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Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE)
[last updated September 27, 2005 12:00 AM]
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General Information
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Expected Timeframe 2003 - 2007 |
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Global
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Australia, Canada, China, European Community, Fiji, France, Japan, New Caledonia, Norway, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America |
National Focal Points
This partnership has not made any contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the countries involved
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
To establish and sustain ocean data gathering, analysis and predictive systems for the marine environment, accessible to all nations, providing safer and more efficient ocean operations, improved safety and risk management in the marine environment and coastal seas, as well as an improved scientific and information basis for marine and ocean policy development.
The Project will establish a practical and effective approach to providing routine ocean services, supported through the initiatives and technology of developed nations, but delivering products that are widely accessible and of benefit to all coastal states. Products for the open ocean and coastal regions will contribute to and benefit marine ecosystem management, coastal ocean services and warnings, and safety and risk management for the oceans. GODAE will demonstrate the benefits of a cooperative, integrated approach to development of sustained infrastructure that can be shared and exploited by all nations. Coastal states will have immediate access to data and model interpretations of ocean currents and ocean conditions, much as is the case for weather prediction. Through 2003-2005, GODAE will demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of an integrated approach to oceans issues and provide a framework for informed decision-making and policy development. Ongoing and timely access to relevant information will enable early detection of environmental changes and reduce the uncertainties associated with management of the marine environment.
The Project will establish a practical and effective approach to providing routine ocean services, supported through the initiatives and technology of developed nations, but delivering products that are widely accessible and of benefit to all coastal states. Products for the open ocean and coastal regions will contribute to and benefit marine ecosystem management, coastal ocean services and warnings, and safety and risk management for the oceans. GODAE will demonstrate the benefits of a cooperative, integrated approach to development of sustained infrastructure that can be shared and exploited by all nations. Coastal states will have immediate access to data and model interpretations of ocean currents and ocean conditions, much as is the case for weather prediction. Through 2003-2005, GODAE will demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of an integrated approach to oceans issues and provide a framework for informed decision-making and policy development. Ongoing and timely access to relevant information will enable early detection of environmental changes and reduce the uncertainties associated with management of the marine environment.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targetsThe specific targets of the project are:
* 2003 - 2005: Intensive demonstration phase involving prototype analysis and predication systems using data from an observational network greatly enhanced through the recent global deployment of 3000 autonomous ocean profiling instruments (the Argo project). Regional partnerships will also be developed to promote optimum use of products and specific projects will target marine ecosystem and coastal issues. * 2006-2007: Consolidation of successful components in a long-term, international collaborative observing, processing and predictive system, with globally available ocean services and routine access to information relevant to the coastal and marine environments. |
Progress against targetsThe Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) is currently in the last year of an intensive demonstration phase involving prototype analysis and predication systems using data from an enhanced observational network. Regional partnerships have been developed to promote optimum use of products and specific projects are planned to target marine ecosystem and coastal issues:
* Global and regional ocean prediction prototypes are now operating. Products are being tested and evaluated. * The Argo initiative (one of the pilot projects under GODAE which aims to set up an array of floating monitoring devices) remains on track with well over half the targetted array now in place. * A major initiative to produce high-resolution, blended sea surface temperature products (GHRSST) is making excellent progress. * During 2004 a Summer School was held in Lalonde-Les Maures, France with over 60 students, including many from the developing world. The lecture and student notes are being published and will provide a basis for further educational training. * Through the IOC (the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO), GODAE intends to contribute to capacity enhancement in the use of models and model products, in both developed and developing countries to benefit. * A second GODAE Symposium was held in St Petersburg, USA in late 2004. The foci included coastal systems, ecosystems, fisheries, climate and capacity building and training. * GODAE is presently focusing on the value-adding partnerships and is providing "content" for a wide range of ocean value-adding activities. The technology transfer is principally in the form of ocean data and products, made widely available through the internet and advanced information technology. |
Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
- Education/building awareness
During 2004 a Summer School will be held in France focussed on the application of GODAE. The school will run over 2 weeks and include lectures from most of the leading practitioners in the field (the lecture notes will be turned into a book). Participants will enjoy lectures and several interactive scientific and practical exercises. Through IOC, GODAE intends to bring in both developed and developing countries to benefit.
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GODAE will contribute to capacity enhancement of developing coastal states through the activities of the Global Ocean Observing System and via targeted regional partnerships that will allow coastal nations to draw benefit from sophisticated, but highly relevant, ocean products and services.
GODAE seeks to provide the "content" for a wide range of ocean value-adding activities. The technology transfer is principally in the form of ocean data and products, made widely available through the internet and advanced information technology. The key element for successful transfer will be the establishment of user interfaces that permit easy access to complex information, at minimal to no cost, but through partnerships that allow proper local interpretation and application of this knowledge.
