборатории «Здоровый и жизнеспособный океан» вместе с Карен Уилтшир из Института полярных и морских исследований им. Альфреда-Вегенера и Тимом Дженнерджаном из Центра тропических морских исследований им. Лейбница. Мы считаем, что устойчивое развитие невозможно без здорового и жизнеспособного океана.
    Но как определить, что это - «здоровый» и «жизнеспособный» океан? Как ученые мы стремимся к общему определению, но при этом понимаем, что это очень сложно, если не невозможно. А что думают другие заинтересованные стороны за пределами академического исследовательского сообщества? Мы считаем, что существует множество определений в зависимости от отдельных заинтересованных сторон и контекста.
    От имени всех сопредседателей приглашаю вас внести свой вклад в Десятилетие океана ООН, организовав спутниковое мероприятие (Satellite Activities) в рамках Лаборатории Десятилетия океана «Здоровый и жизнеспособный океан» (9–11 марта 2022 г.). Мы хотим стимулировать обмен мнениями по этим вопросам по всему миру между академическими учеными-исследователями и другими заинтересованными сторонами. Мы хотим собирать взгляды и мнения, и мы хотим собрать и показать, что наука может и должна найти пути, чтобы сделать наш океан здоровым и жизнеспособным. Мы хотим выявить пробелы, потребности и возможности в этой области. Мы начнем трехдневную лабораторию с так называемого «основного мероприятия» продолжительностью от трех до четырех часов, но основная часть лаборатории будет проходить 10 марта и состоять из так называемых онлайн-«сателлитных мероприятий» продолжительностью от одного до двух часов каждое.
    Мы приглашаем вас подать заявку на сателлитное мероприятие до 22 января 2022 года. Подробную информацию о заявке вы найдете на сайте, где также можете подать свое предложение.
    Итак, каково ваше представление о здоровом и жизнеспособном океане? Как ваша работа/исследование способствует этому? Вы можете сосредоточиться на своей стране, своей области работы/исследований, вашей любимой экосистеме или организме или на чем-то еще, что вы считаете важным. Организуйте спутниковое мероприятие продолжительностью от одного до двух часов и позвольте всему миру принять в нем участие.
    2. 15 октября 2021 г. был объявлен 2-й призыв к действиям в рамках Десятилетия. В рамках 2-го призыва запрашиваются программы по следующим темам:
    - загрязнение морской среды;
    - управление экосистемами и их устойчивость;
    - взаимосвязь климата и океана
    и другим.
    Обращаю Ваше внимание, что для участия необходимо зарегистрироваться в новом Глобальном форуме заинтересованных сторон Десятилетия океана, чтобы получить доступ к полной информации о конкурсе: www.forum.oceandecade.org
    Хочу также проинформировать Вас, что по 1-му призыву нашими российскими коллегами было подано 11 заявок, и все они были приняты и включены в План действий Десятилетия. Это свидетельствует о высоком уровне подготовки предложений российскими учеными и специалистами и без сомнения определяет успех будущих заявок.
  • The launch event of the Odyssey Project led by OceanOPS
    Tuesday February 8, 02:00-17:00 CET (владивостокское время: 23:00-02:00)
    During the last 10 years, OceanOPS has developed innovative partnerships with civil society, particularly with NGOs and racing yachts to deploy observing instruments in hard-to-reach locations, contributing to the real-time observation and stewardship of the ocean with low carbon footprints. These partnerships and activities were even more strengthened during the pandemic, when deployment of oceanographic instruments by research vessels was deeply impacted by Covid-19 restrictions.
    The Odyssey project embodies the level of response we need to face climate issues and will help strengthen international collaborations within and outside the ocean observing community. These collaborations, based on the observations’ collection, data sharing and analyses, scientific and technological developments, will be essential to develop such a project.
    Conscious of the importance of civil society engagement to support ocean observations and that the development and sustainability of the GOOS urgently need targeted increases in observations, OceanOPS will coordinate the Odyssey Project.
    The Project is addressed to an international audience including scientists, civil society, private sphere, shipping industry, sailing communities, fishing, and all people who are interested in contributing to marine observations.
    Registration is necessary to attend the event (in-person or virtually) and to obtain the meeting link connection information. Registration, information about the project and the program of the event can be found here. Please regularly check the registration page since a detailed program will be added closer to the event.
    Should you have any questions, please contact Emanuela Rusciano: erusciano@ocean-ops.org.
  • IOC/OTGA/RTC Ghana: Earth Observation data and techniques for fisheries management (online)
    24 January 2022 09:00 - 4 February 2022 17:00 GMT (владивостокское время: 24 января, 19:00 - 5 февраля, 03:00)
    Fishing vessel traffic data derived from Automatic Identification System (AIS) has become an essential component for building fisheries intelligence. Enforce and related fisheries management strategies rely on such information to curb illegal fishing, plan and implement policies for the sustainability of marine living resources. Fisheries managers and enforcers require specialized skills to processes the large volume of positional, navigational and voyage related information embedded in AIS data. Open-source programming software such as Python has lots of third-party modules for building packages and functions. This makes Python an asset for the creation of customized data processing, analyses and visualization to support in making informed decisions in the management of natural resources. This training course will provide participants an understanding of the movement of fishing vessels and skills in processing AIS data.
  • Pre-Conference Workshops - African Kick-off Conference for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
    24 January 2022 11:00 - 26 January 2022 17:00 CET (владивостокское время: 24 января, 18:00 - 27 января, 02:00)
    The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and the Government of Egypt, through the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), are organizing the "Regional Conference for the Launch of the UN Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development in Africa and Adjacent Island States", from 10-12 May 2022, in a hybrid format (online with limited physical presence in Alexandria, Egypt).
    The Conference will provide a forum to take stock of the state of ocean science and technology in the region, to deliberate on how ocean science in Africa should be supported and focused on achieving the societal outcomes required by the Decade, and also to seek the interest and commitment of the ocean science community to engage in a number of research directions that are essential for sustainable ocean management.
