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EOOS Resource Forum

The European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) aims to align and integrate Europe's ocean observation capacity, promote a systematic and collaborative approach to gathering information on the state and variability of our seas and support the sustainable management of the marine environment and its resources.
One of its bodies, the Resource Forum, chaired by JPI Oceans, aims to help the long-term sustainability of ocean observation in Europe. This forum includes national and European funders of ocean observation and its members act as funders of ocean observation and represent their organizations or initiatives.

The Resource Forum's main functions/responsibilities are:

  • Involvement in the EOOS process;
  • Advise on opportunities and risks and propose long-term funding strategies for ocean observation;
  • Alerts to strategic funding opportunities relevant to EOOS;
  • Complement the EOOS implementation plan where relevant and practicable;
  • Advising the other body, the EOOS Steering Group, on the changing funding landscape at European and international level;
  • Identify priorities to share and advise on the added value of EOOS.

Representatives:

  • EOOS Steering Group Member: Isabel Sousa Pinto, CIIMAR
  • FCT Focal Point of the EOOS Resource Forum: Sofia Cordeiro(sofia.cordeiro@fct.pt), FCT

FCT Involvement:

  • Participation in EOOS Resource Forum discussions

Useful links:

Initiative accompanied by the FCT Ocean Program.