Organised by International Astronautical Federation ([IAF](https://www.iafastro.org/)) and hosted by Norwegian Space Agency ([NOSA](https://www.romsenter.no/eng)), [the Global Space Conference On Climate Change 2023](https://www.iafastro.org/events/global-series-conferences/gloc-2023/) entitled ‘Fire and Ice – Space for Climate Action’ will take place in Oslo, Norway between 23rd - 25th May 2023.

This conference will focus on promoting international development and the exchange of knowledge on topics directly related to climate change in the context of space-based applications and services. This international event will provide opportunities for discussion and collaboration with senior representatives of significant space agencies, industries, governments, policymakers, academia, non-space sectors involved in climate change, and NGOs. 

GLOC 2023 is aimed at bringing together experts for the purposes of sharing information on programmatic, technical and policy information, collaborative solutions, challenges, lessons learnt, and future global roadmaps among all nations.

<h3>Key Topics:</h3>

- Climate change impacts on the environment
- Applications and services driven by climate change
- Impacts of a changing climate on policy and law
- Commercial opportunities created by a changing climate
- Present and future international collaboration on space missions related to climate change
- Social, communications, economic and cultural dimensions of environmental change

<h3>Key Speakers:</h3> 

- Robert D. CABANA - Associate Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration ([NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/))
- Katherine CALVIN - Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Karen ST. GERMAIN - Director for Earth Science, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

<h3>Abstract Submission Topics:</h3>

- Topic #1: Understanding and Predicting the Climate Change for our Planet
- Topic #2: Climate Change Impacts and Challenges
- Topic #3: Earth Observing Missions and Systems to Address Climate Change and Its Impacts
- Topic #4: Weather, Climate and Environmental Intelligence
- Topic #5: An Outer Space Perspective on Climate Change (Space Law and Policy)
- Topic #6: Space Technology for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
- Topic #7: Next Generation of Climate Services
- Topic #8: Business Models and Cooperation for Missions, Data and Services
- Topic #9: The Social, Communications, Economic and Cultural Dimensions of Environmental Change

**Call for Abstracts deadline is 23rd December 2022**

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The Global Space Conference On Climate Change 2023

The [2023 Citizen Science Association conference](https://citizenscience.org/home/events/conferences/csci-2023/) (C*Sci 2023) will take place in Tempe/Phoenix, Arizona at [the Arizona State University](https://www.asu.edu/), between 22nd - 26th May 2023. Organised by [CSA Program Committee](https://citizenscience.org/), this hybrid event will be held in person with a virtual option for those who cannot physically attend.

The conference will focus on discussions related to disciplines, roles, and perspectives. These topics will be addressed through abstracts, interactive workshops, exchange of information, and posters. 

<h3>Schedule:</h3>

- 22nd May - Pre-conference workshops and field trips
- 23rd May - Workshops, exhibits, and networking / Opening keynotes and sessions
- 24th May - Symposia, talks, and posters
- 25th May - Symposia, talks, and posters / Closing keynote and reception 
- 26th May - Community embedded activities, workshops, field trips 

<h3>Call for symposia is now open!</h3>

**Deadline for submission:** 18th November 2022

<h3>Call for presentations</h3>

**Submission open:** 2nd December 2022

**Deadline for submission:** 27th January 2023


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### Citizen Science in the Iliad Project
Citizen engagement and integration of data from citizen science is a key aspect of the Iliad project. Activities will promote the roles of citizens in managing the marine environment, which will be motivated by becoming part of the decision-making process involving policy makers and other stakeholders. Iliad will carry out actions for citizen engagement and will provide a “MarketPlace" for citizen science Apps and a set of analysis and early warning functions based on the data acquired thanks to the Iliad citizen communities.

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The 2023 Citizen Science Association conference

Following the success of the previous International Ocean Data Conference, the [IODC-II conference](https://oceandataconference.org/call-for-abstracts-international-ocean-data-conference-ii/) will be held at [UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France](https://en.unesco.org/about-us/unesco-house) between 20th - 21st March 2023, with a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person. 