    In preparation for the launch conference, pre-conference workshops are planned virtually from 24-26 January 2022. These pre-conference workshops will focus on four thematic areas:
    1. Climate change, pollution and other environmental stressors #OceanDecadeAfrica1
    2. Ocean Economics and Food Security #OceanDecadeAfrica2
    3. Ocean Observations and Monitoring and Access to Data and Information #OceanDecadeAfrica3
    4. Capacity Building and Oceanography #OceanDecadeAfrica4
    5. Wrap-up Session #OceanDecadeAfrica5
  • A new blue curriculum: a toolkit for policy-makers
    24 January 2022 15:00 - 16:30 CET (владивостокское время: 23:00-00:30)
    Ocean Literacy is a fundamental tool to enhance ocean knowledge and contribute to school curricula frameworks across the world!
    The inclusion of Ocean Literacy in the school curricula is a process that can be implemented in cooperation with governments, curriculum developers, education stakeholders and civil society reinforcing the need for sustainable behaviors towards the ocean.
    Join us for the event launch of the publication “A new blue curriculum: A toolkit for policy-makers” and discover more!
    Interpretation will be provided for the event in English, French, Spanish and Russian!
    Please click here to register and learn more
  • The Global Bathymetry Chart (GEBCO) is calling for nominations to fill a vacant seat in its Guiding Committee
    Deadline for nominations: 11 January 2022
    Under the auspices of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, GEBCO operates through largely voluntary contributions of an enthusiastic international team of geoscientists and hydrographers, and its work is directed by a Guiding Committee.
    The Guiding Committee includes five members appointed by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and five members appointed by the IOC for a five-year term, renewable once.
    One IOC-appointed seat will become vacant in 2022 and a call for nominations is therefore underway to fill that seat.
    The criteria for the selection of GGC Members include:
    • Significant knowledge in bathymetry, especially in state-of-the-art ocean surveying and mapping;
    • Experience in undersea topographic terrain analysis;
    • Basic awareness of the marine or Earth science disciplines;
    • Demonstrated understanding of the role of bathymetric and other marine data as a part of the ocean science value chain;
    • Knowledge of the needs of various ocean stakeholders including end-users of ocean mapping products and services;
    • Capacity to positively influence global ocean mapping efforts in the international arena through strategic inputs; and
    • Analytical and communication skills
    • Experts from both public and private sectors are welcomed.

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  • Deep Sea Research and Management
    January 10 from 5PM TO 6PM (CET) (владивостокское время: 11 января 2022, 02:00-03:00)
    This community of practice will encompass endorsed Decade Actions that are working on topics related to deep sea - both seabed and pelagic - and mesopelagic zone, including those focused on or at the intersection of ecology, management, policy or climate. If your Decade Action shares interests in these topics, please register for the meet and greet here. You will receive a confirmation email containing the joining details afterwards.
    Please note that all Decade Actions are welcome to register and attend this session even if you have not yet registered to join this Community of Practice. During the session we will provide information on how to sign up and communicate within this Community of Practice via the Global Stakeholder Forum.
    Other sessions will follow during 2022 for other Communities of Practice.
  • The 7th International Marine Debris Conference (7IMDC) is launching a call for Technical Sessions and will be accepting submissions of proposals from the 15th of November to Friday, January 7th, 2022.
    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF), in collaboration with the Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation (KOEM), the Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), are very pleased to announce the 7th International Marine Debris Conference (7IMDC). The call for Technical Session proposals for the conference will be open until 07 January 2022.
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  • Deadline extended for seven training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
    The deadline to apply for seven training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) of the Russian Federation for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 3 January 2022 instead of 25 August 2021.
    The placements are being offered in accordance with MNRE’s obligations under its contracts with ISA for exploration of polymetallic sulphides (PMS, 2 placements) and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts (CFC, 5 placements).
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  • Regional Kick-off Conference for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021–2030 for the Tropical Americas Region
    16-17 December 2021
    The Regional Kickoff Conference will represent the beginning of the region-wide efforts in a substantive development and implementation of Decade Actions. It aims to catalyze partnerships among various ocean stakeholder communities in the region, and catalyze co-design of transformative ocean science solutions to the Ocean Decade Challenges in order to achieve the Ocean Decade Outcomes and Sustainable Development Goals.
  • The Open Science Conference on Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems (EBUS)
    Past, Present and Future and the Second International Conference on the Humboldt Current System are planned for September 19-23 in Lima, Peru.
    The meeting will bring together PhD students, early career scientists and world experts to understand, review, and synthesize what is known about dynamics, sensitivity, vulnerability and resilience of Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems and their living resources to climate variability, change and extreme events.
    The international community (researchers, scientific programs or projects, etc.) is invited to submit session proposals for the programme of the conference.
    Deadline for submission: 15 December 2021
    The announcement of the final sessions will be issued on February 1st, 2022.
    Call for sessions
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  • U.N. Decade of the Ocean toward a Sustainable Marine Transportation System
    14 December 2021 09:00 - 11:00 EST (владивостокское время: 15 декабря, 0:00 - 02:00)
    A public forum for meaningful discussion on applied science and technologies toward a sustainable Marine Transportation System, endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean.
    Welcome and Introduction: Ms. Helen Brohl, Executive Director, U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS)
    • Opening Remarks: Ms. Lucinda Lessley, Acting Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration and Chair, CMTS Coordinating Board
    • Decade of the Ocean: Mr. Julian Barbiére, Head of Marine Policy and Regional Coordination Section, Ocean Decade Focal Point, UNESCO – IOC
    • Report from IMO & COP26: Ms. Monica Medina, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and Internation-al Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Dept. of State
    Virtual Access via Webex
    Or call in: 1-844-800-2712 Passcode: 199 311 8169#
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  • The African Kick-off Conference for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
    13 December 2021 12:00 - 15 December 2021 17:00 CET (владивостокское время: 21:00 - 02:00)
    The African Kick-Off Conference for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is organized by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO through its Sub-Commission for Africa (IOCAFRICA) and hosted by the Government of Egypt through its Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries), in partnership with a wide range of partners in the region.
    The three-day conference will be held from 13-15 December 2021 in a hybrid format with a limited physical presence in Alexandria, Egypt. It will present the results of the pre-conference workshops, the regional gap analysis, and national surveys, showcase endorsed Decade Actions in the region and will be featuring high-level support from UN agencies, governments, regional organizations as well as other stakeholder groups to these regional initiatives. These discussions will feed into the regional gap analysis that will support the development of the regional Ocean Decade Action Plan to deliver the Science We Need for the Ocean We Want in Africa.
