Public (O)
Session Sub-category Public
Session IDO-03
Title A Predicted Ocean! -Challenge by the UN Decade of Ocean Science
Short Title A Predicted Ocean!
Main Convener Name Yosuke Fujii
Affiliation Meteorological Research Institute, Japan Meteorological Agency
Co-Convener 1 Name Naomi Harada
Affiliation The University of Tokyo
Co-Convener 2 Name Tomohiko Tsunoda
Affiliation Cabinet Office
Co-Convener 3 Name Takeshi Doi
Affiliation JAMSTEC
Co-Convener 4 Name Daiki Ito
Affiliation Fisheries Resources Institute, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency
Co-Convener 5 Name Kotaro Tanaka
Affiliation Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Session Language J
Scope The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UNDOS) is a global initiative aimed at accelerating progress toward achieving SDG 14, "Life Below Water." Among the seven goals promoted by UNDOS is "A Predicted Ocean." With recent advances in ocean science, we are now able to predict a wide range of ocean phenomena, including high waves, storm surges, red tides, Kuroshio Large Meander, El Nino, sea level rise associated with global warming, CO2 uptake, fishery resources, and marine plastics. However, these prediction outcomes have not yet been fully utilized in society. There remains great potential for their application in various fields such as disaster prevention, fisheries, and climate change adaptation. In this session, invited talks will introduce diverse activities related to ocean prediction, including ocean observations, model development, and social implementation. A panel discussion will follow to explore what kinds of initiatives UNDOS should promote to ensure that "A Predicted Ocean" truly benefits society.
Session Format Orals and Posters session