Navigating African Waters: Advancing Ocean Observations for Sustainable Development

Africa's extensive coastlines hold vast potential for economic growth, food security, renewable energy and climate resilience. Realizing these benefits requires a deep understanding of ocean dynamics, ecosystems and resources. The importance of advancing ocean observations and monitoring networks, to collect data on ocean currents, temperatures, biodiversity and pollution. These provide insights for sustainable fisheries management, disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation.

• Amr Hamouda, President, NIOF
• Margaret Leinen, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Scripps
• Kilaparti Ramakrishna, Director on Ocean and Climate Policy, WHOI
• Stephen Widdicombe, Director of Science and Deputy Chief Executive, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
• Lilian Krug, Scientific Coordinator, POGO
• Wentao Wang, Director, Division of Ocean ACCA21, The Administrative Centre for China's Agenda 21
• Suzan Elgharabawy, GOOS Steering Committee Expert – Group V