UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development: Safe Ocean Theme Strategic Science Plan (2024- 2030)

Abstract

The United Nation Decade of Ocean Science was declared for 2021-2030 to generate and share knowledge that directly contributes to meeting the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by using transformative ocean science solutions. Seven desirable outcomes were established as part of the Ocean Decade, one of which is the ‘Safe Ocean’ outcome, which encompasses “where life and livelihoods are protected from ocean-related hazards”. The Government of Canada, having adopted these Ocean Decade outcomes, is establishing Canada’s vision for a ‘Safe Ocean’, and research priorities to achieve this vision. The purpose of this document is to outline a strategic science plan to establish a clear vision and prioritize the implementation of the research priorities related to the Ocean Decade Safe Oceans theme. This report can then be used to develop specific targets to evaluate our achievements throughout the Safe Oceans Decade and at the end of the Decade and can be used to propose ‘next steps’ moving forward. This strategic science plan is composed of nine research priorities achievable within the Ocean Decade (2021-2030).