Sir Mark Walport, the UK's Chief Scientific Adviser, gave the keynote presentation at the 5th annual meeting of the National Oceanography Centre Association. He identified the major research questions for oceanography in the next decade, including understanding climate change through observations and modeling, improving seasonal weather predictions, exploring biodiversity and ecosystem functions, assessing resources from the seafloor, and utilizing new technologies. Walport stressed the importance of the NOC maintaining the UK's environmental science infrastructure, contributing to resilience and strategic planning, and continuing its public outreach on the importance and fascination of ocean science.
A summary of key findings from the IPCC 5th Assessment Report by Anne Hollowed, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, USA
SICCME open session, 17 September 2014, ICES Annual Science Conference, A Coruña, Spain
DSD-INT 2017 - Coastal Hazards Adaptation Resiliency - San Francisco Bay regi...Deltares
Presentation by Rohin Saleh, Alameda County Flood Control District, USA, at the Symposium Knowledge and Innovation for Decision Making, during Delft Software Days - Edition 2017. Friday, 27 October 2017, Delft.
A summary of key findings from the IPCC 5th Assessment Report by Anne Hollowed, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, USA
SICCME open session, 17 September 2014, ICES Annual Science Conference, A Coruña, Spain
DSD-INT 2017 - Coastal Hazards Adaptation Resiliency - San Francisco Bay regi...Deltares
Presentation by Rohin Saleh, Alameda County Flood Control District, USA, at the Symposium Knowledge and Innovation for Decision Making, during Delft Software Days - Edition 2017. Friday, 27 October 2017, Delft.
Aquaculture can also be defined as the breeding, growing, and harvesting of fish and other aquatic plants, also known as farming in water. It is an environmental source of food and commercial product which help to improve healthier habitats and used to reconstruct population of endangered aquatic species. Technology has increased the growth of fish in coastal marine waters and open oceans due to the increased demand for seafood.
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, on behalf of the UK Committee for National and International Hydrology, convened a special session on International Catchment Management Science and Application at the World Water Congress XV in May 2015.
"Prospects and opportunities in a changing marine science and policy landscape" - lecture by Dr Luis Valdés, Head Ocean Sciences, IOC-UNESCO
15 September 2014
ICES Annual Science Conference, A Coruña, Spain
The Ocean Watch open data platform delivers science to policy makers developing sustainable ocean economies and operationalizing integrated ocean management.
Learn more: https://oceanwatchdata.org
JPI Oceans Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda & Implementation Plan
Caron Montgomery, Chair of JPI Oceans' Management Board - Head of Marine and Fisheries
Science, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), UK
This presentation was given at the 2019 Catchment Management Notwork meeting, which was held on the 11 October in Tullamore. All our local authorities and other bodies responsible for implementing the Water Framework Directive in Ireland attended to share knowledge and learn from each other.
Presentation on managing climate risk through ecosystem-based adaptation – linking urban and rural development planning by David Sheppard (Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Samoa)
Climate Change Risk Assessment - Second stakeholder eventtheCCCuk
Slide pack to accompany the second climate change risk assessment stakeholder workshop held by the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change on 17 September 2015.
How will we power the UK in the future? bis_foresight
Sir Mark Walport gave a series of public talks on energy at Science and Discovery Centres across the UK between September 2015 and April 2016. In these talks he explored how we could power the UK in the future.
These slides come from the last talk given in Birmingham, but differ only slightly from the slides used in earlier talks.
See the accompanying animations at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb-lLN3v5qAxFKlzS-eaaGJUEhVbyES2f
On 21 October 2015, the British Embassy in Paris hosted a day of discussions on French-British collaboration on resilience to extreme weather, with talks from UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Mark Walport, former vice-chair of IPCC WKI Dr. Jean Jouzel, as well as representatives from the Met Office and Meteo France, UK and French government departments, and the private sector.
Crop Protection Association - Managing risk, not avoiding itbis_foresight
Presentation by Sir Mark Walport at the Crop Protection Association (CPA) conference on 14 May 2015.
