CUNY Remote Sensing Earth System Institute

Marc Crampe Completes Research Internship at NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory

styagi — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:25:24 +0000

Marc Crampe, Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY), completed a summer research internship at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman, Oklahoma, from June 15 through August 15, 2026. Marc worked on the project titled Exploring Physics Guided AI for Precipitation Nowcasting.

Marc explored how artificial intelligence can improve short-term precipitation forecasting, particularly for severe weather in New York City and the northeastern United States. He developed and tested deep-learning models using rapidly updated radar observations and atmospheric data to better predict heavy precipitation and how storms may evolve. He compared his AI-based forecasts with the Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS), an advanced tool used to predict severe weather. Using a major flooding event on Long Island as a case study, he found that the two approaches had different strengths and could work together to provide earlier and more accurate guidance for heavy rainfall and flooding.

The experience also deepened Marc’s understanding of weather science and real-world forecasting. “Working directly with meteorologists helped me better understand meteorological datasets and the physical processes that must be considered when developing precipitation forecasting models,” Marc said. Learning how weather forecasts are developed and used in practice will help him shape his doctoral research to address both scientific and real-world forecasting challenges.

Marc emphasized the role of CUNY CREST and his Ph.D. advisor, Prof. Reza Khanbilvardi, in making the opportunity possible. “Prof. Khanbilvardi established the connection with NSSL and helped coordinate my research visit,” Marc said. “His continued guidance also helped keep the project closely aligned with my doctoral research at CCNY,” Marc added.

Marc also expressed his appreciation to Jacob T. Carlin, who supervised his work throughout the internship, as well as J. J. Gourley, Derek R. Stratman, and Christopher A. Kerr for their support, collaboration, scientific discussions, and meteorological guidance.

Marc’s internship has laid the foundation for continued collaboration with NSSL, connecting his urban precipitation forecasting research at CCNY with NSSL’s severe-weather expertise. The research has contributed to the submission of two abstracts to the 2027 American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. “The internship established a collaboration that I hope to continue beyond the summer,” Marc said.

Feature Photo Details: Members of the NSSL research team during the research internship. From left to right: Jacob T. Carlin, J. J. Gourley, Marc Crampe, Christopher A. Kerr, and Derek R. Stratman | Photo credit: James Murnan

CREST Doctoral Students Participate in the 2026 Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute

styagi — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:09:08 +0000

CUNY CREST congratulates Ali Haider, Ph.D. Candidate in Civil Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY), and Niloufar Soheili, Ph.D. Candidate in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at CCNY, on their participation in the 2026 Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute (WPI-SI) at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa from June 8 through July 22. The WPI-SI is a collaborative program between The University of Alabama and the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI).

Ali was part of Team FIMrough, where his project focused on improving how floods are predicted and mapped using NOAA’s Height Above the Nearest Drainage (HAND)-based Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) framework. The team tested whether letting roughness vary with stage, separating flow inside the channel from flow spreading across the floodplain produces more accurate inundation maps. They calibrated and rebuilt the synthetic rating curves behind those maps with stage-dependent roughness, calibrated them against observed flood extents, and used geospatial analysis and machine learning to tie the calibrated values back to watershed characteristics. The team began in watersheds across North and South Carolina, then extended the work to the Texas Gulf Coast. The calibrated curves improved inundation estimates over the constant-roughness baseline. The next question is the harder one: whether these relationships still hold in basins where streamflow observations are sparse or missing entirely, which is the case for most stream reaches the model forecasts on.

Niloufar was part of the Ensemble Streamflow Forecasting for Real-Time Flash Flood Prediction within the NextGen Framework project, which addressed the challenge of rainfall forecasts misplacing storms by about 100 km and potentially predicting floods in the wrong basin. The team developed NCET (Neighboring Catchment Ensemble Technique) to generate a range of possible flood outcomes from a single model run by using streamflow from neighboring catchments, weighted by the likely direction and distance of storm shifts. Tested on the May 27, 2018 Ellicott City, Maryland flash flood, NCET recovered a flood that the single deterministic forecast largely missed. The findings showed that storm location matters more than catchment similarity, offering a faster, lower-cost approach to real-time flash flood forecasting within the NextGen framework.

