In 2016, the G7 Ministers agreed to take an ambitious approach to tackling ocean issues, and developed the Future of the Seas and Ocean Initiative with 5 Main Action Areas:
Support the development of a global initiative for an enhanced, global, sustained sea and ocean observing system.
Support an enhanced system of ocean assessment through the UN Regular Process for global reporting and assessment of the state of the marine environment.
Promote the improvement of global data sharing infrastructure to address the challenges of physical, chemical and biological data.
Strengthen collaborative approaches to encourage the development of regional observing capabilities and knowledge networks.
Promote increased G7 political cooperation by identifying additional actions needed to enhance future routine ocean observations.
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G7 FSOI Working Group meeting 2023
G7 Science and Technology Ministers endorse G7 FSOI efforts
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The Science and Technology Ministers of the Group of Seven, including the European Union, will convene from 9 to 11 July 2024 in Bolognia and Forlì, Italy. For more information,...