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Historic Outcomes at 2026 Assembly: New Leadership, New Structures, and Global Standards

Representatives of the 104 IHO Member States reached decisions which will change the future of the organization during the 4th session of the Assembly. This triennial event held in Monaco saw crucial advancements in hydrography and international collaboration including the creation of a new entity, a new office, as well as new leaders.

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Mapping the Future: Fiji Hosts Pivotal Meetings on Ocean Mapping and Hydrography

Suva & Nadi, Fiji — November 2024 Fiji became the epicenter of global ocean mapping, hydrographic collaboration and geospatial information management as it hosted a series of landmark meetings with a strong focus on Pacific engagement. From the 41st Meeting of the GEBCO Guiding Committee (GGC41) and the 6th Pacific Ocean Mapping Meeting to the subsequent UN workshops on geospatial frameworks and sustainable development, the events underscored the critical role of ocean and data governance for Pacific Island countries and territories.

Meeting of the IHO Tides, Water Level and Currents Working Group

The IHO Working Group tasked to monitor and develop the use of tidal, water level and current information as well as to advise on their observation, analysis and prediction, held its 5th meeting 16-18 March.

Using hydrography to adapt to a changing ocean

The marine environment is constantly changing, whether due to variations in the climate, extreme environmental events, or simply the natural movement of tides and currents. Up-to-date hydrographic information enables countries to measure and adapt to these changes.

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IHO Personal Data Protection and Privacy Notice

17th Meeting of the IHO Inter-Regional Coordination Committee (IRCC-17) Monaco, Principality of Monaco, 3-5 June

Events & recordings

Date Event Link 21 May 2024 SWPHC S-100 Workshop – Benefits of S-100 Presentations Electronic Chart Centre (ECC) SHOM & UKHO KRISO Recording 30 April 2024 workshop on Ed 5.2.0 on the S100 standard Presentation Recording 22 November 2023 SWPHC S-100 Workshop #3 – S-100 Implementation Agenda Presentations:   Australia (AHO)   New Zealand (LINZ)   USA (NOAA)   United Kingdom (UKHO)   IIC   IC-ENC Recording May 2023 Hydrographic Leaders Programme Pilot evaluation report Pilot evaluation headlines (presentation)   Report Presentation   5th Pacific Regional Energy & Transport Ministers Meeting Technical Information Paper TI06: The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Strategic Plan 2021- 2026 and the South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission (SWPHC) Workplan. Agenda TI06   IHO/SWPHC Intervention Intervention & photo SWPHC, SPC, IMO and IALA Photo 22-24 February 2023 3-Day SWPHC20 Meeting Agenda   Agenda Item 12: Hydrographic Leaders Programme (intro to session) Presentation Recording   Agenda Item 13: Hydrographic Leaders Programme (group feedback) Presentation Recording   Agenda Item 14: Empowering Women in Hydrography (intro) Presentation Recording   Agenda Item 14: Empowering Women in Hydrography (online group) Recording   Agenda Item 15: Safety of Navigation: Delivering as one Presentation Recording   Agenda Item 16: Building Partnerships: Understanding the World Bank Presentation Recording   Agenda Item 16: UNGGIM Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF) - Implementation case studies Philippines Kiribati Recording Presentation Presentation   Agenda Item 21.2: Update from Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure Working Group (MSDIWG) Presentation Recording 14 February 2023 1-Day SWPHC20 VTC Pre-meeting Agenda   Agenda Item 2: Cybersecurity Presentation Recording   Agenda Item 3: UNGGIM Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF-H) – Implementation case studies Presentation Recording   Agenda Item 11: Empowering Women in Hydrography Presentation Recording   Agenda Item 12: Hydrographic Leaders Programme Presentation Recording 15,16 & 18 November 2022 Pacific Regional Transport Officials Meeting The IHO Strategic Plan 2021-2026 and the SWPHC Work Plan Agenda Paper Presentation  12 October 2022 SWPHC S-100 Workshop #2 – Updates and Value Proposition Agenda Presentations:    Australia (AHO)   New Zealand (NZHA)   Australia (AHO)    Fiji (FHS)    USA (NGA)    Singapore (MPA)    France (SHOM) Recording 1 July 2022 SWPHC Seabed 2030 Webinar #4: Moving ahead together: Summary, next steps and wrap-up Presentation Recording Photo 21 June 2022 SWPHC Seabed 2030 Webinar #3: CSB and the role of HOs and other data collectors Presentation Recording Photo 24 May 2022 SWPHC Seabed 2030 Webinar #2: Building the Map. How do we build the map? How can you access & contribute data? Presentation Recording Photo 10 May 2022 SWPHC Seabed 2030 Webinar #1: Where are we now? Introduction, Goals & Status of Mapping in the Region Presentation Recording 23-25 Feb 2022 SWPHC19 Agenda Item 12 SWPHC Draft Work Plan 2021-2026 Recording SWPHC19 Agenda Item 13 UNGGIM Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF) & Open Data – the value proposition Recording 17 Dec 2021 Hydrographic Leadership Programme Q&A Webinar Photo1 - Photo2 - Photo3 27 Oct 2021 S-100 Workshop #1 – experiences in implementing S-100 Recording Presentations:     France     New Zealand     Australia     United Kingdom      Fiji 22 Sept 2021 Extratropical Surge and Tide Operational Forecast System (ESTOFS) Workshop Recording Presentation