DCO-OO
UN Decade Coordination Office - Ocean Observing
About
DCO-OO
Ocean Decade Challenge 7 identifies the need to ensure a sustainable ocean observing system across all ocean basins that delivers accessible, timely and actionable data and information to all users.
Sustained and fit-for-purpose ocean observations will also be vital to address the other Challenges, notably those related to the ocean-climate nexus, ecosystem management, marine pollution, blue food and the development of a sustainable ocean economy. The broad scope of the Ocean Decade is a major opportunity for the accelerated development of sustained observations, to identify and fill gaps in capacity, to connect the data and the use across silos, to answer the pull to deliver solutions for sustainable economic growth.
The Ocean Observing Decade Coordination Office (DCO) will ensure connection between the numerous Decade Actions addressing Challenge 7, and ensure actions are built for the future, and that the coordination goes beyond GOOS’ existing scope. In return, there is a clear opportunity for the DCO to have a transformational effect that will lift ocean observing capacity and lead to transformation of GOOS within the Ocean Decade to meet the challenges beyond 2030, leaving behind a practical legacy.
Upcoming Events
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DCO-OO Related Events at OSM'26
SATURDAY 21 February
FAIRSEAS Workshop | 09:00-17:00 | Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, ScotlandThis one-day workshop will bring together three international programs - SOLAS, OASIS, and CLIVAR - to chart the next decade of coordinated air-sea interaction research.Register here by January 15.
MONDAY 23 February
Bridging the Ocean with Data: Connected Regional Services Driving a Resilient, Interoperable Global Ocean Digital Ecosystem I Oral | 14:00 – 15:30 | Alsh (SEC) | IOC, DCO - Ocean Data Sharing, Ocean Networks Canada, & partners
Codesigning Synergistic Ocean Observing Systems for Impact: Addressing End User Needs in Ocean and Climate Monitoring and Prediction | Oral session: 14:00 – 15:30, Poster session: 16:00 – 18:00 | Carron (SEC) | GOOS Ocean Observing Co-Design & partners
Road to Rio: Preparatory Process for the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference | Agency Forum | 16:00 – 17:00 | Hall 1 (SEC) | The DCU at IOC & partners
WEDNESDAY 25 February
Connecting People, Technology and Knowledge to Advance Deep-sea Research in Africa | 9:12 – 9:22 | Carron (SEC) | Challenger 150 Programme & partners
SCOOP - Solutions for Cost-effective Ocean Observation Platform | Presentation | 09:26 – 09:35 | Hall 3, Deep Blue Lab (SEC) | EMODnet & partners
Deep-Ocean Science as the Foundation for a Thriving Global Ocean | Townhall | 12:45 – 13:45 | Boisdale (SEC) | DOOS, Challenger 150 Programmes
No Coast? No Problem! Teaching Ocean Literacy Within Landlocked Canada Through the Ocean Decade Challenge | 16:00 – 18:00 | Hall 4 (Poster Hall, SEC) | Ocean Networks Canada, University of Victoria and partners
THURSDAY 26 February
The Ocean Biomolecular Observing Network: Advancing Biomolecular Science for Sustainable Development I Oral | 08:30 – 10:00 | Carron (SEC) | OBON
SUN Fleet (Surface Uncrewed Fleet): A Newly Endorsed Emerging Network for the Global Ocean Observing System | Town Hall | 12:45 – 13:45 | Hall 3, The Abyss (SEC) | SUN Fleet, GOOS, & partners
Bridging the Ocean with Data: Connected Regional Services Driving a Resilient, Interoperable Global Ocean Digital Ecosystem II Poster | 16:00 – 18:00 | Hall 4 (Poster Hall, SEC) | DCO - Ocean Data Sharing, Ocean Networks Canada, & partners
FRIDAY 27 February
Resilient Coasts: Assessing and Managing Ocean-Related Risks III Oral | 10:30 – 12:00 | Carron (SEC) | CoastPredict Programme
Establishing the Scientific Framework and Priorities for OceanObs'29 | Townhall | 12:45 – 13:45 | Forth (SEC) | OceanObs'29 partners
Pathways to Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Ocean Science | Town Hall | 12:45 – 13:45 | Boisdale (SEC) | Ocean Networks Canada