GEO Blue Planet is pleased to announce the 6th GEO Blue Planet Symposium, slated to be held from October 31st – November 2nd 2023 in Seoul, Korea. These symposiums are designed to increase regional linkages, promoting linkages between stakeholders and the observing community and gathering community feedback on the focus of GEO Blue Planet activities.

This year’s symposium, themed Digital Solutions for Sustainable Oceans, is specifically geared towards improving GEO Blue Planet’s engagement with Asian nations to expand the EO community of practice, strengthen local capacity and provide access to resources, tools, and services. The Korean symposium is scheduled to be held by establishing cooperative relationships with international organizations to enhance awareness of GEO Blue Planet in the Asia region.

This in-person event will feature Plenary Sessions centered on the GEO Blue Planet Core Action Areas of Stakeholder Engagement, Cooperation, and Co-design and Capacity Development. Additionally, It will include multiple sessions on Korean Marine Spatial Planning (K-MSP) and digital solutions for marine sustainability, thematic workshops, and a highly interactive symposium forum.

To register and for more information, please visit symposium.geoblueplanet.org/