EU takes action

The EU & policies

This high-level session, led by key actors from the European and french ocean observing systems (EuroGOOS, FrOOS, and the European Marine Board), will highlight the critical role of in-situ ocean observations in underpinning marine knowledge for the EU Ocean Pact and the EU Digital Twin Ocean. 

It includes expert talks and a moderated panel emphasizing the need for coordination, integration, and national collaboration for a better european in-situ ocean observing system. 

the EU Ocean Pact will be unveiled by the European Commission, beginning with a strategic overview by DG for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE). 

This will be followed by three interventions from DG for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), DG   Research and Innovation (DG RTD), and DG for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), each outlining their Directorate’s contribution to the EU Ocean Pact’s implementation.

This session introduces the EU Digital Twin Ocean as a key pillar of the EU Ocean Pact. It will also launch the new operational phase through the starting EDITO2 project, with demos and a high-level roundtable.

Speakers from the European Commission, Mercator Ocean International and key marine research bodies will explore how the Digital Twin Ocean responds to the EU Ocean Pact’s ambitions and how its architecture supports evidence-based decision-making.

This session will focus on mobilising action across sectors in Europe to support of the EU Ocean Pact. The session will feature a range of short, impactful interventions highlighting concrete solutions and collaborations emerging from European initiatives.