Md-nodc

Salama from Madagascar!

The MarCOSIO consortium will be hosting the GMES and Africa Immersive Training Workshop : 19 June - 22 June 2024 in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

This workshop is an opportunity to discover more about the technologies and the strategies used by countries within the Western Indian Ocean regions to ensure safety at sea, to detect profitable fishing zones, to monitor ship traffic and coastal ecosystems.

This will also be an opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate with key stakeholders in these critical fields.

Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)
Global Monitoring for Environment and Security - GMES and Africa
African Union
European Commission

Are you interested in learning about the story of the MD-NODC and its future prospects?

The Indian Ocean Commission is organizing a webinar on Coastal Observing systems. Save the date: 06.06.2024. 2PM (UTC+2), and register here: https://bit.ly/3QsLfG3

We will discuss about different ways on how to set up a coastal observing system, what are the main challenges and how to overcome them. Additionally, we will address how to ensure the sustainability of the activities and funding.

📣 SAVE THE DATE || SÉRIE – Observatoire du littoral 🔎
📅 6 juin 2024 – 14h (UTC +2) || Épisode 1 : OBSERVATOIRE DU LITTORAL - Construction, animation et pérennisation d’un observatoire du littoral

👉 Inscription https://bit.ly/3QsLfG3

📌 Participez à notre webinaire afin d’en apprendre plus sur la manière de construire, d’animer et de financer sur le long terme un observatoire du littoral, à des échelles locales, nationales et internationales.

🎙Venez écouter nos experts internationaux, partager vos expériences et poser vos questions :
- Moussa SALL, Coordinateur de la cellule régionale de l’Observatoire Régional du Littoral Ouest Africain ;
- Julie PAGNY, Directrice du GIP Réseau d’Observation Littorale de Normandie et des Hauts-de-France ;
- Aina Le Don NOMENISOA, Responsable du Centre National de Données Océanographiques ;
- Nicolas LE DANTEC, Responsable de l'Observatoire intégré des risques côtiers en Bretagne OSIRISC, partenariat Litto’Risques.

Pour qui ❓Ouvert à toutes et tous

🇬🇧🇫🇷 En français et en anglais, avec une traduction simultanée

Co-organisateurs :
Conservatoire du littoral - Délégation Europe & International - CCI Aix Marseille Provence – Agence de l'eau Rhône Méditerranée Corse
Le projet de la Commission de l'océan Indien (COI) – Agence Française de Développement (AFD) - Fonds français pour l'environnement mondial (FFEM)

Partenaires ICO :
Institut océanographique Paul Ricard - ECOCEAN - COPEAM (Conférence Permanente de l'Audiovisuel Méditerranée) - Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation - SMILO - Small Islands Organisation - Initiative PIM

>>>English Below

Are you a Msc student?
Apply for the MARCOSIO grant to fund your research by April 14.
The goal is to contribute to research using Earth observation (EO) data and technologies in South and East African marine and coastal domains.
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https://marcosio.org/
Call for proposal >> https://tinyurl.com/4x5epzbm

**Visit to VLIZ and the UNESCO IOC-Project Office for IODE**

Established in 2000 at IH.SM, MD-NODC emerged from the collaborative efforts of the Malagasy government and the support of IODE, the IOC-UNESCO, and the ODINAFRICA program.
Today, we had the privilege of visiting the VLIZ and the UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE housed at INNOVOCEAN CAMPUS in Oostende (Belgium) marking another step in our ongoing partnership.
During our discussions, several topics were addressed:
- Exploring the potential for Madagascar's integration into the Global Network for Sea Level Rise (GLOOS-Global Sea Level Observing System)
- Accreditation for MD-NODC. IODE comprises 59 NODCs (National Oceanographic Data Centers) from around the globe, where only 11 are accredited.
- Formulating an Ocean Data Management Plan and fostering data sharing initiatives
- Discussing funding and training opportunities, as well as regional projects pertinent to NODCs
- Participating in the development of a sea level monitoring facility as part of UNESCO's Ocean Decade Program
This visit reconnected MD-NODC with its original partners, emphasizing our commitment to ongoing collaboration and advancing oceanographic efforts together.

🌊 Exciting News! 🌊

The MD-NODC team is thrilled to be participating in the International Workshop on Remote Sensing and 3D Monitoring Technologies, taking place in China from 18th to 26th July!

This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for us to learn from esteemed experts and institutions worldwide, and we are eager to establish new collaborations in the field. We are proud to share our current projects and our ambitious short and long-term visions with the international community.

The event provides a platform for in-person meetings, allowing us to strengthen existing partnerships and explore exciting new avenues for collaboration. We're also looking forward to networking with fellow professionals, researchers, and experts from various countries.

By connecting with these key stakeholders, we aim to enhance our data management practices, ensuring improved data quality and accessibility. Our ultimate goal is to elevate our capacity to collect, manage, and use oceanographic data effectively.

Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this incredible journey of knowledge exchange and cooperation at the workshop! 🤝🗺️

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