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
Agenda 21 Chapter17.8 requires coastal states to improve their capability to collect, analyse, assess and use information for sustainable use of resources, including environmental impacts of activities affecting the coastal and marine areas. Other sections (e.g. 17.35) also call for cooperation and collaboration in making the appropriate observations and developing the appropriate information management systems. GODAE will attempt to bring the benefits of high technology to bear on global marine environmental issues, with products that will benefit all coastal states.
Draft WSSD Plan of Implementation (12 June 2002)
Through its contribution to a global ocean observing infrastructure and development of data applications and services, this project will contribute to the negotiated outcomes of WSSD and the overall goals of sustainable development. GODAE has direct links with the Plan of Implementation - for example, through underpinning "'improved scientific understanding and assessment...." (para 34); contributing to the activities identified in paras 29 b) "to achieve sustainable development of oceans, coastal areas and seas"; e) & g) "integrated multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral coastal and ocean management"; and 31c) "development of diverse approaches and tools for better coastal and ocean management". The project also links to other aspects of the Plan of Implementation (e.g. disaster management, sustainable development for small island states, and information for decision makers). Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
Draft WSSD Plan of Implementation (12 June 2002)
Through its contribution to a global ocean observing infrastructure and development of data applications and services, this project will contribute to the negotiated outcomes of WSSD and the overall goals of sustainable development. GODAE has direct links with the Plan of Implementation - for example, through underpinning "'improved scientific understanding and assessment...." (para 34); contributing to the activities identified in paras 29 b) "to achieve sustainable development of oceans, coastal areas and seas"; e) & g) "integrated multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral coastal and ocean management"; and 31c) "development of diverse approaches and tools for better coastal and ocean management". The project also links to other aspects of the Plan of Implementation (e.g. disaster management, sustainable development for small island states, and information for decision makers). Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
Preamble; International cooperation to accelerate sustainable development in developing countries and related domestic policies; Integrating environment and development in decision-making; Conservation of biological diversity; Protection of the oceans, all kinds of seas, including enclosed and semi-enclosed seas, and coastal areas and the protection, rational use and development of their living resources; Scientific and technological community; Science for sustainable development; Promoting education, public awareness and training; National mechanisms and international cooperation for capacity-building in developing countries
Relevant Sections of the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 Integration of economic, social and environmental objectives; Sectors and issues; Means of implementation
Relevant Sections of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation Protection and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development ; Sustainable development in a globalizing world ; Sustainable development of small island developing States ; Means of implementation ; Strengthening the institutional framework for sustainable development at the international level; Role of international institutions; Strengthening institutional arrangement for sustainable development at the regional level; Strengthening institutional frameworks for sustainable development at the national level
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipGODAE is a Pilot Project of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and has strong links into both research and operational agencies. The International GODAE Steering Team, supported by the GODAE Office in Melbourne, Australia, will oversee implementation of the scientific and technical elements. A Patrons Group will coordinate agency sponsorship among the partner nations.
Links: The principle link is through the Global Ocean Observing System that is sponsored by IOC/UNESCO and UNEP, among others. An ecosystem approach to sustainable development and management is a key platform of this initiative, and GODAE will contribute through provision of needed information on the physical state of the ocean and coastal regions. GOOS has strong links to the Regional Seas program and to GESAMP (among others). |
Implementation Mechanism of the PartnershipGODAE will be developed according to a prescribed schedule and plan, approved by its Patrons and sponsoring groups. The Implementation Plan will be released around the time of WSSD. Progress reports will be available to Member States of IOC and through electronic publications and written reports. GODAE will provide regular reports to GOOS.
See the web site for recent meetings and newly available material. |
Resources
Funding Currently AvailableAmount in US$: 0
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Non-financial resources availableType(s): Computers - Office space
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Funding SoughtRequired Amount in US$: not specified
Source(s) already approached: GODAE will be an autonomous self-supporting initiative funded principally through the agencies represented on the Patrons group. IOC/UNESCO and WMO are key intergovernmental sponsors and Patrons. Several GODAE Partners enjoy strong links with the private sector, and there are significant commercial prospects.
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Additional Information
Additional Relevant Information
The Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) formally entered its ?operational? phase at the start of 2003.
Other relevant information:
Strategic Plan: http://www.bom.gov.au/GODAE/Planning/Strategic_Plan.pdf
Implementation Plan: http://www.bom.gov.au/GODAE/IP/
Other relevant information:
Strategic Plan: http://www.bom.gov.au/GODAE/Planning/Strategic_Plan.pdf
Implementation Plan: http://www.bom.gov.au/GODAE/IP/