Webinar: The new Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS): Coordinating the global community to provide data to inform policy
Presented by: Audrey Hasson of Mercator Ocean International
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 23, 10 am US EDT/7 am US PDT/2 pm UTC/4 pm CEST
Description: The Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS), supported by GEO Blue Planet and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), is establishing a global ocean observing system to provide open access data on marine litter and provide coordination and guidance for the global marine debris community. An integrated global marine debris observing system is essential for accurately assessing the extent of marine debris pollution and determining mitigation actions. In the context of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee developing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, IMDOS will foster the delivery of the necessary data to inform effective actions, set realistic targets, and develop, implement, and adjust policies. In addition, projects working on the global observation, monitoring, and forecasting of marine litter can make their work visible in the IMDOS directory of initiatives. Being part of this directory will also give practitioners direct access to all news and events that IMDOS will be organizing. For more information on the Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS) and to add information on relevant projects and initiatives, please visit https://imdos.org.
Hosted by: OCTO
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nHBE4EboTlKQA9O_6pY0vA