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The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is inviting applications for the position of Vice Chair Data & Information within its Observations Coordination Group (OCG). The deadline for applications is 20 September 2026.

The Copernicus In Situ Strategy 2028–2034 has been released, setting the direction for the evolution of the In Situ Component through the next Multiannual Financial Framework and towards Copernicus 3.0.

A high-level pledging event for the OceanEye International Alliance has brought together governments and international partners to strengthen long-term support for the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), mobilising more than €150 million in new financial and in-kind contributions and securing the engagement of more than 30 countries.

A High-Level Pledging Event for the OceanEye International Alliance: Stronger Together for Ocean Observation will take place on 23 September 2026 in New York, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) High-Level Week.

EuroGOOS, on behalf of a prospective European consortium, is inviting expressions of interest from experienced individuals or organisations to coordinate and manage the development of Part B of a major Horizon Europe proposal focused on strengthening Europe’s contribution to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS).

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) has launched its Fourth Joint Transnational Call, “Building a sustainable and innovative Blue Economy: mastering digital opportunities and fostering resilience”, with an estimated total budget of €38 million.

EuroGOOS Secretary General Renuka Badhe participated in the science-policy event “One Ocean: What Polar and Atlantic Change Means for Europe”, held on 11 September at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels.

The Arctic Ocean Regional Alliance (ArORA) Plan and Implementation Strategy has been published on Zenodo, marking an important step towards strengthened international coordination of sustained Arctic Ocean observing.

EuroGOOS Secretary General Renuka Badhe participated in the EU Arctic Forum 2026 in Brussels, joining the side event “The Future of Arctic Observations” on 3 September.

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has opened a new call for tenders supporting the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet), with a total budget of €3.92 million.

The 13th FerryBox Workshop will take place in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, on 3–4 November 2026, bringing together the FerryBox community for two days of discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking.

On 30 September 2026, the Land-Sea 2026 Conference will bring together the ocean observing community in Brussels to discuss how we can strengthen observations across the land-sea interface and work towards a shared observation strategy.