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  • Protecting Deep-Sea Ecosystems under the Future Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of BBNJ and by the ISA - Perspectives of Government, Civil Society, Stakeholders, and Law and Science
    13-15 December
    Registration Deadline 9 December
    The Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea (NILOS), the Utrecht Centre for Water, Oceans and Sustainability Law (UCWOSL) of Utrecht University, and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) are holding an online workshop about protecting deep seabed ecosystems under future BBNJ and ISA rules from 13-15 December. Those interested should register by emailing e.a.j.simkens@uu.nl by 9 December.
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  • Sustaining Our Shores: 2021 Honors Colloquium for the University of Rhode Island created by The Global Stakeholder Forum
    21 September, 2021, 12:45 PM - 07 December, 2021 12:45 PM EST (владивостокское время: до 8 декабря, 03:45)
    This exciting series of speakers and panels will focus on critical coastal issues and related science and societal response.
    The University of Rhode Island (URI) Honors Colloquium is the largest public event sponsored by the University. In 2021, the 58th annual Colloquium is titled Sustaining Our Shores (SOS) and will include a public lecture series, an honors course, and related events (e.g., movies, art). The SOS has been scheduled to coincide with the first year of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 to shine light on this critical topic and time. SOS will cover three themes: Coasts in Crisis; The Future of Seafood and Plastic and Marine Pollution. Public events will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM RDT/EST this September to December, and will be broadcast virtually. Details will be posted here: https://web.uri.edu/hc/
  • Pre-Conference Workshops - African Kick-off Conference for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
    1 December 2021 09:30 - 16:00 CET (владивостокское время: 18:30 - 01:00)
    The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and the Government of Egypt, through the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), are organizing the "Regional Conference for the Launch of the UN Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development in Africa and Adjacent Island States", from 13-15 December 2021, in a hybrid format (online with limited physical presence in Alexandria, Egypt).
    The Conference will provide a forum to take stock of the state of ocean science and technology in the region, to deliberate on how ocean science in Africa should be supported and focused on achieving the societal outcomes required by the Decade, and also to seek the interest and commitment of the ocean science community to engage in a number of research directions that are essential for sustainable ocean management.
    In preparation for the launch conference, pre-conference workshops are planned virtually from 6 to 8 December 2021 (11.00 - 15.00 UTC / владивостокское время: 21:00-02:00). These pre-conference workshops will focus on four thematic areas:
    - Climate change, pollution and other environmental stressors
    - Ocean Economics and Food Security
    - Ocean Observations and Monitoring and Access to Data and Information
    - Capacity Building and Oceanography
  • 8th EMB Forum - Supporting the Ocean Decade in Europe
    1 December 2021 09:30 - 16:00 CET (владивостокское время: 18:30-01:00)
    At the end of the first year of the UN Ocean Decade, the 8th EMB Forum will discuss European efforts in support of the Decade. This is an important time to reflect on what has already been achieved in this first year, and what needs to be adapted and developed further as we progress through the Ocean Decade. Following a formal opening, the Forum will comprise of three main sessions on the role of Early Career Ocean Professionals, current science and communication activities, and how we can bridge science and policy in support of the Ocean Decade.
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  • Webinar: Contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
    30 November 2021 | 9 AM - 11 AM GMT-5 (владивостокское время: 1 декабря, 0:00-02:00)
    Virtual event to discuss the findings of a report commissioned by the Secretary-General on ISA’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the implementation of the various dimensions of its mandate, as assigned by UNCLOS, its voluntary commitments to support the implementation of SDG 14, and its numerous strategic partnerships.
  • The UN Ocean Decade Kickoff Conference for the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas
    25 November 2021 13:14 - 26 November 2021 13:14 UTC+07 (владивостокское время: 25 ноября, 16:14 - 26 ноября, 16:14)
    The Conference will mark the launch of the UN Ocean Decade in the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas, and represent the beginning of the region-wide efforts in a substantive development and implementation of Decade Actions. It aims to catalyze partnerships among various ocean stakeholder communities in the region, and initiate co-design of transformative ocean science solutions to the Ocean Decade Challenges in order to achieve the Ocean Decade Outcomes.
    The two-day conference will be composed of:
    - a high-level segment featuring high level commitments from UN agencies, governments, business and private sectors, and other stakeholder groups; and
    - a series of interactive side events entitled “Decade Action Incubator” aiming to facilitate the development of potential Decade Actions such as Decade Programmes and Projects, and key cross-cutting issues including capacity development and Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs).
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  • Call for proposals for Decade Action Incubator
    25-26 November 2021, except 13:00-15:00 pm, 25 November 2021 (владивостокское время: 25-26 ноября, кроме периода 16:00-18:00 25 ноября)
    The UN Ocean Decade Kickoff Conference for the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas presents a unique opportunity for various ocean stakeholders in the region, to organize side events aiming to catalyze partnerships, and initiate co-design of transformative ocean science solutions to the Ocean Decade Challenges in order to achieve the Ocean Decade Outcomes.
    The side event entitled “Decade Action Incubator” will serve as an interactive forum to catalyze partnerships, strengthen dialogue from ocean knowledge generator to knowledge user, initiate co-designing processes, and facilitate the development of potential Decade Actions such as Decade programmes, Decade projects, and key cross-cutting topics including capacity development and Early Career Ocean Professionals.
    Decade Action Incubators, as an integral part of the Decade Regional Kickoff Conference, will be organized virtually on 25-26 November 2021, except 13:00-15:00 pm, 25 November 2021.
    The submission shall be made by filling out the event application form, providing a detailed description of the event, and how the event would contribute to one or more of the societal outcomes and challenges of the Decade.
    Selection criteria for Decade Action Incubator
    • Alignment with the vision and mission of the Ocean Decade, and contribution to the societal outcomes and challenges of the Ocean Decade;
    • Generation of transformative ocean science in comparison to what has been done before;
    • Promotion of multidisciplinary, solution-oriented approach;
    • Engagement of broad stakeholders, including private sector and major groups, and promotion of their interactions and actions;
    • Consideration given to gender balance and geographic representation in the choice of speakers and panelists.
