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The ocean is central to the functioning of the planet and human well-being, but ongoing depletion, disruption, and pollution threaten its future. From 2021-2030, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development will focus scientific initiatives across the globe on the science needed to ensure sustainable use of ocean resources and long-term ocean health. The U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade will encourage participation and serve as a communication channel for the U.S. ocean science community throughout this international effort.
News and updates
Announcing the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference
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From April 7-9, 2027, the IOC in partnership with the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) of Brazil will host the Ocean Decade Conference in Rio de Janeiro. This three-day meeting will provide an opportunity for ocean community members to assess progress, present new ideas and generate new partnerships, facilitating the final changes and impacts needed during the remaining years of the Decade. For more information, please see the event website.
Newley Endorsed Actions
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Following the UN Ocean Decades recent call for Decade Actions, four new Endorsed Actions from the United States have been released, including: Shifting Tides lead by Green Flas Conservation; Coastal Extreme Events Reconnaissance to Action lead by WHOI; Gulf of Guinea Ocean Sciences Summer School hosted by FSU; and Biotech for Climate Resilience Fund lead by Revive & Restore. For a complete list of US based Endorsed Actions, visit our directory.
Statement of Task
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) will serve as the organizational center for coordination of scientific initiatives to inspire U.S. contributions to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). NASEM will leverage its convening power of top experts in the wide range of disciplines that contribute to the advancement of sustainable development goals for the ocean.
NASEM will establish the U.S. National Committee for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (US National Committee) to convene activities to enable routine, cross-sectoral coordination within the U.S. on relevant initiatives. NASEM will develop, produce, and disseminate information regarding UN Decade events to the broad community of ocean stakeholders in the U.S. and relevant international scientific organizations. The U.S. National Committee will provide oversight for these activities and will convene annual meetings in support of these coordination functions.
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Ocean Decade U.S. Nexus
Ocean Decade U.S. Nexus
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Susan J. Roberts
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National Science Foundation
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Susan Roberts
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Safah Wyne
Madeline Jensen
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Center for Health, People, and Places
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Earth Systems and Resources Program Area
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