Read an extract of the speech on the current science around neonicotinoid insecticides: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/crop-protection-managing-risk-not-avoiding-it
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
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Memorial
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OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
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Uznik Online
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Russian Reader
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ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
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Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
1. National Oceanography Centre Association
5th Annual Meeting –
Key-Note Presentation
Sir Mark Walport
Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government
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• Health, well being, security, and
resilience
• Knowledge translated to economic
advantage
• The right science for emergencies
• Underpinning policy with evidence
• Advocacy and leadership for
science
Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser
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Oceanographic observations are essential
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Major research questions for
oceanography in the next decade
• Climate change, both
observations and mitigation
• Improving seasonal weather
predictions
• Understanding the vast
biological diversity and
ecosystem functions of the
oceans
• The resource opportunities in the
seafloor and sub-seafloor
• How new technologies will
revolutionise how we gather and
interpret data Plot of energy accumulation in ZJ (1 ZJ = 1021J) within
distinct components of Earth’s climate system (IPCC)
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The major research questions:
Climate Change – Ocean warming
mean
(1993-2009)
= 0
Deployment of an
eXpendable
BathyThermographs.
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The major research questions:
Climate Change – Sea level rise
mean
(1961-1990)
= 0
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The major research questions:
Climate Change – Sea level rise
Radar tidal gauge
UK Coastal Monitoring and Forecasting (UKCMF)
Service - Strategic monitoring network for tide levels
and wave heights
1993–2012 Sea level trends from satellite altimetry.
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Photo Credit: NERCStormsurgeatDawlish.
This information is essential when responding to emergencies
The major research questions:
Climate Change – Sea level rise
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The major research questions:
Climate Change – Climate ‘tipping points’
Marine-ice shelf disintegration Methane release from the sea bed
Principal stress fields and stress-flow angles on Larsen C ice shelf
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RAPID: long term observations of the Atlantic Meridional
Circulation at 26ºN
International collaborative research programme:
UK, Canada, Germany, USA
Measuring the strength of the ocean conveyor in
the North Atlantic as part of a ‘climate monitoring
system’.
The major research questions:
Climate and seasonal modelling
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The major research questions:
Biodiversity and Ecosystems
The piglet squid photographed off the coast of
Nigeria. Image courtesy SERPENT project
Stephen Low Productions. East Pacific Vent at
9degN, 2,600meters on Tube Worm Pillar. Giant
tubeworms close up with vent fish.
The Coral Reef Laboratory - NOC
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The major research questions:
Seafloor as a source of resources
Energy
• Hydro-carbons
• Methane hydrates
• Biofuels from marine algae
• Marine renewables
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The major research questions:
Seafloor as a source of resources
Minerals
• Manganese
• Copper
• Nickel
• Cobalt
• Rare Earth
elements
NOC - global distribution of manganese nodules and cobalt crust
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The major research questions:
Technology for autonomous measurements
• Big Data
• Internet of things
• Satellite technology
• Robotics
The UK has the opportunity to capitalise on investment in world class
research infrastructure and emerging technologies
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Royal Society project on environmental
observations and remote sensing
How can Government best ensure that the potential of
environmental observation data and technologies are
exploited to maximum effect, for current and future
research, industry and policy needs?
And ensure that UK scientists and others have the
infrastructure they need to stay at the forefront of research
and decision-making?
Looking at all types of technology across five domains:
• Air
• Land and freshwater
• Oceans and ice
• Climate change
• Natural Hazards
Reporting in May 2015.
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To inform
The importance of communicating
oceanographic science – climate change
To aid policy and decision making To empower individual decision-making
To counter misinformation
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The importance of communicating
oceanographic science – inspiration
Oceanographyisfundamentaltoour
understandingofourplanetandessential
inunderstandingourplanet’sresponseto
ourgreenhousegasemissions.
Oceanographyisfascinatingand
important,andshouldbepresentedas
such.
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The work that NOC does is of fundamental importance to the UK and
the world’s future.
Conclusion - The future of NOC
NOC will need to
• have a role in maintaining the UK national environmental science
infrastructure, in terms of facilities, data and national capabilities and
employing the latest technological innovations
• play an appropriate role as part of the broader oceanographic
community
• contribute to the UK’s resilience and
strategic planning; and
• maintain their ‘public good’ activity -
both the contribution to Whitehall and
more broadly to the public.