The 10 commitments
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1
Share and amplify
Use the film, slides, talking points and articles in your own channels and events, and bring media attention to the value of ocean observations.
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2
Put ocean observations on the record
Bring the ocean into board minutes, ESG reports, parliamentary questions, ministerial speeches and COP/UNGA statements.
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3
Step up investments
Support GOOS coordination, invest in in-water platforms or support national focal points in your country.
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4
Host a roundtable or meeting
Either sector-specific, to identify and share the direct value of ocean data to you, or in support of expert meetings to strengthen coordination.
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5
Align a research and innovation call
Direct funding programmes toward ocean observing as infrastructure.
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6
Contribute operational data
Share atmospheric and ocean data from ships, platforms and farms under agreed open terms, and adopt open-data procurement.
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Build ocean data into risk and disclosure
Integrate observing-system dependency into risk models, disclosure expectations and stewardship.
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8
Back capacity where it is needed most
Support transfer of staff, equipment and funding to Large Ocean States and the Global South.
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9
Step up as a champion
convene a cross-sector roundtable, submit a use case to GOOS, or join the campaign network and provide knowledge or in-kind contributions.
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10
Get involved
Participate in the collection of ocean data, whether from an industry platform or as part of a citizen science project.
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