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Ocean Decade Initiative

The Science We Need for the Ocean We Want.

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (referred to as ‘the Ocean Decade’), brings together ocean actors from across the seas to collaborate for a better ocean. The Ocean Decade Initiative (ODI) aims to boost OES’s participation in this global movement, and interface its actions and activities with the Decade.

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IEEE OES Ocean Decade Initiative

For engineering to join science in a partnership that supports the goals of the Ocean Decade.

To make OES a resource for engineering expertise and the place to learn about technological advancements that lead to enhanced capability for “the Science we need for the Ocean we want”.

  • A majority of IEEE OES membership to be aware of the Ocean Decade
  • A measurable increase of awareness among conference attendees and exhibitors
  • A significant number of presentations at IEEE OES workshops and symposia that specifically address technology challenges posed by the Ocean Decade.

IEEE OES members and communities will be encouraged to take actions that will increase Ocean Decade awareness and support the global ocean science and technology communities in achieving the Ocean Decade and Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Support the Young Professionals of OES to engage with other Early Career Ocean Professional groups working for the Ocean Decade worldwide
  • Support engineering in the Ocean Decade in collaboration with scientists
  • Increase community awareness in coastal communities and society at large of the main themes of Ocean Decade through IEEE OES volunteers.
  • Facilitate the expansion of ICT into ocean observations, data assimilation, modelling etc. through workshops, and special events.
  • Increase pre-university awareness of the themes of the Ocean Decade through high-school competitions relevant to Ocean Decade actions.
  • Promote the engagement of developing countries in Ocean Decade activities.
  • Take up any other activities pertinent to Ocean Decade initiatives.
Ocean Decade Ambassador program

Ambassadors will be expected to propose, and be responsible for, one or more activities within the scope of the Decade. The ODI will fund the activity and support the Ambassador to represent and promote the Ocean Decade in OES activities.

Earthzine/Beacon Coverage of Ocean Decade Events

Funding will be provided to Student Branch chapters whose members report on Ocean Decade-themed events and activities via Earthzine and Beacon articles.

Ocean Decade Chapter and SBC Funding

OES Chapters will be provided funding up to $2000, and student branch chapters up to $1000, for organizing Ocean Decade-themed events.

Design the Future Ocean Workshops

Workshops and panel discussions targeting specific themes of the Decade, organized at OES conferences and symposia possibly connected across various events.
Represent OES at Ocean Decade Events

OES represented IEEE at the recently concluded UN Ocean Conference 2022, Lisbon. Read our statement at the conference here.

OES also participates in the Ocean Best Practices group, Coastpredict, ECOPs-Asia, and the Technology and Innovation working group.
Young Professional Activities

Our YPs have long been involved with activities that contribute to ocean awareness and education including student outreach activities around the world, such as the Singapore AUV Challenge and the European Robotics League.

YPs are also working with Ocean Decade ECOPs to bring the voice of the youth to the movement. One such event was the recently held Virtual ECOPs Day on 1st-2nd June. We highlighted our YPs involvement with Earthzine, SAUVC, ERL, and in helping organize workshops and symposia.

Watch the video we presented here.
Expert Plenary Talks

Key stakeholders in oceanic engineering will speak at conferences, workshops and symposia to boost awareness and engagement surrounding ocean talk.
Planet Positive 2030 Campaign

We support the broader IEEE campaign to transform society and infrastructure to achieve Planet Positive 2030.  This is done by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net 50% of 2005 emissions by 2030 and  significantly increase regeneration and resilience of earth’s ecosystems. Find out more here.
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Those interested to join or start a student chapter can email the respective advisor or the VP
for Professional Activities at vp-professional-activities@ieeeoes.org.

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