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Ocean Observing Co-Design: Lessons and recommendations for policy at the midpoint of the Ocean Decade
The Global Ocean Observing System has published a set of practical lessons and recommendations to guide the implementation of co-design processes for ocean observing projects. Sustained ocean observations are increasingly recognized as essential to the wellbeing, safety, and prosperity of all nations, coastal and landlocked alike. Ocean data coming from observing networks already underpin weather […]
17 Sep 2026Call for Co-Chair of the Observing Together Programme
Deadline: 24 October 2025 The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is looking for a new co-chair for the Observing Together Programme, one of the three GOOS Programmes endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (see more). About the Programme Observing Together aims to transform availability and accessibility of ocean data by […]
10 Sep 2025
UN Ocean Decade Challenge 7 White Paper: A Roadmap for the observing system we need
The recently published UN Ocean Decade White Paper on Challenge 7: "Expand the Global Ocean Observing System" strongly advocates for a transformative era for ocean observing, setting the path for a robust, responsive, and sustainable observing system.
11 Jun 2024
Key takeaways for GOOS after the Ocean Decade Week in Barcelona
The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, from April 10 to 12, gathered over 1,500 participants from 124 countries. It formed part of a week of ocean-themed satellite events and meetings. Expanding the global ocean observing system is one of the core Ocean Decade challenges, and the gathering served as a pivotal moment for the global community to assess priorities to reach by 2030.
7 May 2024
Ocean observing at the heart of the Ocean Decade Week in Barcelona
The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference will be hosted by the Government of Spain in Barcelona from 10 – 12 April 2024 and will bring together the global Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate and take stock of progress, and set joint priorities for the future. Join the Global Ocean Observing System in exploring the forefront of ocean science and innovation during an entire Ocean Decade Week taking place on 8 – 12 April 2024 throughout the city.
22 Mar 2024