This event is being organised under the All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance umbrella and is receiving funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 818395.
CONNECTING
CONNECT, engage and bring together the Atlantic Ocean Community – from Pole to Pole
ACTING
Identify and find common priorities and ACT together
COOPERATING
COOPERATE for a stronger All-Atlantic towards a sustainable use of the Atlantic Ocean.
THE 2022 ALL-ATLANTIC OCEAN RESEARCH FORUM
WILL BE CO-HOSTED BY BRAZIL AND THE UNITED STATES
AND WILL CONSIST OF TWO EVENTS.
SCIENTIFIC EVENT
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
The Scientific Event aims to scientifically underpin the vision for the All-Atlantic Alliance based on bottom-up contributions from the research community coupled with a policy and civil society perspective in areas of societal and socioeconomic concern. The event will focus on potential future actions to be taken into consideration by policy makers at the Ministerial Event in Washington, D.C.
The Scientific Event will include both plenary and breakout sessions. Side events will be held prior to and after the main event program, during the week of May 23 and the week of June 6. A detailed program for side events will be available soon.
The Scientific Event also aims to give future talents, in particular the All-Atlantic Youth Ambassadors, an active role, to allow them to engage in international discussions, and to be the voice of the younger generations.
MINISTERIAL EVENT
WASHINGTON D.C., USA
Outcomes from the Scientific Event will be highlighted at the Ministerial Event in Washington, D.C. in July, which will be in person and streamed live. The event will feature ministerial interventions and roundtable discussions, as well as the signing of the All-Atlantic Ocean Research & Innovation Alliance Declaration. The main ministerial event will also be accompanied by side events hosted at several Embassies.
VIDEOS
SCIENTIFIC EVENT
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
WATCH THE
SCIENTIFIC OPEN EVENT
Held on the 3rd of June
MINISTERIAL EVENT
WASHINGTON D.C., USA
WATCH THE
MINISTERIAL EVENT
Held on the 13th and 14th of july
WATCH THE REMARKS FROM
MINISTER CRISSIEN
Held on the 13th of july
AGENDA
SCIENTIFIC EVENT
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
The online workshop will allow participants to advance concrete objectives, orienting the discussions and activities on issues such as, for instance:
- medium- and long-term vision that the single projects/initiatives would have to offer to the All-Atlantic Ocean Research & Innovation Alliance;
- working on how to tackle emerging priority areas for cooperative research which should be adopted, addressed in the upcoming All-Atlantic Statement, up to 2030 and beyond;
- and considering equality, inclusivity, and balanced perspective in advancing the All-Atlantic.
MINISTERIAL EVENT
WASHINGTON D.C., USA
This hybrid event aims to celebrate the achievements of the All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance together with the key players involved, present the findings of the Scientific Online Workshop, address intergenerational perspectives, and promote the involvement of the All-Atlantic Youth Ambassadors.
The main ministerial event will be streamed online without the need for registration.
VENUE
SCIENTIFIC EVENT
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
Brasilia is a definitive example of 20th century modernist urbanism. The world’s first capital city conceived by modern standards of urban planning, Brasilia is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
A strategic and focal point for researchers and policy makers, Brasilia comes forward as a center of development towards a sustainable future.
From May 31st to June 2nd, the online scientific event will be held from Brasilia, Federal District, at the premises of MCTI or one of its affiliated institutions.
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MINISTERIAL EVENT
WASHINGTON D.C., USA
As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. is the political center of the nation, and it is home to many cultural and historical landmarks, museums, and sites. It is a vibrant and culturally diverse city, with both historic and modern influences, making it an ideal tourist destination while still retaining a local flavor.
The venue for the Ministerial Event and Declaration signing will be the National Academy of Sciences Building in Northwest Washington, D.C. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars that provide objective advice to the nation on scientific matters, and the NAS Building is a frequent venue for scientific meetings and lectures.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance?
The All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) is the result of science diplomacy efforts involving countries from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. It builds upon the success of two existing cooperative agreements – the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation which was signed by the European Union, United States, and Canada in 2013; and the Belem Statement on Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Cooperation which was signed by the European Union, Brazil, and South Africa in 2017 as well as on a number of other bilateral and multilateral agreements. AAORIA aims to enhance marine research and innovation cooperation along and across the Atlantic Ocean.
Why do we need it?
The Atlantic Ocean is an invaluable resource that requires effective cooperation to ensure it is healthy and sustainable. The AAORIA intends to advance a shared vision of an Atlantic Ocean to enhance scientific cooperation that advances outcome-oriented ocean science and innovation.
How will it be realized?
AAORIA builds upon the success of the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation and the Belem Statement on Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Cooperation, as well as on a number of other bilateral and multilateral agreements. AAORIA will help promote an “All-Atlantic” community of common interest to advance ocean science cooperation across the Atlantic consistent with international law. Partners are not expected to participate in every activity.
What is the geographic scope of AAORIA activities?
AAORIA activities can be conducted throughout the Atlantic Ocean consistent with international law.
Will the Galway Statement Working Groups and AANChOR Joint Pilot Actions be continued under AAORIA?
The Working Groups that were formed under the Galway Statement and the AANChOR Joint Pilot Actions are reflecting on how they will contribute to the new All-Atlantic context.
New working groups and/or joint actions may be formed in the future to address priorities of mutual interest.
Who can participate in AAORIA science activities?
AAORIA is open to all governmental, non-governmental, and private organizations and institutions from nations throughout the Atlantic Ocean that are interested in cooperating on research and innovation activities in alignment with the shared vision of the Alliance, as described in the Declaration signed on July 14, 2022 in Washington. International organizations with interest in working in the Atlantic are also welcome to participate in AAORIA activities.
Participants do not need to be signatories to the Declaration signed on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. in order to participate in AAORIA activities.
Must an organization or institute be a signatory in order to participate in AAORIA activities?
No. Participants do not need to be signatories to the Declaration signed on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. in order to participate in AAORIA activities. Any organization or institute from an Atlantic nation is welcome and encouraged to engage in and participate in joint science, research and innovation activities of the Alliance. International organizations with interest in working in the Atlantic are also welcome to participate in AAORIA activities.
The original signatories of the AAORIA Declaration are committed to an open and transparent Alliance and equally committed to developing a process allowing for additional governmental institutions to join the Alliance in the near future.
Are there any obligations and financial implications for the AAORIA Declaration signatories or other participants?
The AAORIA Declaration does not create legal rights or obligations under international law and has no financial implications.
Will there be an operation structure for AAORIA?
Working modalities for AAORIA will be developed that will provide clear guidance for AAORIA members and Alliance activities, including the addition of potential new members.
CONTACTS
SCIENTIFIC EVENT
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MINISTERIAL EVENT
WASHINGTON D.C., USA
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