Organised by [UNESCO](https://www.unesco.org/en) and [IODE](https://www.iode.org/), this conference will address previous conclusions on the topic of ‘global ocean digital ecosystem’ in the framework of the [UN Ocean Decade](https://www.oceandecade.org/) by focusing on the implementation of commitments and recommendations. Furthermore, it will also report on obstacles, solutions, identified challenges, and new knowledge.  

Participants are invited to engage in this conference by submitting oral presentations.

### Sessions

- Session 1: Implementing the fair and care principles for ocean science and sustainable development
- Session 2: Community engagement and capacity development in data literacy
- Session 3: Global ocean digital ecosystem
- Session 4: Interdisciplinarity, societal needs    

**Deadline for abstract submissions is 15th November 2022** 

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International Ocean Data Conference – II

Organised by [AtlantOS](http://www.atlantos-ocean.org/index.html), this edition of ‘[Ocean Hour](http://www.atlantos-ocean.org/page36.html)’ is titled ‘Democratising ocean observations through low-cost technologies and citizen science’. The virtual event will take place on 30th January 2023 at 11 am (EST). 

This version of Ocean Hour is dedicated to the topic of low-cost technologies. This will be addressed in the context of providing opportunities for communities to engage in the development of the All-Atlantic Ocean Observing System. During these meetings, experts engage in discussions on specific topics, use cases, projects, programmes, and relevant obstacles. 

Participants will have the opportunity to network at the end of the event. Ocean Hour is a recurring event that takes place on the second Tuesday of the month. 

<h3>Panellists</h3>

- **Fernando Lima** - Marine Ecologist [BIOPOLIS](https://www.biopolis.pt/en/) [CCTBON](https://cibio.up.pt/en/projects/cctbon-atlantic-ocean-coupled-coastal-temperature-and-biodiversity-observation-network-div-id-gtx-trans-style-position-absolute-left-3px-top-20px-div/) - *Temperature, biodiversity observation and citizen science*.
- **Katy Croff Bell** - Founder and President [Ocean Discovery League](https://www.oceandiscoveryleague.org/) - *Deep Sea exploration with easy-to-use low-cost deep-sea camera and sensor system*.
- **Cooper Van Vranken** - Founder and Director [Bering Data Collective](https://berringdatacollective.com/) - *Temperature and salinity sensor in fishing gear. Results are sent in real-time to vessel*.
- **Fredrik Gustavsson** - Inventor and entrepreneur [Deepod](https://www.deepod.se/index.html) - *Temperature, depth, light sensors in paravanes and lures. Results directly in smartphone*.

**Moderators**: Patrick Gorringe, Lucie Cocquempot, Mariana Rocha de Souza

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AtlantOS Ocean Hour Webinar - Democratising ocean observations through low-cost technologies and citizen science

Led by Iliad partner Deimos Space, Sociedad Limitada Unipersonal ([DEIMOS](https://elecnor-deimos.com/)), the second [NextOcean Co-Design Workshop](http://www.nextocean.eu/) entitled ‘help shape the next generation of fisheries and aquaculture earth observation services’ will take place in Athens, Greece and online on 27th January 2023. 

The workshop will focus on presenting the EU-funded project, [NextOcean](https://www.nextocean.eu/). NextOcean will develop a co-created platform using earth observation technology to provide and enhance sustainable fisheries services. This meeting is part of a series of workshops which aims to engage expert end-users and industry authorities on NextOcean’s services and will present the platform at its current beta-development phase.  

The event will include detailed interactive sessions and networking opportunities among experts, where attendees will discuss initial prototypes, areas for improvement, and suggestions for further development. During these discussions, expert facilitators will be present for the purposes of documenting these exchanges and collaborating with the NextOcean team to incorporate user needs and value into their services.

<h3>NextOcean</h3>

NextOcean is an EU-funded project producing a co-created platform, using Earth Observation technology to provide services for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. Our platform can help to monitor fishing and aquaculture, optimise new aquaculture sites, as well as minimise bycatch and provide accurate ecolabelling, enabling sustainable trade.

**The application deadline is Friday 27th January 2023 (09:00-14:40 CET/GMT+1)**

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NextOcean Co-Design Workshop

The second [Iliad](https://www.ocean-twin.eu/) General Assembly Meeting will take place in Rome, Italy at Valle Giulia Faculty of Architecture of [Sapienza University of Rome](https://www.uniroma1.it/en) between 24th - 25th January 2023. 

