The Global Ocean Observing System and related activities in the Asia-Pacific region
On September 9th, 2022, 8-9 AM JST we will have a dedicated session on the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Dr Karen Evans will present on Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs), within a Global Ocean Observation System, to provide a better understanding of marine life to meet universal goals in sustainable development and conservation and Dr Sanae Chiba will present on the role of the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) as an intergovernmental organization established for promoting science collaboration in the North Pacific. Through the implementation of the UNDOS-endorsed programme, SmartNet, PICES is keen to expand its partnership network beyond the North Pacific and toward diverse communities. But can PICES mobilize the network to contribute to global biodiversity monitoring and how?
Networking Friday on Ocean Literacy
On July 1, 11:00-13:00 UTC we had a fantastic Networking Friday on Ocean Literacy with iFADO. As part of the INTERREG Atlantic Area iFADO project, a citizen science action was designed to release a fleet of miniboats from each country of the European Atlantic façade.
Networking Friday on Scientific Diplomacy
On June 24, 2022, 1-2 PM UTC, we will have a Networking Friday on Scientific Diplomacy: Opportunities and Challenges for Iberomerica and the Caribbean with Stefany Palacio de la Cruz, Internationalization Leader at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia (Minciencias), Jose Luiz Moutinho, Chief Business & Networking Officer at the Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre), and Carlos Mario Zuluaga, Director of the Regional Office of the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI) in Colombia.
Networking Friday with TiNi and Minciencias
On Friday 17 June 2022, 1-2 PM UTC, we will have a very motivating session on how to bring young people to the fascinating world of science in Latin American and the Caribbean. Joaquin Leguia Orezzoli (ANIA) will talk about TiNi: Land of Girls, boys and young people and Clara Beatriz Ocampo Duran (Minciencias) will present the ONDAS program, which shows students that science is made by ordinary people who are curious and look for ways to find solutions. This session will be moderated by Nicolás Reyes (UNESCO).
Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays 7
On June 10th, 2022, 3-4 PM NZ (3-4 AM UTC), we will have the Marine Biodiversity Networking Friday especially focusing on broad-scale marine biodiversity patterns in Asia-Pacific regions. Dr Dinusha Jayathilake will talk about her studies identifying the distribution of marine biomes on a global scale, especially focusing on seagrass and kelp communities, and Dr Qianshuo Zhao about mapping marine ecosystems and biodiversity-rich spots in global oceans and the West Pacific region.
Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays 6
On May 13th, 2022, 1-2 PM UTC we had a dedicated session to Antarctic Marine biodiversity. Dr. Huw Griffiths talked about Antarctic Biogeography and Dr Fernando Tarapow about Biodiversity in the context of the Antarctic Treaty. The Antarctic may appear almost lifeless, a cold desert where tiny plants and animals clinging on to rare rocky gaps in the ice, but below the frozen ocean surface is a rich, varied, and complex community of species shaped by dramatic past geological, oceanographic and climate changes.
Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays 5
On April 8th, 2022, 8-9 AM UTC (3-4 PM in Thailand, 4-5 PM in the Philippines, 5-6 PM in Japan) we will have the Marine Biodiversity Networking Friday on IOC/WESTPAC and coral reef survey and recovery activities.
Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays 4
On March 11th, 2022, 1-2 PM UTC we will have presentations on Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs) within the context of a Global Ocean Observation System. The objectives of this session are to provide a better understanding of marine life to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and to facilitate connections and strengthen collaboration among existing marine biodiversity-related Un Decade of the Ocean activities.
Networking Friday on Women Empowerment in Aquaculture
On March 4th, 2022, 1-3 PM UTC, as an early celebration of the International Women’s Day, we will host a dedicated Networking Friday on Women Empowerment in Aquaculture, which was jointly organized with the ASTRAL Project. The panel is filled with brilliant women in aquaculture working on the most diverse sectors, from international NGO to business and industry as well as academia and network organizations. They will share their experiences and inspire us by giving a vision of the challenges and the amazing work they are doing in the Aquaculture sector.