Ocean Observation and Prediction to support Global Sustainable Fisheries Management
Goals
- to promote the use of Ocean Data to support long-term sustainability of global fisheries and their adaptation to climate change.
- to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders through the GEO Blue Planet Fisheries Working Group platform.
Objectives of the Workshop:
- Promoting the adoption of Ocean Data by regional fisheries bodies
- Supporting the use of Ocean Data in decision-making processes
- Engaging with key stakeholders to identify their needs and blockage points
- Exploring regional workshops to support services co-design and capacity building
Tentative Agenda
| Day 1 – 21 April 2026 | |
| 9.00-9.30 | Welcome remarks – Workshop Objectives – Round Table |
| 9.30-10.45 | Session 1. Showcasing and Knowledge Transfer
To synthesize and present the latest advancements in State-of-the-art Ocean Data applications (observation, modeling, and derived products) that directly inform sustainable fisheries management and climate change adaptation strategies. + Monitoring indicators for fisheries in SIDS, Pedro Ribeiro (Indra Space) + Spatial Management of Fisheries under Climate Change, Patrick Lehodey (Mercator Ocean Intl) tbc + Earth Observations to monitor regime shifts and habitat changes in fisheries, Speaker tbc + Water Quality and Productivity from Space for Fisheries Shubha Sathyendranath (PML) tbc Other potential topics:
Format: 4 Presentations (10’ each) followed by Guided Panel Discussion (30’) |
| 10.45-11.15 | Coffee Break |
| 11.15-11.30 | Presentation of the results of the survey |
| 11.30-12.40 | Session 2. Needs Assessment
To identify and prioritize the critical barriers, gaps, and capacity needs faced by diverse Regional Fisheries Bodies (RFBs) and Management Organizations in the practical acquisition, utilization, and integration of Ocean Data into their decision-making frameworks. Format: 4 Presentations from RFBs (10’ each) followed by Guided Panel Discussion (30’) |
| Lunch Break | |
| 14.00-17.00 (incl. coffee break) |
Session 3. Collaborative Action and Roadmap Development
To develop a set of concrete recommendations and an initial collaborative roadmap to enhance coordination, resource sharing, and co-design of fit-for-purpose Ocean Data solutions, particularly focusing on mechanisms for effective capacity building across organizations with varied resource levels. Format: Breakout groups guided discussion |
| 18.00-onwards | Dinner provided by organisers (Venue tbc) |
| Day 2 – 22 April 2026 | |
| 9.00-10.00 | Session 3. Collaborative Action and Roadmap Development – continued
Format: Plenary restitution and discussion on conclusions |
| 10.00-11.00
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Session 4. Platform for Stakeholder Engagement
Discuss GEO Blue Planet Fisheries Working Group as the recognized platform for sustained cross-sector dialogue, information exchange, and the future development/deployment of Ocean Data tools and best practices among technical experts and decision-makers. |
| 11.00-11.30 | Coffee Break |
| 11.30-12.30 | Concluding Session
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Hybrid event : in-person & online
By invitation only. If interested, contact GEO Blue Planet
Location: NEAFC Headquarters address: Eastcheap Court, 3rd Floor, 11 Philpot Lane, London EC3M 8AA
How to get there: see directions