International PLATFORM
for ocean sustainability
Towards an
The IPOS aspires to strengthen the capacity of States to implement their global ocean commitments
more efficiently, swiftly and inclusively.
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Why an IPOS?
The Ocean is essential for life on Earth but is in crisis.
Its health is declining and there are large gaps in the implementation of global commitments on Ocean sustainability, such as Sustainable Development Goal 14 “Life Below Water” and the Global Biodiversity Framework targets.
There is a critical need to overcome fragmentation in Ocean knowledge and to provide actionable policy options for a healthy, vibrant Ocean.
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What?
The International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) will be a global demand-driven platform linking Ocean knowledge, policy and society, and operating at national and regional scales to help States and groups of States to accelerate the fulfillment of their international Ocean commitments.
IPOS will offer demand-driven, tailored services to deliver actionable knowledge and policy options that are responsive to the timelines of decision-makers.
It will integrate and enhance the best available science, knowledge and expertise from a wide array of reliable sources.
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”In complementarity with existing initiatives, IPOS fills an essential gap.”
- Tanya Brodie Rudolph, co-lead
”The IPOS is an innovative tool serving public action for a sustainable Ocean.”
- Françoise Gaill, co-lead
A global demand-driven platform serving State action
The IPOS concept benefits from growing support within the international political community as well as from the scientific community.
3
500+
Experts Involved
Pilot Projects
58
10
Governments supporting the IPOS
Members of Coalition of Scientific Institutions
A growing support
The IPOS was officially launched at the UNOC-3, gathering further political and scientific suppports
The IPOS took part in the OOSC in Nice, France, and consolidated its role as an important actor for science and the Ocean
You have until September 1st, 2025 to submit your request and be considered for the IPOS ramp-up phase
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Apply now to take part in the IPOS ramp-up phase!
You have until September 1st, 2025, to submit your expression of interest.
What is next for the IPOS?
IPOS is envisaged to be embedded within the UN Ocean Decade as a Decade Collaborative Centre.
The launch of IPOS took place at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3).
A 24-month ramp-up period will start in September 2025, and allow the refinement of IPOS services in a number of pilot geographic regions.
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About the Ocean Sustainability Foundation
The Ocean Sustainability Foundation, hosted by the CNRS Foundation, gathers a team of ocean scientists and experts catalyzing their efforts towards the implementation of the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS).
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