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Ocean Decade U.S.

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Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date.

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.

Events

Ocean Decade U.S.: March 2024 Meeting

  • March 5, 2024
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
  • Past

This is an open session to discuss the upcoming activities/plans for the 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference.

Ocean Decade U.S.: Urban Sea

  • November 8, 2023
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
  • Past

This is a virtual open session on urban seas. If you would like to attend, please email Safah Wyne at Swyne@nas.edu.

Ocean Decade U.S.: Rationale & Strategies for Moving Urban Sea System Stewardship Forward Nationally & Internationally

  • June 13, 2023
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
  • Past

This is a virtual session on rationale & strategies for moving urban sea system stewardship forward nationally & internationally. If you would like to attend, please email Safah Wyne at Swyne@nas.edu...

Ocean Decade U.S. - Early Career Liaison 2nd Cohort Information Session

  • November 29, 2022
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
  • Past

The Ocean Decade committee will host an information session with the current cohort of Early Career Liaisons, where potential applicants are welcome to listen in and ask questions about the experience...

Ocean Decade U.S. November 2022 Meeting

  • November 4, 2022
  • 11:00 AM - 5:15 PM (ET)
  • Past

The U.S. National Committe for the Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development will convene for their annual open meeting. One highlight of the meeting will be presentations from the Early Career Liaison...

Meeting

Ocean Decade U.S.: October 2025 Meeting

  • October 8, 2025
  • 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Past

Join the Ocean Studies Board and the U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade for a meeting in Washington DC, on October 7-8, 2025. The meeting will feature: Insights into the future of ocean...

Ocean Decade U.S.: October 2024 Meeting

  • October 24, 2024
  • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Past

On October 24, from 9:00am to 2:00pm ET, the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development (USNC) will convene their annual meeting with a focus on gauging progress during t...

Ocean Decade U.S.: October 2023 Meeting

  • October 3, 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development will convene for their annual open meeting.

Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade March Meeting

  • March 2, 2022
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Past

The committee met to discuss final edits to the report.

Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade March Meeting

  • March 2, 2022
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Past

The committee met to discuss final edits to the report.

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