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.
News
G7 adopt UN Ocean Decade Navigation Plan
The Navigation Plan marks the beginning of the G7’s commitment to and support for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). It also establishes a framework through which the G7 will collaborate and advance their collective work on ocean science, ocean observing and ocean action throughout the Ocean Decade.
G7 Climate and Environment Ministerial: Ocean Action
The communiqué from the G7 ministerial highlights the G7’s support for the G7 FSOI’s programme of activities, including the sharing of best practices, working towards the development of a digital twin ocean and net zero oceanographic capability, and evaluating global ocean indicator frameworks.
Upcoming events
29 Jun 2021
G7 FSOI Working Group meeting
The G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative Working Group will meet virtually from…
11 Jun 2021
G7 Summit
Hosted by the UK presidency, the G7 Summit will be held in Carbis Bay, Cornwall…
03 Jun 2021
All-Atlantic 2021 Conference side event ‘Towards an All-Atlantic Data Space for the Ocean’
The EU Office of the G7 FSOI will join the Blue-Cloud, the All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance (AANChOR), AtlantECO and iAtlantic to host the side event.