The European Commission is inviting stakeholders to provide input on the European Oceans Pact, a new initiative designed to strengthen ocean governance across all sectors. This is a key opportunity to help shape the future of Europe’s ocean policies by sharing insights on priorities, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable ocean management. Your feedback will play an essential role in ensuring coordinated, science-based, and impactful ocean governance that supports both environmental and economic goals. The consultation is open to marine and maritime professionals, policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and civil society members. The survey is open until 17 February (Midnight Brussels time) offering a chance to contribute to the development of a robust and forward-looking approach to ocean management. Make your voice heard and participate today! Access the survey here:

On 15 January 2025, EMODnet will showcase how its open and FAIR marine data and products contribute to the UN Ocean Decade initiative. The webinar will focus on: Challenge 3: Sustainably feed the global population, Challenge 4: Develop a sustainable, resilient, and equitable ocean economy and Challenge 6: Increase community resilience to ocean hazards. This is a unique opportunity to explore how Earth observation, in situ, and modelled marine data drive solutions for a sustainable ocean future. Learn more and register today!

The European Maritime Day 2025, taking place in Cork, Ireland, on 22-23 May 2025, invites proposals for stakeholder workshops until 30 December. This is your opportunity to organize a workshop that engages the maritime community, fosters collaboration, and addresses key topics in the sustainable blue economy. Submit your workshop proposal and contribute to shaping this flagship event for Europe’s maritime sector. Learn more and apply here: European Maritime Day 2025 Workshop Call

The AEC Summit at Geospatial World Forum 2025 will take place on 24–25 April 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Abstract submissions are due by 30 December 2024, offering a prime opportunity for experts and innovators to share insights on digital transformation in the AEC sector. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to high-level discussions, network with global leaders, and discover practical solutions for integrating geospatial technologies into infrastructure projects.

EMODnet will speak at the official launch of the European Catalogue of Sound Signatures on December 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels. This one-day event will highlight the collaborative efforts behind the development of an open library containing a curated and growing digital catalogue of individual sound signatures from the shallow sea marine environment to which EMODnet and wider partners have jointly delivered data. Attendees will learn about the project’s alignment with the EU’s Open Science Policy and FAIR principles and see demonstrations of AI-powered tools connecting measured sounds to their sources. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with policymakers, researchers, and academics to explore the potential of this innovative resource for marine research and management! Register now: Confirm your participation here

Join the International Association of Port Cities (AIVP) World Conference, 27-29 November in Lisbon, Portugal where global port cities and maritime professionals will gather to discuss the future of sustainable port operations. During the AIVP World Conference, Antonio Novellino (EMODnet Physics Coordinator) will present on EMODnet, highlighting the critical role of data sharing and collaboration in advancing maritime and port sustainability. EMODnet provides access to a wealth of oceanographic data, e.g. EMODnet Physics includes parameters such as sea temperature, salinity, currents, waves, and sea level. It will be an important opportunity to encourage the AIVP community—comprising global port cities, maritime professionals, and stakeholders committed to sustainable development—to contribute to and utilize EMODnet's extensive data resources. By engaging this community, the presentation aims to foster stronger partnerships and enhance the use of open data for more sustainable and resilient port operations. This event is a prime opportunity to explore innovative solutions, network with industry leaders, and engage in discussions that will shape the future of maritime sustainability.

Registration is now open for the AIVP Annual Conference, the premier event for all things port cities! Scheduled for 27-29 November 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, this year’s conference, themed “Open Piers: Steering Flows Between People, Planet, and Port Cities,” will feature a dynamic line-up of discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Don’t miss this chance to engage with top professionals and gain insights into the future of port cities. Sign up for the event here.

Join the Ocean Predict (OP) 2024 Conference from November 18-22 2024, to be held at the IOC-UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. This event is specifically designed to strengthen cooperation and partnerships among diverse ocean science and service communities. The event will address sustainable development, the blue economy, and societal awareness. OP 24 will feature sessions on ocean predictions, covering global, basin-scale, coastal, regional, and polar ocean and sea ice predictions. Attendees will explore new developments in measurements, observations, modeling, data assimilation, machine learning/AI, and digital twins.

Get ready for the OceanPredict '24 Symposium, the premier event for ocean prediction and marine forecasting, taking place 4-8 November 2024, in Paris, France! Join global experts, researchers, and stakeholders to explore the latest innovations in ocean modeling, forecasting, and data assimilation. This conference is your chance to connect with leading minds in the field and contribute to the future of ocean prediction.

