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IOC’s Ocean Data and Information Management programmes in Africa Mika ODIDO Content • UNESCO and its IOC • IOC in Africa • The IODE programme • The Ocean Data and Information Network for Africa. Established 1945. Working to build peace in the minds of men and women - education - sciences - culture - communication Exchange of knowledge, including scientific knowledge, through international cooperation, capacity building and technical assistance3 Established 1960 Promote international cooperation and coordinate programmes in research, services and capacity building, in order to Learn more about the nature and resources of the ocean and coastal areas; and to Apply that knowledge for the improvement of management, sustainable development, the protection of the marine environment, and the decision-making processes of 4 its Member States. IOC Within UN • Focal point for ocean observations, science, services and data exchange • Competent international organization for marine science (UNCLOS) • Functional autonomy • 145 Member States Elements of IOC’s MT Strategy 3 Expected Results: 1. Scientific understanding of ocean and coastal processes bolstered and used by Member States to improve the management of the human relationship with the ocean 2. Risks and impacts of ocean-related hazards reduced, climate change adaptation and mitigation measures taken, and policies for healthy ocean ecosystems developed and implemented by Member States 3. Member States’ institutional capacities reinforced to protect and sustainably manage ocean and coastal resources Major IOC Programmes Ocean Observations and Services Global Ocean Observing System. GOOS is a permanent global system for observations, modelling and analysis of marine and ocean variables to support operational ocean services worldwide. (and JCOMM) International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange. IODE facilitates the exchange of oceanographic data and information between participating Member States, and serves the needs of users for data and information products. Major IOC Programmes Ocean Science Marine Spatial Planning. This IOC initiative aims to help countries operationalize ecosystem-based management by finding space for biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic development in marine environments. Harmful Algal Bloom. The HAB programme aims to foster the effective management of, and scientific research on, harmful algal blooms in order to understand their causes, predict their occurrences, and mitigate their effects. ICAM: Integrated Coastal Area Management Coral Reef Monitoring Network Global Marine Assessment Major IOC Programmes Tsunami warning and mitigation • The IOC Tsunami Programme aims at reducing the loss of lives and livelihoods that could be produced worldwide by tsunamis. In order to accomplish this, the IOC Tsunami Unit supports IOC Member States in assessing tsunami risk, implementing Tsunami Early Warning Systems and in educating communities at risk about preparedness measures. ODINWESTPAC workshop, Tianjin, 4-7 March 2014 9 • Established in 1961 ‘to enhance marine research, exploitation and development by facilitating the exchange of oceanographic data and information between participating Member States and by meeting the needs of users for data and information products’ 10 Network of oceanographic data & information centres More than 80 centres 11 IODE System Objectives? • • • • facilitate and promote the exchange … long term archival, management and services … promote the use of international standards… assist Member States to acquire the necessary capacity • support international scientific and operational marine programmes of IOC and WMO... AND • SUPPORT SCIENCE, OBSERVATION AND COASTAL/MARINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES (IOC D&IM strategy, 2007) 12 Tasks of NODC • receiving data from national, regional and international programmes collecting oceanographic data; • verifying the quality of the data (using agreed upon standards) • ensuring the long term preservation of the data and associated information required for correct interpretation of the data; and • making data available, nationally and internationally. 13 Data types? 14 Physical Oceanography Chemical Oceanography Marine Contaminants/pollution Marine Biological/Fisheries Marine Geology/Geophysics Marine Meteorology. Marine Information Management Bibliographic information management Factual information management Interface between DM and IM: metadata Advance in science = use knowledge of others + add your own 15 Data Exchange- concerns Data is lifeblood of science Synthesis of data from various sources to provide new insights and advance our understanding of nature. Incentive for data collection Somebody will use data without acknowledgment Cost recovery IOC Data Policy IOC Programmes: Timely, free and unrestricted access to all data, associated meta data and products Non-IOC Programmes Essential for application to the preservation of life Beneficial public use and protection of the ocean environment Forecasting of weather Operational forecasting of the marine environment Monitoring and modelling of climate Sustainable