Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the UN Ocean Decade (2022) / Chapter Skim
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The mission for the UN Ocean Decade, "to catalyse transformative ocean science solutions for sustainable development, connecting people and our ocean," emphasizes the innovative nature and collaborative potential of this undertaking (UNESCO-IOC, 2021a)
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will be the topics of UN Ocean Decade Laboratories planned for the remainder of 2022. At the request of the National Science and Technology Council's Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (SOST)
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These included demonstrating potential transformative impact; engaging scientific, technical, and other sectors outside the traditional ocean sciences; building capacity and a cadre of next-generation ocean scientists; and directly addressing at least 1 of the 10 "Challenges" set forth in the UN Ocean Decade's Implementation Plan.
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ocean science activities in support of the UN Ocean Decade, the U.S. National Committee discussed possible next steps to further development of these ideas with the co-chairs of the SOST, represented by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Office of Naval Research, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Science Foundation.
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Finally, the Statement of Task specifies that the themes identified by the committee address compelling areas for public- and private-sector investment and provide opportunities for inter- and multidisciplinary activities in support of ocean science. The committee interprets this statement as an indication that, with compelling themes for the UN Ocean Decade, the agencies represented in the SOST will be encouraged to seek the means to support research addressing these themes.
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Ocean Priorities U.S. Ocean Priorities (i.e., UN Ocean Decade Challenges UN Ocean Decade Outcomes (i.e., Five goals to advance (i.e., Ten challenges for Seven outcomes to describe the U.S.
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In addition, Chapter 2 lists UN-endorsed programs and projects relevant to the theme because many U.S. scientists have already engaged in the UN Ocean Decade through submissions at the international level.
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Additionally, the UN Ocean Decade is a construct; the problems of ocean sustainability are real and will need to be addressed far beyond the end of the decade. By increasing public awareness of the critical functions of the ocean, the UN Ocean Decade will increase the long-term interest in sustainable ocean practices.
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