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  • Supporting Action in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCS) and Land-Locked Developing Countries (LLDCS) in the Ocean Decade
    24 November 2021 20.00-21:30 CET (владивостокское время: 25 ноября, 04.00-05.30)
    The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) (‘the Ocean Decade’) has a strong focus on ensuring that Decade Actions engage and benefit stakeholders across geographies, genders and generations. Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Land-Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), including Africa, are considered privileged partners of the Ocean Decade.
    Following up on the outcomes of the previous webinar ‘Fostering innovative ocean science partnerships for SIDS’ that took place in December 2020 as part of the Ocean Decade Virtual Series, this online exchange will provide guidance on the approach, steps and resources required for co-designing a Decade Programme. It will serve as a platform for SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs to share experiences on partnership-based approaches to ocean science for sustainable development. The aim is to provide guidance for submissions to the Second Call for Decade Actions (No. 2/0201), and to identify the key challenges and opportunities for promoting lead applicants by SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs partners in future Calls.
    For more information, please contact: Claudette Spiteri c.spiteri@unesco.org
  • Our oceans: A deep dive on geoengineering
    24 November 2021 18:00 - 19:30 GMT (владивостокское время: 25 ноября, 04:00-05:30)
    Join us online for the next event in our series, 'Our oceans: A deep dive'. We will be joined by the UK’s most experienced sea ice scientist, Professor Peter Wadhams, for a lecture on our oceans and geoengineering.
    Featuring contributions from Deputy Director of the University of Bath Centre for Infrastructure, Geotechnics and Water Engineering (IGWE), Dr Jun Zang, and Deputy Director of the University of Bath Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Dr Philippe Blondel.
  • ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one candidate to benefit from Nauru Resources Inc. training opportunity
    On 10 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of one candidate to benefit from a Master’s degree provided by Nauru Resources Inc. (NORI) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
    The selected candidate is Ms. Sera Lewanuya from Fiji.
    The Master’s degree will be offered through the University of the South Pacific beginning in January 2022. The selected candidate will pursue studies in Marine Management, Biology, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Earth Sciences, Geosciences or Geology.
    Please visit this page to know more about the Contractor Training Programme.
  • Propelling the Blue Economy: Connecting Our Oceans, Our People, Our Future
    23 November 2021 21:29 - 25 November 2021 21:29 CET (владивостокское время: 24 ноября, 06:29 - 26 ноября, 06:29)
    The UN Decade of Ocean Science has begun, and with it there is a global opportunity to come together to create new ideas, solutions, applications and partnerships to connect ocean science with the needs of society.
    To facilitate these connections and discussions, the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University is hosting a three-day virtual symposium that will bring together leading scientists, researchers, government representatives, industry stakeholders, NGOs and Indigenous and coastal communities to exchange and share their experiences and ideas on all aspects of The Ocean Decade.
    This event will provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and solutions to assist in the development of a common framework going forward that will contribute to the development of a sustainable global blue economy.
    Register here to join the conversation: www.miblueeconomy.com
  • Coastal Ecosystem and Community Resilience, 22 Nov 2021, 2 PM CET (владивостокское время: 23.00)
    This community of practice will encompass endorsed Decade Actions who are working on coastal ecosystems, and/or at the intersection of marine and social science in the field of community resilience. If this is your Decade Action, please register for the meet and greet here. You will receive a confirmation email containing the joining details afterwards. Please note that all Decade Actions are welcome to register and attend this session even if you have not yet registered to join this Community of Practice. During the session we will provide information on how to sign up and communicate within this Community of Practice via the Global Stakeholder Forum.
    Additionally, please don’t forget to return your letter of acknowledgement for your project to us as soon as you can!
  • Fashion and the High Seas
    Join us on the 19th of November 2021 at 6-7 Pm Cest- Berlin (владивостокское время: 20 ноября, 02.00-03.00)
    We discuss Fashion and the UN Ocean Decade with designers from Africa and their methods of combating ocean pollution and climate change, topics ranging from women empowerment, importance of youth, Fish leather, Denim and Regenerative textiles.
    Please register on www.sustainablefashionworkshop.com
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  • Racing for the Future | Ocean Uprise Talk
    Every month Ocean Uprise organizes a virtual talk to inspire and mobilize a global community of youth! This November, our talk "Racing for the Future" will be a powerful and fun conversation between youth sailors CJ Peréz and Magnus Frohmann.
    Join us on November 18, 2021 at 4 - 5 PM EST (владивостокское время: 19 ноября, 07.00-08.00), to connect, learn, exchange ideas with people from all around the world. RSVP here to receive the zoom link and pass this onto your network (bit.ly/OUVirtualTalk). Take further action with Ocean Uprise here!
  • Stakeholder consultation for the NORI Collector - call for contributions and extended deadline!
    The Republic of Nauru Initiates Stakeholder Consultation for the NORI Collector Test Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
    We call to contribute to a DOSI commentary on the Environmental Impact Statement for NORI’s plans to test a polymetallic nodule collector system in the NORI-D lease area of the eastern Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and Mexico.
    The EIS documents are provided here: https://www.eisconsultationnauruun.org.
    In case you are interested to contribute commenting on (parts of) the NORI’s EIS, please write an email to sabine.gollner@nioz.nl (cc to pesquete@ua.pt). We will then share a google-doc with you, alongside with further information.
    Deadline to provide comments in the google-doc is 7th of November, which will give us time to collate all comments and to send back to contributors before we submit the DOSI commentary to NORI (NORIs deadline is 19 November 2021).
  • Call for Online Sessions: become a Satellite Activity at the Ocean Decade Laboratories
    The Ocean Decade is calling for proposals for Satellite Activities at four Ocean Decade Laboratories that will take place throughout 2022. As of October 2021, two Ocean Decade Laboratories (on “An Inspiring and Engaging Ocean” and “A Predicted Ocean”) have been held, each featuring over 30 unique Satellite Activities. A third event on “A Clean Ocean” is scheduled to take place on 17-19 November. Another four Ocean Decade Laboratories will be held in 2022.
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  • Первый конгресс Международной ассоциации морских станций (World Congress of Marine Stations 2021) состоится 17-19 ноября 2021 года в формате онлайн.