development in the marine environment Research and Education Community: Products or results of such use shall be published in open literature without delay or restriction. ODIN Strategy - Ocean Data Networks Based on four elements: Training Equipment Seed funding for operational activities of newly established data centres and libraries Work in regional context, addressing common (regional) as well as individual national goals. IOC presence in Africa • IOC welcomed 6 African MS (Congo, Cote d ’ Ivoire, Ghana, Mauritania, Morocco & Tunisia) within its first year of existence. • IOCWIO was established in 1979 and had 10 MS. • IOCEA was established in 1984 and had more than 17 MS. 19 IOC Sub Commission for Africa & the Adjacent Island States • Established July 2011, and officially launched May 2012. Promote regional and international cooperation for the understanding and management of the African oceans and coastal ecosystems, in order to ensure sustainable development and safety of the coastal populations, taking into account the priorities of Member States from Africa20 Evolution of the network..1989 - 2008 Figure 1: IODE projects in A frica 1989-2008 Evolution of the network 1989 – 1996: 7 countries in East Africa 1998 – 1999: about 15 countries East and West Africa 2000 – 2003: 20 countries East, West Africa & N. Africa 2004 – 2008: more than 40 institutions in 25 countries 2009 – 2013: DR Congo & Sudan joined, Algeria & Morocco dropped out. Information component.. Initial concern was access to literature • What work has been done on this topic? • By whom and published and where? • Can we get the publication? • Can we build on this work? Promote accessibility of research findings of African marine scientists Information management activities.. Bibliographic search service Document delivery service Library catalogues Database of marine related publications from/about Africa Directories of experts and institutions Newsletters and websites Training and equipment were provided to facilitate this Data components Realization that Substantial amounts of data collected in African waters by foreigners not accessible to national experts and institutions Capacity to collect data limited Capacity to analyze and interpret data from global programmes minimal Data management activities Repatriation of data from international data centres and other institutions outside Africa Data locator service Skills, equipment and software for analysis and interpretation of data National data catalogues National data collections online, on CD and other media Coastal Observations .. Limited long term continuous observations Climate change Tidal prediction [navigation] Shore line change Storm surges and other extreme events Funding for coastal data collection within national work plans. Achievements …. Improved access to literature and other information Library catalogues and links to global networks [IAMSLIC] Literature repository [www.oceandocs.net] Access and contribution to bibliographic databases [ASFA input centres in Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Tunisia] Newsletters, portals and websites More than 30 librarians from 24 countries trained Achievements ….2 Improved access to data, and skills for analysis and interpretation… African Marine Atlas Marine Species databases National data collections www.africanmarineatlas.net Sea level Data facility [www.sealevelstation.net] Tidal predictions More than 70 data managers from 25 countries trained in a wide range of skills. Achievements ….3 Coordinated the strengthening of sea level network, comprising more than 40 sea level stations Achievements ….4 Most Important. Network of African Experts, collaborating and assisting each other in issues related to data and information management Strong focus on addressing local and national priorities FOCUS OF CURRENT PHASE Establishment of National multi-sectoral and stakeholder data networks to maximize the use of available data and to make available IODE NODC’s data management expertise to other stakeholders Strengthened and sustainable marine data and information management infrastructure in the ODINAFRICA countries. Developing Priority [customised] products such as forecasts, predictions, models, atlases, and scenarios. Improved mechanisms for the dissemination and application of data, information and products STRENGTHENING OF NATIONAL MARINE DATA & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Capacity assessments using questionnaires, and a mission to member states in ASCLME region. Ocean Teacher Academy training courses and workshops Focused ODINAFRICA training workshops (atlas development, marine information management, websites development). Provision of equipment and seed funds. DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Catalogue of data sets (using Geonetwork Coastal and Marine Atlases African Register of Marine Species Marine Mammals Survey in CCLME region Catalogue of library holdings Repositories of Marine Publications. PROMOTING THE USE OF PRODUCTS & SERVICES DEVELOPED BY PROJECT NODC websites Project websites African Oceans portal WINDOW newsletter Ocean Data portal. Conferences and events by other organizations Thank you! www.ioc-unesco.org 36