Members of the Iliad consortium group will convene in person for the purposes of networking and discussing the prioritisation of actions, overall objectives, and the project’s vision, among other topics relevant to the progression of the project.

This meeting will host several meetings, discussions, plenary sessions, presentations, and workshops dedicated to the evolution of Iliad as a digital twin of the Ocean. 

**This event is for project partners only.**



The Second Iliad General Assembly Meeting

Organised by [IEEE](https://www.ieee.org/), the ‘[IEEE Sensors RoundTable: A Summary Wrap-Up](https://engagestandards.ieee.org/Sensors-Roundtable-Follow-Up-Registration.html)’ webinar will take place on 19th January 2023 between 10 am - 11 am (ET).

This webinar will be centred around presentations given by members of the [Sensors Roundtable organising committee](https://2022.ieee-sensorsconference.org/organizers/). These presentations will focus on recommendations from the meeting and will address the topics of interoperability, cybersecurity, architecture, data, protocols, and the sustainability of IoT actuators and sensors.  

The aim of the event is for IEEE to discuss future actions and a proposed organisational structure to implement the Roundtable recommendations. This may have regulatory implications.

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<h3>Agenda</h3>

**Moderator**: Brent Lunceford, Memstronics

- **Summary of the Roundtable**: Sridhar Kowdley, Committee Chair, [U.S. Department of Homeland Security](https://www.dhs.gov/)
- **Architecture**: Julian Chang, Boeing & Bruce Hecht, Committee Chair, [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](https://www.mit.edu/)
- **Interoperability**: Kyoko Roberts, [Hitachi High-Tech America](https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/us/)
- **Cybersecurity**: Raymond Boncek, Lockheed Martin
- **Next Steps**: Ravi Subramaniam, [IEEE](https://www.ieee.org/)

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IEEE Sensors RoundTable: A Summary Wrap-Up Webinar

Organised by [ICES](https://www.ices.dk/Pages/default.aspx), the ‘[Workshop on the Revision of the DOME Litter Data Format](https://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WKLIDA.aspx)’ will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark between 18th -20th January 2023. There will be a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person.

During the workshop, WKILDA will review the data format in [ICES Environmental Database (DOME)](https://www.ices.dk/data/data-portals/Pages/DOME.aspx) for litter in accordance with the latest community requirements. This will cover litter of varying size fractions and categories in water, sediment, biota, and seafloor.

The event will focus on recommendations made by the [Working Group on Marine Litter (WGML)](https://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGML.aspx#:~:text=The%20group%20develops%20guidance%20on,science%20and%20assessment%20community%20internationally.), which will include the DOME litter data format structure for litter data reporting, quality assurance information, and a review of the reference standards in alignment with [EMODnet Chemistry standards](https://www.emodnet-chemistry.eu/).

This workshop will be achieved through collaboration with [EMODnet Chemistry partners](https://www.emodnet-chemistry.eu/about/who) and support from [AMAP](https://www.amap.no/), [OSPAR](https://www.ospar.org/), and [HELCOM](https://helcom.fi/). National experts are encouraged to attend this workshop to ensure its success.   

**Registration for the workshop can be completed by email.**

**The registration deadline is 16th January 2023.**

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Events

Stay up to date with forthcoming events and important dates in the Iliad project, towards a Digital Twin of the Ocean.

The Global Space Conference On Climate Change 2023

The 2023 Citizen Science Association conference

International Ocean Data Conference – II

AtlantOS Ocean Hour Webinar - Democratising ocean observations through low-cost technologies and citizen science

NextOcean Co-Design Workshop

The Second Iliad General Assembly Meeting

IEEE Sensors RoundTable: A Summary Wrap-Up Webinar

Workshop on the Revision of the DOME Litter Data Format - ICES

Wind Energy

Renewable Energy from the Ocean: Currents, Waves & Floating Solar

Fisheries & Aquaculture

Marine Traffic & Harbour Safety

Pollution

Met Ocean Data: Hind, Now & Forecasts

Biodiversity Assessments & Monitoring

Insurance for Marine & Maritime Activities