    Основная задача конгресса — основание Всемирной ассоциации морских станций (WAMS), которая получила официальную поддержку со стороны Межправительственной океанографической комиссии ЮНЕСКО и Десятилетия наук об океане в интересах устойчивого развития (ООН).
    Организационный комитет приглашает представителей морских станций и их объединений по всему миру, а также всех заинтересованных в развитии данного направления специалистов принять участие в Конгрессе.
    В программу мероприятия включены выступления директоров морских станций Европы, включая Беломорскую биологическую станцию им. Н.А. Перцова (ББС МГУ), Австралии, Китая, Японии, Африки и Южной Америки, круглые столы, панельные дискуссии и специальные сессии. Также 19 ноября состоится Российско-Британская сессия, посвящённая междисциплинарным морским исследованиям в Арктике и Северной Атлантике. Полная программа Конгресса доступна на сайте.
  • High-level event: Unesco Marine World Heritage & The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission in the framework of the Ocean Decade
    During a high-level side event on 17 November, during the 41st session of the General Conference, UNESCO will launch a roadmap that identifies the key scientific gaps as well as the obstacles (financial, capacity, technology) that impede the sustainable conservation of UNESCO marine World Heritage sites. The roadmap is a joint initiative from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and Culture Sector, in the framework of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).
    Date and time: Wednesday, 17 November 2021 | UNESCO HQ | ROOM IX | 13:00-15:00 CET (владивостокское время: 22.00 - 0.00)
    Interpretation in English and French
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  • ISA Webinar: The Law of the Sea: An Ocean of Opportunity for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS
    16 November 2021 | 9 AM - 11 AM GMT-5 (владивостокское время: 17 ноября, 0:00-02:00)
    Virtual presentation of three new studies developed by the International Seabed Authority Secretariat on the opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to the least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS).
  • The Ocean Decade: Unlocking Investment in Ocean Science for Climate Action created by The Global Stakeholder Forum
    06 NOVEMBER, 2021 02:30 PM - 04:15 PM
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  • The Ocean Decade for Climate Action in the Asia Pacific Region created by The Global Stakeholder Forum
    06 NOVEMBER, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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  • Ocean Hackathon® created by Juliette Rimetz
    05 NOVEMBER, 2021 09:00 AM - 07 NOVEMBER, 2021 06:00 PM IN PLOUZANÉ.
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  • The Ocean Decade: A Global Science Movement to Unlock Climate Action created by The Global Stakeholder Forum
    03 NOVEMBER, 2021 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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  • Ocean Decade Events at COP26 Glasgow
    Join the Ocean Decade at COP26! The Ocean Decade provides a framework that convenes across geographies, across scales and across disciplines to co-design and co-deliver the knowledge needed to fill critical knowledge gaps and develop ocean-based solutions to meet planetary challenges such as climate change.
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  • ISA calls and accouncement
    The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting proposals for a consultancy to prepare a standard and/or guidelines for electronic monitoring systems for activities in the international seabed area (the Area). Deadline: 31st October. More information here.
    The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting proposals for a consultancy to prepare a standard and/or guidelines for insurance obligations for activities in the international seabed area (the Area). Deadline: 31st October. More information here.
    Applications are now open for a deep-sea taxonomy postdoctoral fellowship with Ifremer for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The 18-month fellowship position will focus on developing and testing new methods and technologies for deep-sea species identification and is expected to begin in February 2022. More information here.
  • ISA Conference 2022: Women in the Law of the Sea | Call for expression of interest
    29th October 2021. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) invites expression of interest to participate in the Conference on Women in the Law of the Sea being organized by the Secretariat in March-June 2022 (dates to be confirmed). The call to participate is open until 11 February 2022.
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  • The Ocean Decade Advisory Board: Call for Expert Members Nominations
    Deadline: 22 September 2021 (23.59 CEST, владивостокское время: 23 сентября, 07.59)
    The Decade Advisory Board will be a multi-stakeholder advisory body that will assist the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO in performing its function as coordinator of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, 2021-2030 (the 'Ocean Decade').
    The Board will report both to the IOC Governing Bodies and the IOC Executive Secretary. The Board’s advice to the IOC Governing Bodies will concern strategic elements of the Decade implementation, such as reviews of the Decade progress in moving towards the Decade societal outcomes and on the research work in the domains of Decade challenges, identifying gaps and opportunities, advising on data stewardship strategies, the development of resource mobilisation strategies, and supporting the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework of the Decade. The Board will also provide advice and operational support to the IOC Executive Secretary to facilitate the endorsement process of Decade Actions, specifically at the programme level.
    The Decade Advisory Board will comprise up to 15 expert members drawn from government, private sector, philanthropy, civil society, and the scientific community. They will serve in their individual capacity. Five representatives of United Nations entities will also sit on the Board.
    The 15 expert members of the Board will be nominated through an open Call for Nominations.
    The full Terms of Reference for the Board, the eligibility criteria for expert members, and information on how to apply can be found in the Circular Letter below and should be consulted before submitting a nomination.

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    Important links:
    IOC Circular Letter No.2848 (containing details of the Call for Nominations)
    Nominations Form
    For more information, please contact the IOC Secretariat via: oceandecade@unesco.org*
    *please include "Nomination for Decade Advisory Board" in the subject line.

  • Our second 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”.
    Note: All those who have participated in previous Laboratories will have to register again. One day before the Laboratory, you will receive an e-mail with check-in data for the event platform.
    Our Core Event will be streamed live, offering panel discussions and interviews on 15 September from 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight CEST (владивостокское время: 16 сентября, 04:00-08:00). 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.
    A 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!
    The final Wrap-up on 17 September from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm CEST (владивостокское время: 18 сентября, 04:00-05:30) will also be live-streamed on our platform and will reflect the Core Event and the Satellite Activities while offering valuable insights and interviews with several participants.
    Our program
  • OCEAN INNOVATION PRIZE
    Deadline: 15 September 2021
    Dear friends, collaborators, entrepreneurs and innovators,
    This is a reminder that we are 20 days away from the submission deadline for the Blue Climate Initiative's US $1 million Ocean Innovation Prize. This prize is part of the Blue Climate Initiative's Ocean Decade Programme.
