Hosted by the Government of Spain, the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference will bring together the global Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate and take stock of progress, and set joint priorities for the future.
The event will cover Ocean Decade challenges, including the following critical issues:
- Climate change
- Food security
- Sustainable management of biodiversity
- Sustainable ocean economy
- Pollution
- Natural hazards
The Ocean Frontier Institute will be taking part in events and meetings to:
- Highlight Canada’s Transforming Climate Action (TCA) research program
- Emphasize the critical importance of coordinated ocean data
- Promote the North Atlantic Carbon Observatory (NACO) as a model for improving climate forecasts through global collaboration
- Explore marine carbon dioxide removal as a safe climate solution
Our Participation
Ocean Futures 2030: Developing a Science Diplomacy for the Ocean We Want
April 9, 2024
Featuring Dr. Anya Waite
Chief Executive Officer and Scientific Director
Dr. Waite will participate as a speaker in this satellite event hosted by the University of Bergen.
Conditions of Success for the Ocean Decade
April 10, 2024
Featuring Roonie Noonan-Birch
Science and Policy Manager
Ronnie Noonan-Birch will moderate this opening plenary session.
Technology and Innovation Showcase
April 12, 2024
Featuring Eric Siegel
Chief Innovation Officer
Eric Siegel will help moderate this event hosted by the UN Ocean Decade Technology and Innovation Working Group and the Schmidt Ocean Institute.
Featuring Dr. Anya Waite
Chief Executive Officer and Scientific Director
Anya Waite will take part in a panel discussion about enabling future innovations at the intersection of sustainability, equality, and impact.
