Areas of actions
During the 2023 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) Annual Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, in the Joint Outcome Statement, the AAORIA High Level Board agreed to focus on the following two areas of action that aim to inspire transformative All-Atlantic ocean science:
- Increasing our understanding of the relationship between the ocean and climate and developing outcome-oriented science for mitigating and adapting to the consequences of climate change, particularly for the benefit of increasing resilience of coastal communities;
- Coordinating Atlantic Ocean observing and improving modeling capacities, including in support of marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
AAORIA continues to advance ocean literacy and expand diverse participation in ocean sciences and sustainability. Central to our efforts is a commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion, with a specific focus on promoting gender equality, fostering intergenerational equity in ocean science, and supporting the meaningful involvement of Indigenous Peoples.
