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The XIII Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium discusses hydrography’s role in a sustainable Blue Economy
The IHO participated in the XIII Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium held in Venice, Italy from 5-7 October to discuss the IHO’s tasks, mission and challenges within the UN Ocean Decade. Organized by the Italian Navy and hosted in the historical setting of the Arsenal of Venice, the symposium provided an open and inclusive forum where navies, industries, public institutions, academia and international organizations engaged in across-the-board debates involving the diverse community of players in the national and international marine cluster.
Participants in GEBCO week discuss seafloor mapping and knowledge of the oceans
Over 600 participants from 80 countries gathered online as part of the GEBCO Week to discuss initiatives to map the seafloor and increase our knowledge of the oceans.
Understanding sea-level rise - improving predictions through studying the shape of the seabed
In many places around the world, data clearly shows the level of the sea is rising. In low lying coastal areas, even small increases when coupled with high tides and storm surges have had devastating consequences, such as altering coastlines, impacting offshore energy infrastructure and displacing populations. A better understanding of factors influencing sea level is vital in order to prepare for and mitigate its impacts.
UN Ocean Decade Conference
The IHO and the OECD are co-hosting a satellite event during the UN Ocean Decade conference in Barcelona. Entitled "The Seabed Data We Need for the Ocean We Want," this session aims to look at the importance of advancing our understanding of the ocean and fostering increased investment in related activities.
- 11 April 2024
- 8:30am to 9:45am
MSDIWG
SAIHC MSDI Seabed2030 VTC Meeting 2nd February 2021
IHO C-55
The purpose of IHO C-55 Publication (available here) "Status of Hydrographic Surveying and Charting Worldwide" is to provide base data for governments and supporting international organizations as they consider the best means by which to implement responsibilities set out in Chapter V, Regulation 9, of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. It also informs IHO input to the United Nations Global Maritime Assessment.
ROPME Sea Area HC
UNCLOS and the international legal framework suitability for ocean activities discussed at ABLOS Conference
The 12th IHO-IAG ABLOS conference brought together participants from all over the world to discuss how the global regulatory framework and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) addresses some of today's most pressing ocean-related challenges. Organised in partnership with the Qatari Standing Committee of the Convention on the Law of the Sea, the 280 participants learned about achievements of UNCLOS, challenges it faces in today’s international context, and gaps to be addressed. One question which emerged repeatedly was whether the convention was flexible enough to address modern issues.
MSDIWG
SAIHC MSDI Seabed2030 VTC Meeting 2nd February 2021
