WHO WE ARE
Why an All Atlantic Ocean Research Community?
The Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest of the world’s ocean, is an invaluable resource shared by all Atlantic nations.
To best unlock its secrets and sustainably manage the Atlantic Ocean as a whole, further research and innovation is needed to address the still considerable gaps in our knowledge and understanding of its processes.
To achieve this, cooperation is key; for no single nation can address these grand challenges alone.
That is the vision of the All Atlantic Ocean Initiative! To bring together and systematically connect the people we need for the future we want and, to build an All Atlantic Ocean Research Community.
MAJOR STEPS IN BUILDING THE ALL ATLANTIC RESEARCH COMMUNITY
European Union Maritime Strategy for the Atlantic Ocean Area | 2011
In response to repeated stakeholder requests, the European Union adopted the Atlantic Strategy, a more ambitious, open and effective cooperation in the Atlantic Ocean area.
More InformationGalway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation| 2013
Aimed to align ocean observation efforts as to better understand the Atlantic Ocean and to promote the sustainable management of its resources, the European Union, the United States and Canada joined forces and co-signed the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation for the North-Atlantic.
Belém Statement on Atlantic Research and Innovation Cooperation| 2017
Furthering the integrated approach to research and development across the whole Atlantic Ocean and its bordering countries, the European Union, South Africa and Brazil co-signed the Belém Statement - On Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Cooperation for the South and Tropical Atlantic and Southern Ocean.
EU-Argentina Administrative Arrangement on Marine Research and Innovation Cooperation| 2018
Complementing the EU and Argentina’s wide-ranging and successful cooperation on science and technology matters, the Administrative Arrangement focuses on marine research and innovation to tackle the Atlantic Ocean challenges
European Union Action Plan for a Maritime Strategy in the Atlantic Area | 2013
Following a bottom-up consultation in the Member States with Atlantic cost, the European Union adopted the Atlantic Action Plan, encouraging Member States to work together in areas where they were previously working individually, and the strengthening of cooperation with other nations Atlantic nations.
More InformationAtlantic Ocean Research Alliance (AORA) | 2015
Supporting the implementation of the Galway Statement, the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance aims to advance a shared vision of an Atlantic Ocean that is healthy, resilient, safe, productive, understood and treasured Atlantic Ocean.
All Atlantic Ocean Initiative | 2018
As the main instrument supporting the implementation of the Belém Statement, the All Atlantic Ocean Initiative aims to bring together all relevant actors around the Atlantic as to build the All Atlantic Ocean Research Community, and to identify concrete collaborative research and innovation activities across a range of key areas.
Mindelo Arrangement on Marine Research and Innovation Cooperation | 2018
The Marine Research and Innovation Cooperation Arrangement, co-signed by the European Commission and the Republic of Cabo Verde, intends to strengthen and enhance research and innovation cooperation in Blue Growth.
European Union Maritime Strategy for the Atlantic Ocean Area | 2011
In response to repeated stakeholder requests, the European Union adopted the Atlantic Strategy, a more ambitious, open and effective cooperation in the Atlantic Ocean area.
More InformationEuropean Union Action Plan for a Maritime Strategy in the Atlantic Area | 2013
Following a bottom-up consultation in the Member States with Atlantic cost, the European Union adopted the Atlantic Action Plan, encouraging Member States to work together in areas where they were previously working individually, and the strengthening of cooperation with other nations Atlantic nations.
More InformationGalway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation| 2013
Aimed to align ocean observation efforts as to better understand the Atlantic Ocean and to promote the sustainable management of its resources, the European Union, the United States and Canada joined forces and co-signed the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation for the North-Atlantic.
Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance (AORA) | 2015
Supporting the implementation of the Galway Statement, the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance aims to advance a shared vision of an Atlantic Ocean that is healthy, resilient, safe, productive, understood and treasured Atlantic Ocean.
Belém Statement on Atlantic Research and Innovation Cooperation| 2017
Furthering the integrated approach to research and development across the whole Atlantic Ocean and its bordering countries, the European Union, South Africa and Brazil co-signed the Belém Statement - On Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Cooperation for the South and Tropical Atlantic and Southern Ocean.
All Atlantic Ocean Initiative | 2018
As the main instrument supporting the implementation of the Belém Statement, the All Atlantic Ocean Initiative aims to bring together all relevant actors around the Atlantic as to build the All Atlantic Ocean Research Community, and to identify concrete collaborative research and innovation activities across a range of key areas.
EU-Argentina Administrative Arrangement on Marine Research and Innovation Cooperation| 2018
Complementing the EU and Argentina’s wide-ranging and successful cooperation on science and technology matters, the Administrative Arrangement focuses on marine research and innovation to tackle the Atlantic Ocean challenges
Mindelo Arrangement on Marine Research and Innovation Cooperation | 2018
The Marine Research and Innovation Cooperation Arrangement, co-signed by the European Commission and the Republic of Cabo Verde, intends to strengthen and enhance research and innovation cooperation in Blue Growth.