Get ready for OceanPredict '24, the premier event for ocean prediction and marine forecasting, happening from November 4-8, 2024, in Paris, France. Join global experts, researchers, and stakeholders to explore the latest innovations in ocean modeling, forecasting, and data assimilation. This conference is your chance to connect with leading minds in the field and contribute to the future of ocean prediction.
More information and registration: https://www.oceanpredict24.org/

Geospatial World Forum 2025 invites geospatial professionals to share insights, projects, and ideas with a global audience. As a speaker at #GWF2025, you’ll connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, inspiring change in geospatial technology. Submit your abstract by 15 November 2024, for programs on: • User Focus: AEC, Health, ESG, Utilities, Agriculture, Business Intelligence • Data and Economy: Geospatial & Hydrospatial Infrastructure, Blue Economy • Technical Session: PNT & GNSS, HD Mapping, LiDAR, UAVs, Data Science. Find out more information and submit here.  

The Baku Ocean Declaration has been issued ahead of the 29th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP29), being held in Baku, Azerbaijan,11-22 November 2024. EMODnet is among the signatories of the declaration which emphasizes the crucial role that knowledge about the ocean plays in the well-being of people and communities, as well as the health of ecosystems worldwide, and the need for robust, long-term investments in ocean observations, research, and mapping to support efforts that will help meet key objectives of UN conventions on climate, biodiversity, and desertification. For more information visit the website.  

Registration is now open for the launch webinar of the Knowledge Hub’s First Assessment Report on Sea Level Rise in Europe. This comprehensive report represents a two-year collaborative effort involving over 70 leading climate and marine experts and contributions from various stakeholders. The webinar will provide an in-depth look into the report’s findings, covering key topics such as sea level rise observations, future projections, impacts, adaptation strategies, and governance challenges. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the report’s lead authors during a Q&A session. Register to join the webinar online.

Join us on 22 October 2024 for the EMODent for Business online workshop "Marine data for ports, marinas and boating". The workshop will demonstrate the EMODnet service for the ports, marinas and boating industry sectors including how these Blue Economy sectors can further use and benefit from EMODnet, together with opportunities for data sharing.

The workshop is by invitation only. To express interest to attend, please contact: emodnet4business@emodnet.eu

Join us on 22 October 2024 for the EMODnet for Business online workshop "Marine data for ports, marinas and boating". The workshop will demonstrate the EMODnet service for the ports, marinas and boating industry sectors including how these Blue Economy sectors can further use and benefit from EMODnet, together with opportunities for data sharing. Participants will discover the potential of EMODnet services and will be able to engage in in cross-regional dialogue and exchanges with participants from all European sea basins. The workshop is by invitation only. To express interest to attend, please contact: emodnet4business@emodnet.eu

Join the 8th Ocean Best Practices System Workshop (OBPS WSVIII), taking place 14-18 October 2024 online, to explore innovative approaches and solutions for standardizing ocean observations and data management. The objective of the workshop is to facilitate the cross-cutting primary role of best practices in operational oceanography by promoting dialogues across science and technology. In the era of Digital Twins for the Ocean, the need of best practices is fundamental for a more interoperable and reliable use of ocean data, for the evolution of the worldwide observing network from the deep ocean to the coast and for dealing with complex forecasting systems.

Register for the second webinar in the EU Ocean Data Series, titled "Science and Solutions for a Clean, Healthy, and Resilient Ocean." Taking place on 10 October 2024 at 14:30 CEST, this webinar is co-organised by EUMETSAT, Copernicus Marine Service, EMODnet and ECOPs. The second webinar will delve into how Earth observation, in situ, satellite-derived and modeled marine data are being used to support the UN Ocean Decade initiative. Key topics include understanding and combating marine pollution, protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity, and unlocking ocean-based solutions to climate change.

OCEaN, the Renewables Grid Initiative and WindEurope are organising a conference bringing together key stakeholders working to translate offshore wind energy and biodiversity targets into concrete actions. Register now to hear from changemakers working on a nature- and people-positive offshore energy transition, pose your key asks to European policymakers, and learn about innovative solutions combining offshore wind and grid developments with the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems.

Registration has opened for the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Annual Science Conference 2024, to be held in Gateshead, UK on 9th-12th September 2024. This edition, EMODnet and ICES are co-organising a themed session (J) on Marine data, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and will co-host an early career scientist networking event. Register by 1st September 2024 and explore the event here.

EMODnet Geology is set to take part in the 37th International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan, Republic of Korea, from August 25-31, 2024. EMODnet Geology will host a dedicated session focused on marine mapping, highlighting their latest standards and innovations in revealing Earth's seabed geology. 
More information will follow soon, and you can take advantage of the deadline extension and submit your abstract for the congress by 15 March!