In our continuous efforts to optimise and operationalise ocean carbon observations we would like to invite you to attend the UN Ocean Decade Conference 2025 off-site side event From Science to Solutions: Advancing the Ocean Carbon System for Climate Action hosted by ICOS, JPI Oceans & Ocean Frontier Institute with support from GEOMAR, NOC, Ifremer, NORCE, and IOPAN.

Date & time: 12 June 2025, 14:00-16:00
Location: Le Théâtre de la Semeuse, 2 Mnt Auguste Kerl, 06300 Nice, France,
How to participate: The event is open to anyone and free-of-charge. Due to limited capacity, registration is required. Register here: https://www.icos-cp.eu/unoc3

About
The ocean is the largest carbon sink on Earth, absorbing a quarter of anthropogenic CO₂. Yet the ocean carbon value chain is under immense strain: gaps in observation, declining data quality, and fragilities regarding core measurement standards limit its impact on climate policy.

This side event builds on the 2023 Ostend Declaration to connect scientific progress with the systems needed to support it - governance, funding, innovation, and collaboration.

It will highlight updates on developing a global ocean carbon observing system and explore how to translate science into action through data management, innovation, public policy, and capacity building. Cross-sector experts will outline next steps to strengthen the value chain and accelerate climate solutions.

For more information, please visit the event page: https://www.icos-cp.eu/news-and-events/events/science-solutions-advancing-ocean-carbon-system-climate-action