    The Prize aims to inspire, fund, support, and showcase market-based innovations to mitigate climate change through ocean-related strategies.
    Winners will be invited to participate in the high-level 2022 Blue Climate Summit in French Polynesia where their projects will be profiled and introduced to leading investors, ocean experts and champions and to high-level Ocean Decade events.
    Application Form
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  • IUCN World Conservation Congress
    Side Event: The Ocean Decade and Biodiversity
    04 September 2021 | 14h00 CEST (владивостокское время: 22.00)
    Held as part of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, this event aims to generate discussion and reflection on the role of the Ocean Decade to generate critical ocean knowledge for the global biodiversity ambitions. Through the lens of major global biodiversity processes it will bring together speakers from science community, philanthropy and the United Nations to explore links and connections between stakeholder groups that can be optimized through the Ocean Decade to contribute to global biodiversity goals.
    For live participants: The event will be held in the Ocean and Islands Pavilion (Room H3). A limited number of seated and standing places are available. First come, first served!
    For virtual participants:
    Streaming Facebook
    Streaming Youtube
    IUCN Official Stream (200 virtual seats, first come, first served basis)
    Virtual participants will be able to interact with speakers at the event via http://slido.com (add the Event Code "OceanDecade")
    Find out more:
    Event information
    IUCN Official Website
    Ocean Decade website
  • Tropical Americas Transparent & Accessible Ocean Co Design Workshop:
    “A Transparent Ocean With Open Information And Technologies Access”
    Thursday, July 29 | 9.00 Colombia time (владивостокское время: 30 июля, 00:00)
    Hosted by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, via its Sub-commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (IOCARIBE)
    Interpretation in English, French and Spanish will be provided
    Next date:
    “A Transparent Ocean With Open Information And Technologies Access”
    15 September 2021 (23.59 CEST / владивостокское время: 16 сентября, 07:59)
  • First Ocean Decade Laboratory on 7 and 8 July 2021 on the Ocean Decade Outcome: “An Inspiring and Engaging Ocean”.
    Core Event will be streamed live, offering panel discussions and interviews on 7 July from 2:30 to 5:15 pm CEST (владивостокское время: 22:30 7 июля - 01:15 8 июля).
    Immediately following the Core Event, a one-hour interactive workshop entitled “Creating an Inspiring and Engaging Ocean” will be held for a limited number of participants to delve into possible Ocean Decade Actions and partnerships needed to achieve the goals of the Decade.
    Furthermore, there will take place a total of 15 Satellite Activities hosted by a variety of experts from different fields and with different objectives. These will be made up of workshops and panel discussions as well as interactive lectures on topics as diverse as ocean science, coastal protection, awareness and education, fashion, early career ocean professionals, diversity and much more! You can take part in surveys, quizzes and Q&A sessions as well as networking possibilities.
    The final Wrap-up on 8 July from 5:30 to 7 pm will also be streamed live on our platform and will reflect on the Core Event and Satellite Activities, offering valuable insights and interviews with some of the participants.
    Please take a look at our program to find out more about our first Ocean Decade Laboratory: “An Inspiring and Engaging Ocean”.
    Please click here to register
    If you would like to go one step further and contribute a satellite activity to one of the next Ocean Decade Laboratories taking place in 2021, please feel free to submit any ideas for “A Clean Ocean” until 2 August 2021 here.
  • The Fourth Polar Data Forum, co-hosted by the Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences and the European Polar Board (EPB) at the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) in The Hague (NL) and online from September 20-24, 2021, is now accepting abstracts for oral presentations and posters. The submission deadline is June 18, 2021, with notice of acceptance provided on or before July 30.
    This event will be co-located with the Second Southern Ocean Regional Workshop for the UN Ocean Decade and Hackathon and focus on the polar oceans and will combine a two-day conference style meeting (September 23-24) in support of information exchange, with the remainder of the week using a "hackathon" approach that will build on the development work done in previous meetings and workshops (September 20-22). The forum registration deadline is September 10.
    More information and a link to the abstract submission system is available on the conference website: https://polar-data-forum.org/conference/abstracts/.
  • CALL FOR ONLINE SATELLITE ACTIVITIES
    The First International Ocean Decade Conference will offer various opportunities in terms of communications to generate awareness and catalyze action on the seven Decade Outcomes of the Ocean Decade on the path to “Creating the Ocean We Want”. Each of the UN Ocean Decade Laboratories will take place between July 2021 and May 2022.

    Ocean Decade Laboratory – An Inspiring and Engaging Ocean
    During a dedicated time slot of 48 hours, diverse types of virtual activities will be carried out as part of each Laboratory:

    • Core Event that will be organized by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in partnership with relevant partners,
    • Satellite Activities that will be proposed and hosted by partners (please submit your contribution through the button below),
    • Closing Session in which Satellite Activity and the Core Event organizers will come together to report on the outcome of these events and identify follow up actions.

    Examples of Satellite Activities could include “pitch sessions” for new Ocean Decade programs or projects that are looking for partners, announcements of Decade Actions or commitments, Decade Action design workshops, networking forums, interactive Decade Action “incubation” or “match making” sessions, skills training via short “Master Classes”, virtual exhibitions or launch of videos or art initiatives, competitions or hackathons. The Satellite Activities will be selected by an evaluation panel comprised of diverse Ocean Decade stakeholders.

    DEADLINES FOR SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL FOR SATELLITE ACTIVITY:
    Laboratory An Inspiring and Engaging Ocean: 14 MAY 2021 - COMING SOON
    Laboratory A Predicted Ocean: 18 JUNE 2021
    Laboratory A Clean Ocean: 2 AUGUST 2021
    Submit your proposal for Satellite Activities
    Call Announcement and Guidelines
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  • Protect Our Oceans: the challenge of Europe's global leadership. A science-policy conference on the issues of contaminant dispersal, biodiversity loss and climate change.
    Leading scientists from Aix-Marseille University, Europe and beyond, will present their contribution along with stakeholders and EU decision-makers.
    Wednesday, 16 June 2021, from 09.00 AM to 17.30 PM (владивостокское время: 18.00-00.30)
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    The conference will be available in English and French.
