Progress report for
Global Ocean Science Report
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Achievement at a glance
The Global Ocean Science Report (GOSR) assesses for the first time the status and trends in ocean science capacity around the world. The report offers a global record of who, how, and where ocean science is conducted: generating knowledge, helping to protect ocean health, and empowering society to support sustainable ocean management in the framework of the United Nations Agenda 2030.<br>
<br>The GOSR identifies and quantifies the key elements of ocean science at the national, regional and global scales, including workforce, infrastructure and publications. This is the first collective attempt to systematically highlight opportunities as well as capacity gaps to advance international collaboration in ocean science and technology. This report is a resource for policy makers, academics and other stakeholders seeking to harness the potential of ocean science to address global challenges.
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<br>A comprehensive view of ocean science capacities at the national and global levels takes us closer to developing the global ocean science knowledge needed to ensure a healthy, sustainable ocean. To date the GOSR Executive Summary is available in 6 languages and the translation in several different languages of the whole document is currently underway.
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<br>In July the IOC Assembly also adopted the decision to continue developing the GOSR data portal, to be hosted at the International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange" (IODE) of the IOC of UNESCO. it will facilitate future data collection. Obtaining new data from an increasing number of Member States will allow to calculate regional and global averages and further measure to which extend the SDG target 14.a is achieved.
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<br>Further the proposed UN Decade of Ocean Science as a key contribution to the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 will build on the findings of IOC’s Global Ocean Science Report to increase knowledge exchange and to enhance interdisciplinary marine research capacities through the transfer of marine technology, leading to economic benefits for all Member States, particularly for Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries.