{"id":3086,"date":"2023-12-14T14:23:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T14:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eurocean.org\/?p=3086"},"modified":"2023-12-14T14:25:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T14:25:13","slug":"euroceans-declaration-on-climate-change-and-ocean-science-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eurocean.org\/news-events-calls\/news\/euroceans-declaration-on-climate-change-and-ocean-science-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"EurOcean’s Declaration on Climate Change and Ocean Science & Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Declaration of Intent (DoI)<\/strong> by EurOcean Foundation<\/strong> on Climate Change and Ocean Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In recognition of the urgent need to address the escalating climate crisis and its profound impact on our ocean and our lives, EurOcean together with its 13 Members*, hereby declares its commitment to supporting science advancements in the field of climate change and achieving the targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. This joint commitment aligns seamlessly with EurOcean’s overarching mission of promoting ocean science and technology through cooperation, collaboration, and information brokerage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acknowledging that 2023 is poised to be the hottest year on record, with alarming sea surface temperature increases, we emphasize the critical role the ocean plays in absorbing and regulating the heat generated by anthropogenic activities, while also addressing the escalating challenges of sea-level rise. This absorption, amounting to over 90% of greenhouse gas-induced heat, underscores the ocean’s pivotal role in preventing catastrophic atmospheric warming. However, the burden on the ocean is now evident, with tipping points such as polar ice melting and coral reef survival hanging precariously in the balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EurOcean Commitment to Climate-Ocean Nexus Research and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n EurOcean and its Members recognise the urgency of prioritising climate-ocean nexus research and investing in ocean-based technology. Members pledge to intensify efforts and investments in researching sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change, ensuring the prosperity of marine life, food security, and the resilience of coastal communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connecting the Missions of EurOcean\u2019s Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement and COP28 outcomes, EurOcean, and its Members commit to amplifying their efforts in six key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In endorsing this commitment, we affirm our dedication to advancing ocean science and technology, and international cooperation between the ocean research community as a catalyst for effective climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n EUROCEAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n President <\/strong>Carlos Garcia-Soto<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vice-president<\/strong> Giuseppe Magnifico<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vice-president<\/strong> Ana Hil\u00e1rio<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n *EurOcean\u2019s Members are<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Azores Regional Fund of Science and Technology (FRCT<\/a>) (Portugal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Maria Luz Paramio Mart\u00edn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies<\/a> (CESAM), University of Aveiro (Portugal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Ana Hil\u00e1rio<\/p>\n\n\n\n Centre National de la Mer (NAUSICA\u00c4<\/a>) (France)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Iwona Gin<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute (CMMI)<\/a> (Cyprus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Gotelenne Piaton<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ<\/a>) (Belgium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Tina Mertens<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT<\/a>) (Portugal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Marta Norton<\/p>\n\n\n\n French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER<\/a>) (France)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Florence Coroner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IOPAN<\/a>) (Poland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Slawomir Sagan<\/p>\n\n\n\n Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LHEI)<\/a> (Latvia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Astra Labuce<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marine Institute (MI<\/a>) (Ireland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Fiona Grant<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Institute of Marine Geology and Geo-ecology (GeoEcoMar<\/a>) (Romania)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Dan Vasiliu<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Research Council (CNR<\/a>) (Italy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delegate: Giuseppe Magnifico<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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