About
The International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) is a global platform supporting the development and uptake of science-based policy options for a sustainable, equitable and resilient ocean. IPOS brings together science, policy and diverse stakeholders to strengthen the connection between knowledge and decision-making, helping identify practical pathways to address complex ocean challenges. Working across disciplines, regions and scales, IPOS facilitates dialogue, synthesises knowledge and supports the development and implementation of innovative approaches to ocean governance. IPOS was launched in 2025 at the United Nations Ocean Conference and is hosted by the Ocean Sustainability Foundation.
Explore IPOS’s strategic overview, including its vision, mission, objectives and priorities for strengthening the connection between ocean knowledge and decision-making. Discover our team and the expertise supporting IPOS’s work across ocean science, policy, governance and sustainability.
Our Support section provides information on the partners and organisations contributing to IPOS and its activities. Governance & Transparency explains how IPOS is organised and governed, and provides information on the principles and structures supporting accountability and transparency.
The Calls for Opportunities section highlights current opportunities to engage with IPOS, including calls for experts, reviewers, partners and collaborators.
Consortium
The Towards IPOS team, composed of the Ocean Sustainability Foundation, together with consortium of partners won the open call from the EU "Towards an IPOS". This initiative will bring together a diverse global network of leading ocean scientists, interdisciplinary experts, policy makers and civil society stakeholders in support for the establishment of the Towards IPOS initiative. A heartfelt thank you to our partners for embarking on this journey with us.
