Are you a post-secondary student in Canada looking to make a positive impact on the environment? Join the Ocean of Data Challenge: Coast to Coast to Coast for a chance to win over $2000 in prizes as you explore ocean data to answer the ultimate question: How can ocean data help us understand Canada’s ocean […]
Join the first public webinar of the Ocean Decade Vision 2030 process! A milestone initiative of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (‘Ocean Decade’), this process led by ten Expert Working Groups aims to refine strategic ambitions for each of the Ocean Decade Challenges in the form of White Papers […]
Le lezioni del MAREdì is a PCTO Project, formally recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and endorsed as an official activity of the Ocean Decade. This project led by marine biologist and scuba-diving trainer Martina Gaglioti is aimed at 67 high school students living in the first Biosphere Reserve of the history and is […]
The ocean is facing challenges from both climate change and increasing impacts caused by anthropogenic activities. This calls for breakthrough solutions to address the challenges for a shared sustainable ocean future. Digital Twins of the ocean (DTOs) are digital representations of the ocean that help to answer ‘what if’ questions. Thus, they are intended to […]
For six consecutive years, the National Coastal Marine Symposium of Guatemala has disseminated scientific information regarding the country's marine-coastal zones and their biodiversity. Each year it has reached more than 100 people per event. With the participation of international and national researchers. This trajectory has earned it the important endorsement of UNESCO, in the year […]
Are you interested in marine research or do you want to go onboard a research vessel? Visit the Marine Station Ostend of the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) on Sunday November 26 for the annual Science Day. Scientists will highlight the health of the ocean and its link to the human body. Follow our fit-o-meter and […]
From a single tweet, Black In Marine Science (BIMS) Week blossomed into a global movement spanning 31 countries. We've formed a genuine community, transcended boundaries, and we are thrilled to announce our next wave maker. Our inaugural BIMS Week in-person event at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel Nov-26th-Dec 2 is the first event of its […]
Many conversations about sustainability and climate-change focus on activities on land – the green part of our planet. This misses a vital part of the puzzle, the role that our oceans play. This event will bring together leading voices in the field for a discussion on the risks to the health of our oceans and […]
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) at COP28 The Ocean Decade will be present at COP28, taking place from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to spotlight ocean science solutions that contribute to climate action in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. […]
OceanX and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission in its role as coordinator of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) are co-hosting a pavilion in the Blue Zone of the UNFCCC COP28. The Pavilion aims to promote the role of science, media, technology and education to achieve ocean solutions for climate action and […]
The programme of work for the period 2021-2025 for the third cycle of the Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, including Socioeconomic Aspects (the “Regular Process”), endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly, includes in the activities for 2023 the holding of a two-day international symposium on […]
The workshop aims to present a wide range of experiences and localized safeguard and adaptation strategies for coastal zones. Starting from the experiences in the Emilia-Romagna region, the workshop will present cases from around the world and interventions to promote coastal resilience policies. Download Event Flyer here. Find out more about the programme here.
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