  • Thirty-first session of the IOC Assembly (online)
    In the lead up to the 31st Session of the IOC Assembly, the IOC Secretariat is going to organize a series of thematic webinars to update Member States on progress achieved since 2019 across its programmes and projects.
    Held between 31 May and 11 June, these webinars will give IOC Member States, Observers and the larger ocean science and management community an opportunity to gather detailed information on IOC's programmatic activities first-hand from members of the IOC Secretariat and external speakers.
    Watch recordings in English/French/Russian/Spanish
  • For World Ocean Day 2021 (8th June 2021), Song of the Ocean will be performed by a choir of singers and signers – ocean professionals, advocates and enthusiasts – from around the world with the Philharmonia Orchestra. This performance will be premiered on YouTube 8th June 2021 at 1pm UTC (9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST / 10pm CST / владивостокское время: 23.00).
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  • 8 JUNE: World Oceans Day
    The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods
    Join us for this year’s UN World Oceans Day annual event as we hear from thought-leaders, celebrities, institutional partners, community voices, entrepreneurs, and cross-industry experts about the biodiversity and economic opportunity that the ocean sustains.
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  • Virtual Early Career Ocean Professional Day (1-2 June 2021)
    The Virtual Early Career Ocean Professional Day (V.ECOP Day) will take place from 1-2 June 2021 as a 24h livestream. It will engage Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) from all around the world and from a variety of professional disciplines to showcase their ocean related work, activities and contributions to the Ocean Decade. It will also aims to trigger new partnerships, actions and ideas to contribute to the Ocean Decade.
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  • 2021 Theme | WATER RISING: a creative challenge for teens worldwide
    The 10th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world, and become advocates for positive change. Students ages 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate.
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  • MAY-JUNE: The Ocean Race Europe
    The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest test of a team in sport and sailing's greatest round-the-world challenge, will collect vital data about the impact that humans are making on the ocean during its inaugural European Race.
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  • Thirty-first session of the IOC Assembly (online)
    In the lead up to the 31st Session of the IOC Assembly, the IOC Secretariat organized a series of thematic webinars to update Member States on progress achieved since 2019 across its programmes and projects.
    Held between 31 May and 11 June, these webinars gave IOC Member States, Observers and the larger ocean science and management community an opportunity to gather detailed information on IOC's programmatic activities first-hand from members of the IOC Secretariat and external speakers.
    Watch recordings in English/French/Russian/Spanish
  • The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in partnership with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO would be delighted to welcome you to the virtual High-Level Launch of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development in Berlin.
    JOIN US FOR THE OFFICIAL VIRTUAL HIGH-LEVEL LAUNCH ON 1 JUNE 2021 FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM (CEST) (владивостокское время: 19.00-23.00)!
    This event will be followed by a series of virtual and hybrid events - the Ocean Decade Laboratories - from July 2021 to mid-2022.
    Make a note of the date and subscribe to our info mail via www.oceandecade-conference.com to receive further details.
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  • Building the Science-Technology-Innovation Interface in the Ocean Decade
    25 MAY 2021, 17:30 - 19:00 CEST (владивостокское время: 26 мая, 01:30 - 03:00)
    Co-organized by IOC-UNESCO and the Schmidt Ocean Institute, in the context of the Virtual Ocean Dialogues 2021 convened by the World Economic Forum, this Deep Dive will provide an opportunity for leaders from diverse sectors to discuss their perspectives on marine innovation and technology in the context of the Ocean Decade.
    • What are the key drivers and incentives to investing in innovation and technology as well as impact-driven solutions for sustainable development for the ocean?
    • What are the barriers and necessary conditions to support and accelerate the uptake of innovation and technology in operations/business?
    • What opportunities can arise from public-private partnerships and the convening framework that the Ocean Decade can offer
  • Thirteenth Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XIII)
    April 27, 13:00 pm (владивостокское время: 16.00) - April 29, 16:00 pm (владивостокское время: 19.00)
    The session will bring together national competent governmental agencies and ocean research communities, aiming to strengthen the science-policy interface, advance international ocean science development and cooperation, and enhance institutional capacities, in order to address critical challenges for sustainability in the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas.
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  • Ocean Decade Virtual Series: From the Ocean Science we have, to the one we need
    29 April 2021 | 13h00-14h30 CEST (владивостокское время: 21.00-22.30)
    In December 2020, the Global Ocean Science Report 2020 – Charting Capacity for Ocean Sustainability (GOSR2020) was released. By analyzing the workforce, infrastructures, equipment, funding, investments, publications, data flow and exchange policies, as well as national strategies, the GOSR monitors our capacity to understand the ocean and seize new opportunities. The GOSR2020 provides the baseline information for measuring progress in these areas over the next ten years of the Ocean Decade.
    We are at the start of the Ocean Decade and this webinar provides the occasion to reflect on where we stand in terms of ocean science investment, human and technical capacities, data management, as well as output.
    The objectives of the presentations and discussion are:
    a) to assess current investment and capacity gaps in ocean science and
    b) to identify measures on how to minimize or even close these over the period of the Ocean Decade.
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  • Song of the Ocean
    UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 26th, AT 10:00 AM (GMT) (владивостокское время: 20.00) 2021: Join a global virtual performance for World Ocean Day 2021
    People from all over the world will record themselves singing Song of the Ocean, and share with our Ocean team according to instructions provided below. Our expert team will bring them together in a seamless virtual song to be premiered during the time of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Kick Off Conference on YouTube, and further promoted on World Ocean Day, 8th June 2021.
    All you need to do is follow these instructions.
  • Deep Ocean Steward Initiative presents
    Webinar: Climate change in the deep ocean: why does it matter?
    April 7, 2021, 03:00 PM London (владивостокское время: 8 апреля 2021 года, 00:00)
    Climate change is altering coastal marine communities at an unprecedented scale and pace. We now know that deep-ocean ecosystems are also being affected. How are they being affected and why is it relevant for humankind? What can be done to reduce the impact? These questions will be central in this webinar and there will be plenty of opportunity for your questions to be answers in a Q&A session moderated by deep-ocean experts Lisa Levin and Moriaki Yasuhara.
    Agenda:
    - Introduction - Michelle Guraieb, University of Sydney, Australia
    - How is the deep ocean changing? - Laurent Bopp, Institut Pierre Simon Laplace / Ecole Normale Supérieure, France
    - Consequences for life in the deep - Yoshihisa Shirayama, JAMSTEC, Japan
    - Climate solutions & governance - Cymie Payne, Rutgers University, USA
    - Q&A - moderated by Lisa Levin, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, USA & Moriaki Yasuhara, Swire Institute of Marine Science, University of Hong Kong

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  • Call for Decade Actions No. 02/2021 is open
    To achieve the Ocean Decade vision, a wide range of partners will implement endorsed Decade Actions in the form of programmes, projects or activities over the next ten years.
    You are invited to contributed to that vision by requesting endorsement for transformative Decade Actions via Call for Decade Actions No.02/2021.
    Please note that to access the Call documentation and submit your Action you will need to be a member of the Global Stakeholder Forum. We encourage you to join the Forum as soon as possible! Submit your Action via our new Global Stakeholder Forum
    This Call for Decade Actions No. 02/2021, which is the second of a series that will be launched every 6 months as part of the Ocean Decade, focuses specifically on:
    • Ocean Challenge 1 – Marine pollution,
    • Challenge 2 – Multiple stressors on ecosystems, or
    • Challenge 5 – Ocean-climate nexus.

    Programmes that contribute primarily to other Ocean Decade Challenges will be able to complete an ‘Expression of Interest’ form and will be advised on their suitability to submit a proposal to the current Call.
    More details: All applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Call documentation.

    • 1 апреля 2021 года, 12.00-13.30 CET/UTC +01 (владивостокское время: 21.00-22.30) прошло очередное Виртуальное мероприятие Десятилетия наук об океане -
      "Голубые" продукты: Наука на службе у стабильного будущего.
      Окружающая среда, климат и общество постоянно изменяются. Мероприятие посвящено поиску решений, которые помогут усилить роль океана в обеспечении человечества пищей в этих условиях.
      Главными темами панельной дискуссии станут:
      • ключевые научные знания;
      • точки недостаточного потенциала;
      • обеспечение устойчивого рыболовства и аквакультуры;
      • стимулирование действий, ориентированных на поиск решений.

      Подробная информация о мероприятии
      Ссылка для регистрации

    • 25 марта 2021 года Universiti Malaysia Terengganu провёл серию популярных лекций в форме вебинара. Прошли трансляции на Facebook. Подробности - на странице института океанографии https://www.facebook.com/inosumt/
    • Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Of UNESCO |
      H2O21 Water Summit engaged youth globally on WATER
      The H2O21 Water Summit celebrated the start of the Ocean Decade with an international youth convening that focused on participants exploring their relationship with water, re-connecting with it, and learning from one another and a series of keynote speakers from around the globe.
      The event included a story-telling challenge through which youth shared their stories about water. At conclusion, 115 stories were submitted in the form of movies, spoken words, poetries in motion, blog writings and photography. A selection of stories featured on 22 March, during a 1-hour segment on a UN World Water Day, on the MANAVAI - we are water global 24-hour broadcast, which can be watched here.
    • 24 марта 2021 года прошло мероприятие в рамках форума ЮНЕСКО «НАША ПЛАНЕТА, НАШЕ БУДУЩЕЕ». Сессия 2. Океан: преобразование знаний в политику, экономику и гражданские действия.
      СРЕДА, 24 МАРТА, 14:45–15:45 (CET, GMT +1; владивостокское время: 23:45-00:45)
      Миссия Десятилетия наук об океане - «ускорить преобразовательные решения наук об океане в целях устойчивого развития, связывая людей и наш океан».
      Опираясь на опыт различных участников (учёных, СМИ, спортсменов и гражданского общества), на этой сессии мы осветим инновационную деятельность, основанную на научном знании. Особое внимание будет уделяться процессу освоения знаний обществом и их использование для обеспечения более справедливого и стабильного будущего.
      Ссылка для регистрации: https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-forum-biodiversity
      Максимальное количество участников zoom-конференции - 500. Участники получают доступ в порядке очереди.
      Если у вас нет возможности присоединиться к данной конференции, вы можете подписаться на это мероприятие и общаться с выступающими в Facebook и на YouTube.
    • Обращение Кристиана Риисагера-Симонсена, координатора Виртуального совещания, на котором обсуждался План действий по Арктике:
      Уважаемые участники совещания, убедительно просим вас приглашать новые организации к обсуждению Плана.
      Прошедшая 16 марта встреча и презентация доступны по ссылке: www.oceandecade.dk
      Также уведомляем, что вследствие недоразумения было заявлено, что Министерская встреча по наукам об Арктике (Arctic Science Ministerial, ASM3), назначенная на май, отложена. Это неверная информация: отложен Японский форум по полярному кругу (Arctic Circle Japan Forum), который должен был пройти с 7 по 10 мая. Приносим свои извинения.
    • 16 марта 2021 года с 16:00 до 17:30 (UTC +1; владивостокское время: 17 марта 2021 года, 01.00-02.30) проходило виртуальное совещание с обсуждением проекта Плана действий по Арктике.
      «Рабочая группа по Арктике» под руководством Датского центра морских исследований в настоящее время разрабатывает «План действий по Арктике» в рамках Десятилетия наук об океане. Этот план устанавливает действия и приоритеты для Арктического региона в рамках Десятилетия.
      Первая редакция Плана будет опубликована 13 марта 2021 года. До 11 апреля 2021 года организаторы ожидают предложений и отзывов от представителей научных, правительственных, промышленных и негосударственных организаций, связанных с Арктикой.
      Текст первой редакции Плана действий по Арктике и дополнительная информация: https://www.oceandecade.dk/arctic-workshop
    • 23 октября 2020 года прошло заседание 6-й рабочей группы "Арктический регион".
      Темы заседания:
      • Inequalities in ocean science capacity & capabilities need to be eradicated
      • Improve access to data, knowledge & technology
      • Increase skills & opportunities to engage in data collection, knowledge generation & technological development
      • Increase dissemination of ocean knowledge to stakeholders through products and thus
      • Improve management, innovation & decision-making that will contribute to societal goals of sustainable development

      Опубликовано резюме встречи с изложением аспектов проблем и потребностей в данной области.