From this experience, Ali learnt how to turn a research question into a practical flood-modeling approach within a short, intensive research period. He said, “The experience strengthened my skills in flood modeling, geospatial analysis, Python-based data processing, machine learning, and scientific communication, while giving me greater exposure to large-scale flood prediction and mapping in the United States.” These skills complement Ali’s Ph.D. research at CCNY and CREST, where he uses AI and multiple data sources to improve urban flood prediction and mapping. Beyond research, Ali valued the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from different universities, build lasting professional connections and friendships, and experience the culture and community of Tuscaloosa.

Niloufar gained hands-on experience running the NextGen stack and troubleshooting multi-model runs on Jetstream2 and locally. This work directly supports her CCNY dissertation on probabilistic urban flood modeling for New York City while also strengthening her skills in collaborative coding and presenting technical research to broader audiences. She said, “This was my first collaborative modeling project of my PhD and it gave me both a new method to build on along with a network of collaborators I expect to keep working with.”

To successfully complete the program, Ali and his team carried their project through the full research process, from defining the research problem and developing their approach to analyzing results and communicating their findings. The team prepared a final research report and presented their work during the program’s concluding Capstone presentation, fulfilling the requirements for Ali to earn his certificate of completion. Niloufer and her team completed a full project report, presentations, an American Geophysical Union (AGU) abstract, and documentation for collaborators.

Ali is thankful to his Ph.D. advisor, Prof. Reza Khanbilvardi, for encouraging his participation in WPI-SI and providing mentorship that strengthened his foundation in hydrology, remote sensing, machine learning, and flood modeling. He said, Dr. Khanbilvardi’s support continues this program as the team works to expand and evaluate its research across the contiguous United States (CONUS).” He added, “CUNY CREST Institute has also been central to my development as a researcher, providing mentorship, computational resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to connect my research with real-world environmental challenges. His experience at CREST prepared him to contribute to WPI-SI while bringing back new technical knowledge, collaborators, and research perspectives to his work at CCNY. Further, Ali expressed his appreciation for his Team FIMrough teammates, Santiago Henao-Gómez (University of Iowa), Alemayehu Dula Shanko (Florida International University), and Armen Konialian (University of California, Los Angeles), as well as theme leads Prof. Sagy Cohen and Dr. Anupal Baruah of The University of Alabama, and the Summer Institute mentors, instructors, and organizers for their guidance and collaboration. Beyond the research, Ali highlighted the friendships, professional connections, and sense of community developed during the Summer Institute, making WPI-SI a particularly meaningful part of his Ph.D. journey.

Niloufar expressed her appreciation to her Ph.D. advisor, Prof. Reza Khanbilvardi, for encouraging her participation in WPI-SI and supporting her throughout the program. She shared that Dr. Khanbilvardi “was the one who pushed me to apply from the start,” recognizing the value of early opportunities to build collaboration and networking skills and explore different research directions. She also credited the CREST Institute, her “research home and the foundation for this experience,” for providing the training in remote sensing and hydrology. Niloufar further thanked her teammates, Amirhossein Montazeri, Mohammad Mosavat, and Aldo Andres Tapia Araya; theme leads Dr. Humberto Vergara and Dr. Mohamed Abdelkader of the University of Iowa; and Dr. Sagy Cohen of the University of Alabama, Deputy Director of CIROH and programmatic lead for the Summer Institute, for their collaboration and guidance.

CREST Researchers Present Flood Resilience Studies at Caribbean Collaborative Action Network (CCAN)

styagi — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:58:09 +0000

CUNY CREST researchers participated in a regional meeting held at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) campus in St. Thomas, where they presented innovative research focused on flood modeling, extreme weather impacts, and community-based resilience solutions for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Professor Reza Khanbilvardi, Executive Director of the CREST Institute, and Ana Mejia Manrique, Doctoral candidate represented the institute. They delivered two technical presentations addressing critical challenges in flood risk assessment and climate adaptation.

The first presentation, Flood Extent Modeling Under Design Rainfall Scenarios from Radar-Based Depth-Duration Frequency Curves: Añasco Watershed, Puerto Rico, highlighted the use of high-resolution radar-based rainfall data to improve flood hazard mapping in inland watersheds. The study developed a watershed-scale hydrologic model for the Añasco watershed and generated flood inundation maps under selected design storm scenarios, addressing gaps in existing FEMA flood mapping coverage.

The second presentation, Understanding Hydrological Extreme Events Impacts and Co-Design Solutions with Communities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, showcased ongoing efforts to integrate Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) reanalysis data and high-resolution precipitation radar observations to develop artificial intelligence models that improve precipitation forecasts. The project also includes flood simulations for multiple return periods and the spatial design of Community Nature-Based Solutions (CNBS) to support flood mitigation across Puerto Rico.

The event brought together researchers and stakeholders from several institutions, including the University of Puerto Rico campuses in San Juan and Mayagüez, the University of the Virgin Islands, the University of South Florida, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, NYU, and the University at Albany. Community leaders from St. Thomas also participated, sharing perspectives on local challenges and urgent resilience needs facing their communities.

The meeting provided an important platform for collaboration among academic institutions, government agencies, and community organizations working to advance climate resilience and sustainable flood management across the Caribbean region.

Dr. Aliasghar Arab, CREST Research Associate, Hosts Connected-Robots Workshop and Presents at Innovation Stage at 2026 ICRA

styagi — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:04:44 +0000

Dr. Aliasghar Arab, Research Associate at the CUNY CREST Institute participated in the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), held in Vienna, Austria in June 2026, where he hosted a technical workshop and delivered a presentation at the conference’s Innovation Stage.

Workshop on Connected Autonomous Robotic Systems

Dr. Arab served as a primary host and organizer of the highly competitive official ICRA 2026 workshop on Connected Autonomous Robotic Systems. The workshop focused on cloud-orchestrated multi-robot coordination, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety systems, and edge computing architectures for real-time autonomy. The session featured invited speakers from academia and industry, including Ken Goldberg, and reached full attendance capacity. The program included technical presentations, panel discussions, and live demonstrations evaluating real-time swarm planning under constrained network conditions.

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Innovation Stage Presentation

Dr. Arab was also invited to present at the ICRA Innovation Stage. His talk, “From Philosophy Doctorate to Running a Startup: Lessons Learned,” examined the process of translating academic research into commercial applications.

The presentation outlined the development of robotic systems from ASAS Labs at the City College of New York into deployable technologies through General Autonomy. It highlighted approaches to improving safety in autonomous systems, including deterministic verification methods and risk assessment frameworks.

Dr. Arab’s participation at ICRA 2026 reflects ongoing research and innovation by CREST faculty affiliates in robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems, with applications across academic and industry domains.

Dr. Aliasghar Arab, CREST Research Associate, Presents at International Conferences on Autonomous Systems and AI Reliability

styagi — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:35:52 +0000

Dr. Aliasghar Arab, Research Associate at the CUNY CREST Institute, actively engaged with the international research community during May 2026, presenting his work on autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and system reliability at two major conferences.

From May 11-14, Dr. Arab participated in the Emerging Technology Reliability Round Table in Europe, where he delivered a presentation titled High-Resolution Risk Assessment for Edge-Case Autonomy: A Generative AI Approach. His presentation highlighted innovative applications of generative AI for assessing and managing risks associated with rare and challenging scenarios in autonomous systems.

Later in the month, Dr. Arab traveled to Zagreb, Croatia, to participate in the 2026 IEEE Engineering Reliable Autonomous Systems (ERAS) Conference, held from May 28 to 29. At the conference, he presented his paper, IEEE Guide for Verification of Autonomous Systems: An Introduction to IEEE P2817, which introduced emerging standards and methodologies for the verification and validation of autonomous technologies.

Through these presentations, Dr. Arab contributed to ongoing international efforts to advance the reliability, safety, and trustworthiness of next-generation autonomous systems, while showcasing the program’s growing research activities in artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies.

CUNY CREST Advances Climate Resilience Policy and Community Protection at Albany Lobby Day

styagi — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:59:39 +0000

Dr. Shakila Merchant, CREST Deputy Director and CREST HIRES Director, joined partners from across New York State in supporting key climate resilience legislation during the Rise to Resilience Coalition’s Lobby Day in Albany, organized by the Waterfront Alliance.

The advocacy effort brought together leaders from academia, environmental organizations, and community groups to advance policies that strengthen the State’s ability to respond to increasing climate risks, particularly those impacting vulnerable and historically underserved communities.

Central to the discussions were two critical pieces of legislation:

Senate Bill S3590A/Assembly Bill A8088A
Senate Bill S4071A/Assembly Bill A7467A

The proposed Climate Resilient New York Act (S3590A/A8088A) calls for the establishment of an Office of Resilience and a Chief Resilience Officer to coordinate statewide efforts to assess climate-related threats, streamline interagency action, and develop a comprehensive resilience plan. By prioritizing investments in environmental justice communities and improving alignment across agencies, the legislation aims to create a more proactive framework for addressing climate impacts.

Complementing this effort, S4071A/A7467A focuses on strengthening local capacity to manage stormwater by clarifying the authority of water and sewer entities across the state. As extreme rainfall events become more frequent and severe, this legislation enables communities to implement more effective flood mitigation strategies, improve water quality, and adopt innovative solutions such as green infrastructure.

Together, these bills represent a robust step toward forward-looking climate governance in New York State. Their emphasis on coordination, equity, and infrastructure resilience aligns closely with CUNY CREST’s mission to advance interdisciplinary research, train the next generation of researchers, and empower communities through knowledge and innovation.

Through its engagement with initiatives like the Rise to Resilience Coalition, CUNY CREST continues to play an important role at the intersection of science, policy, and community impact, ensuring that research-informed solutions contribute to building a more resilient and equitable future for all New Yorkers.

Dr. Shakila Merchant Participates in Earth Day 2026 Panel on Climate and Environmental Justice in NYC

styagi — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:49:23 +0000

Dr. Shakila Merchant, CUNY CREST Deputy Director and CUNY CREST HIRES Director, served as a panelist in the Earth Day 2026: Climate and Environmental Justice in New York City event hosted by the Columbia Climate School in partnership with the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce.

The event, held at Columbia University Faculty House, brought together leading researchers, policymakers, and community advocates to explore solutions to climate-driven challenges impacting underserved communities across NYC.

Now in its fifth year, the annual Earth Day gathering focuses on advancing climate action by addressing issues related to environmental justice, public health, housing, and education. The program emphasized cross-sector collaboration among government, academia, and community stakeholders to build a more inclusive urban future.

As a panelist, Dr. Merchant joined leaders from academia, government, and environmental justice organizations to discuss strategies for making climate solutions more accessible, community-informed, and responsive to the needs of historically marginalized populations.

Reflecting on the event, she said, “Earth Day week at Columbia Climate School brought together researchers, advocates, and community leaders to confront one of the defining challenges of our time: ensuring that climate progress reaches every neighborhood, not just a privileged few. I was honored to represent CCNY and CUNY CREST at the panel session and left energized by the collaborations ahead and proud of CUNY CREST’s contribution to our students, our community and the city of New York.”

Through her engagement in these conversations, Dr. Merchant continues to advance the CREST mission of strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and community organizations, helping ensure that environmental inequities are addressed and that climate action benefits all communities.

Learn more about WE ACT for Environmental Justice here.

CREST & R-SIRUS Researchers Publish Study on Water Stress and Demand Sensitivity Across the United States in Communications Sustainability

styagi — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:38:08 +0000

Drs. Naresh Devineni and Seon-Ho Kim co-authored the research paper Water Stress and Its Sensitivity to Demands Across the Contiguous United States, published in Communications Sustainability. The study examines how variations in water demand influence water stress across the United States, offering important insights into regional vulnerability and resource management.

Dr. Naresh Devineni is a faculty affiliate of the CUNY Remote Sensing Earth Systems Institute (CUNY CREST) and the United Nations University Hub for Remote Sensing and Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (UNU-Hub R-SIRUS) at The City College of New York (CCNY), where he also serves as Professor of Civil Engineering. Dr. Seon-Ho Kim is a Postdoctoral Fellow affiliated with CUNY CREST and UNU-Hub R-SIRUS at CCNY, working under the mentorship of Dr. Devineni.

The paper provides a comprehensive assessment of water stress by focusing on how variations in water demand across sectors such as agriculture, industry, and domestic use impact water availability in the contiguous United States. Moving beyond traditional supply-focused analyses, the research highlights the critical role of demand-side dynamics in shaping water stress outcomes.

Dr. Devineni said, “Our analysis provides scientific feedback for ongoing water conservation efforts and offers practical information in prioritizing regional water conservation strategies.”

The findings reveal that water stress is not only driven by hydrologic variability but is highly sensitive to human-driven demand patterns. This shows the importance of integrated water resource management strategies that account for both supply and demand, particularly under changing climate conditions and growing population pressures.

By identifying regions where water stress is most responsive to changes in demand, Drs. Devineni and Kim provide practical insights for policymakers, planners, and resource managers.

Dr. Kim said, “Water stress was most sensitive to changes in thermoelectric demand, while agricultural demand had broad geographic influence.”

This work advances the missions of CREST and R-SIRUS by promoting interdisciplinary, science-driven approaches to addressing environmental challenges and supporting more sustainable and resilient water resource management.

CUNY CREST and R-SIRUS Researchers Contribute to Global Dialogue on Clean Water at UN ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026

styagi — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:03:47 +0000

Dhrijesh M. Chauhan (Environmental & Water Resources Engineering) and Niloufar Soheili (Water Resources and Environmental Engineering), doctoral researchers at the City University of New York Remote Sensing Earth Systems Institute (CUNY CREST) Institute and United Nations University (UNU) Hub-Remote-Sensing and Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (R-SIRUS) at The City College of New York (CCNY) and Vasu Mittal (Sustainability in the Urban Environment), masters researcher at CCNY were invited to participate as respondents in high-level global discussions on water sustainability at The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2026, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on April 14, 2026.

During his intervention, Dhrijesh addressed the concern of microplastics in urban water systems. He emphasized that current monitoring frameworks lag behind evolving scientific understanding and called for the integration of microplastic tracking into SDG 6 indicators. He also highlighted the need to strengthen urban stormwater management systems and promote interdisciplinary collaboration across water engineering, waste management, climate science, and policymaking to tackle pollution at its source.

“Speaking at the United Nations for the first time was both an honor and a defining moment in my academic and professional journey. It strengthened my commitment to bridging research and policy, while also highlighting the responsibility of researchers to contribute to global discussions and drive solutions for pressing challenges like sustainable and safe water systems,” said Dhrijesh.

Niloufar’s contribution focused on the role of data in advancing clean water access and urban flood resilience. Drawing from her research on street-level flood warning systems in dense urban environments, she highlighted the importance of investing in city-scale observation infrastructure and open data frameworks. She also called for stronger institutional support to enable scientists to develop and scale innovative, real-time solutions for urban water challenges. “This experience was truly meaningful – a chance to bring my research on urban flooding into a global conversation. It reinforced my belief that young researchers have a critical role in shaping the solutions our world urgently needs.”

Vasu contributed to discussions on SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation), highlighting how water systems act as transmitters of solid waste mismanagement, particularly plastic pollution, amplifying environmental and public health risks. She also emphasized how conflict-driven policy failures are directly damaging critical water infrastructure, severely impacting WASH systems for vulnerable communities. “It was surreal realizing my own role as a driver of change, especially as member states shared their lived realities and efforts. It brought a new sense of urgency and responsibility. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute.”

The participation at the forum reflects the mission of the CREST Institute and R-SIRUS to advance interdisciplinary research, strengthen global engagement, and drive impactful solutions aligned with the United Nations SDGs.

About CUNY CREST

The CUNY Remote Sensing Earth System Institute (CUNY CREST), based at the City College of New York, is a research institute within the City University of New York dedicated to advancing Earth system science, climate research, and remote sensing to address critical environmental and societal challenges. Learn more.

About the UNU-Hub R-SIRUS

The UNU Hub on Remote-Sensing and Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (R-SIRUS), located at the City College of New York, is committed to enhancing scientific understanding, developing innovative solutions, and preparing a skilled workforce to tackle global challenges related to water, the environment, climate, energy, health, and sustainable development. Learn more.

CUNY CREST Celebrates the UN Endorsement of Professor Maria Tzortziou’s NASA Mission FORTE as an UN Ocean Decade Project

styagi — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:04:12 +0000

Professor Maria Tzortziou’s innovative project, Frontlines of Rapidly Transforming Ecosystems (FORTE), has been endorsed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO as an official United Nations Decade Project. This designation places FORTE among a new wave of initiatives advancing the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), a global effort to generate ‘the science we need for the ocean we want.’

Led by Professor Tzortziou, Co-Director of the Research and Application Pillar at CUNY CREST; Co-Lead of the Research, Development, and Innovation Pillar at R-SIRUS; Endowed Professor of Environmental Sciences, and director of BioOptics Lab at CCNY’s Center for Discovery and Innovation Department of Earth and Atmospheric Science, FORTE is a joint initiative between the City University of New York (CUNY) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) focused on the remote coastal Alaskan Arctic.

Over the next four years, FORTE will deploy cutting-edge observing technologies from satellites and aircraft to drones and next-generation research vessels, to capture unprecedented details of coastal Arctic processes. The project brings together local Alaskan communities, national research institutions, and global scientific partners to understand how sea ice dynamics, riverine fluxes, coastal waters, and ecosystems are interconnected along one of the most critical areas on Earth for energy resources, shipping routes, biodiversity, food security, cultural heritage, and national security.

Photos by: Maria Tzortziou

“We are thrilled that UNESCO-IOC has formally endorsed FORTE as an official UN Ocean Decade Project. This milestone recognizes FORTE’s vital role in advancing ocean science and the opportunity for direct contributions to global sustainability goals. FORTE is an ambitious program that involves experts from 18 leading institutions, including the Alfred Wegener Institute, Columbia University, Duke University, Florida State University, the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the US Naval Research Lab and many others. This milestone opens exciting doors for us to broaden our impact,” said Maria.

FORTE is highlighted in the UN Ocean Decade’s announcement under Innovative solutions for scientific cooperation in polar regions, Africa, and islands, alongside a select group of projects contributing to the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025-2034) and the International Polar Year (2032-2033).

This endorsement is both a scientific and institutional milestone, highlighting the leadership of Professor Tzortziou, CUNY CREST, and R-SIRUS in advancing global climate and ocean science. As the Arctic faces rapid change, FORTE’s work will help scientists, policymakers, communities, and global leaders make informed decisions for the future of our oceans, local communities and the planet.

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About UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development:

Proclaimed in 2017 by the UN General Assembly, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) aims to advance ocean science, reverse the decline of marine ecosystems, and create new opportunities for sustainable development. Guided by the vision of ‘the science we need for the ocean we want,’ the Ocean Decade brings together scientists and stakeholders to generate knowledge, foster partnerships, and deliver science-based solutions to support the 2030 Agenda. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO coordinates its preparation and implementation. Learn more.