Help shape the Ocean Information and Services Solutions Blueprint
Comment on the draft Blueprint by Friday 6 November, and join one of two online workshops on 18 or 19 November.
DCO-OO, the Decade Collaborative Centre for Ocean Prediction and the Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing are developing the Ocean Decade Solution Blueprint on Ocean Data, Information and Services, working with the Ocean Decade Coordination Unit. It is one of eight Ocean Decade Solutions being prepared for the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference in Rio de Janeiro, and aims to connect work on ocean observing, data sharing and ocean prediction across the broader ocean information value chain.
There are two ways to contribute:
- Comment on the draft by Friday 6 November. Sections 1–3 are drafted: an initial assessment of current impact, key gaps and priorities, and six proposed Solution Pathways. We especially welcome factual corrections, missing needs or knowledge holders, actions your organisation could lead or support, and links to other Decade Actions or Blueprints. Comment directly on the draft in Google Docs.
- Join an online workshop. Two identical two-hour sessions focus on Sections 4–6: understanding and overcoming barriers, setting milestones, and the call for action. Choose Wednesday 18 November, 16:00–18:00 UTC, or Thursday 19 November, 07:00–09:00 UTC.
Feedback on the Blueprint is welcome even if you are unable to attend the workshop. Registration links, calendar files and details are on the Solutions Blueprint page.