Events & Webinars
April 2, 2019
US Gulf Coast Coastal Solutions 2021
April 27-28, 2021
November 8, 2021
The power of global partnerships and the ocean in scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
Ocean Visions Webinar Series: Effective Communications on Ocean-Based Climate Solutions
January 5, 2022
Ocean Visions' partner Wonder: Strategies for Good shares audience research results on how the ocean-based CDR community can help shift the narrative on this important topic.
Ocean Visions Webinar Series: North Atlantic Carbon Observatory
July 27, 2022
Dr. Anya Waite, Scientific Director and CEO of the Ocean Frontier Institute, presents on the North Atlantic Carbon Observatory as a solution to support climate policy and industry.
Ocean Visions Webinar Series: Identifying, Nurturing, and Scaling Innovation
September 7, 2022
In this webinar, non-profit organization Larta Institute, founded in 1993, and a member of the Ocean Visions Network, presents how it identifies, nurtures, and scales innovations in the ocean and marine sector, as well as cross-cutting technologies across energy, food, materials, and IT.
November 6-18, 2022
Ocean Visions will be at COP27 to expand the dialogue on advancing solutions at the ocean-climate nexus.
January 10, 2023
The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) of the US Department of Energy shares information about a $30-50M, 3-year federally funded program that seeks to develop new sensor technology for the scaled quantification of ocean carbon fluxes.
Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2023
April 4-6, 2023
Registration is open for our next Summit, scheduled for April 4-6 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, and with virtual attendance options.
Ocean Visions Webinar Series: Model Legislation to Advance Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal Research
May 11, 2023
Learn more about the significance of Sabin Center's model legislation to advance safe and responsible ocean CDR research.
Ocean Visions Webinar Series: Running Tide – Ocean-Based CDR Research & Development Roadmap
June 7, 2023
Running Tide Board Member Max Chalfin gives an exposition of Running Tide's approach to ocean-based carbon dioxide removal R&D
July 27, 2023
Kicking off the Ocean-Climate Solutions Innovation Exchange, emerging innovators convene to talk oceans, climate, and scalable solutions.
August 29, 2023
Join Kirk Waltz (American Bureau of Shipping), Selena Elmer (Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program), and Di Gilpin (Smart Green Shipping) as they discuss their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of implementing Green Shipping Corridors
September 22, 2023
With co-host Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Ocean Visions engages panelists to explore what we know, and don't yet know, about ocean-based CDR and what we need to do to get actionable information.
October 24, 2023
Join us for the first of our two-part webinar series on current innovations in measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) for ocean-based carbon dioxide removal. In this initial one-hour webinar, we'll get a broad overview of why MRV is important, the big-picture advancements driving rigor and innovation, and the challenges that remain. Insightful talks by decarbonization pros Freya Chay (CarbonPlan) and Joanna Klitzke (Frontier) will be followed by a moderated audience Q&A.
November 30 - December 12, 2023
Ocean Visions is leading and participating in a number of events at COP28 to advance its agenda to directly address the causes and impacts of climate disruption, in order to restore both the climate and ocean health
November 30, 2023
Join us for the second webinar in our series on current innovations in measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) for ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR). We’ll spotlight leading startups doing electrochemical CDR, hearing from scientists Erika La Plante (Equatic) and Sophie Chu (Captura). A moderated audience Q&A will follow.
February 8, 2024
The third webinar in our series on innovations in measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) for ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will focus on how modeling and observations are used to quantify, verify, and reduce uncertainty in deployment
Ocean Visions at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024
February 18-23, 2024
Ocean Visions will be at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024 to expand the dialogue and advance action around solutions at the ocean-climate nexus. We will be leading a number of events, and invite attendees to join us at those that are open to all registrants.
Ocean Visions at the 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference
April 10-12, 2024
The Ocean Visions – UN Decade Collaborative Center for Ocean-Climate Solutions (OV-UN DCC) and the Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions (GEOS) will host and participate in several events aimed at developing and advancing the global, multidisciplinary collaborations needed to develop safe, equitable, and viable solutions that can mitigate the climate crisis and improve ocean health.
September 17, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Join Ocean Visions for a special webinar featuring an exciting new organization conducting research in ocean-climate solutions. Hourglass Climate is a nonprofit focused on promoting a responsible, scalable marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry through targeted, transparent, and open-source applied research. In this one-hour session, we'll hear from Hourglass’ founder Dr. Grace Andrews on the story behind the effort, the need for its innovative approach, and the impact Hourglass seeks to make on a field that is increasingly addressing ethical dimensions.
September 23, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
With co-host Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Ocean Visions is bringing together leaders in the field of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) to explore recent advancements, with a focus on policy and investments, and key challenges that remain in proving or disproving the potential of mCDR pathways as a climate solution.
Climate Week NYC 2024 | Hope for the Cryosphere?
September 25, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
A wide range of approaches have been proposed to slow the loss of Arctic sea ice. Over the last year, Ocean Visions assessed 20 of these approaches, leading a collaborative research and analytical process. This evaluation is being presented in Ocean Visions’ Arctic Sea Ice Road Map. This event will introduce the road map, dive deeper into a subset of approaches, and feature experts working on science, technology, and governance
Nov 11-22, 2024
Ocean Visions will be at COP29 to expand the dialogue on advancing solutions at the ocean-climate nexus.
December 9-13, 2024
Join Ocean Visions at AGU24, December 9-13, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Each year, AGU’s annual meeting, the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, convenes 25,000+ attendees from 100+ countries. Ocean Visions will be at AGU24 to expand the dialogue and advance action around solutions at the ocean-climate nexus. We are leading and participating in several events, and invite attendees to join us at those that are open to all registrants.
Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025
March 25-27, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that the 4th Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025 will be held in March 25 - 27, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver, Canada. This action-oriented event will bring together scientists, policymakers, innovators, funders, students, and others to explore solutions and strengthen partnerships to help restore our ocean and stabilize the climate. Register Now!
Navigating Turbulent Times: Adaptive Strategies for Ocean-Climate Solutions
September 23, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Ocean Visions is hosting an event on Tuesday, September 23rd, for those interested in learning more about the current state of work at the ocean-climate nexus and how recent events have and are affecting the trajectory of research and innovation.
COP30: Advancing Ocean-Climate Solutions on the Global Stage
November 10-21, 2025
Ocean Visions is participating in COP30 to broaden the global conversation, and actively position a solutions-oriented agenda for the next generation of ocean conservation.
February 22-27, 2026
From February 22-27, experts will convene in Glasgow, Scotland for the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting to advance dialogue and ignite action to combat our planet’s most pressing ocean challenges, including climate disruption—the top threat to our oceans. Ocean Visions will be making meaningful contributions through a series of events, workshops, and sideline discussions, focused on our four-part strategic agenda to directly address the causes and impacts of climate disruption.
June 16-18, 2026
The annual Our Ocean Conference brings together world leaders, scientists, advocates, and innovators to mobilize concrete commitments that help protect and restore marine ecosystems worldwide. This year, the Government of Kenya will host the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa from June 16-18, marking the first time the conference is held on African soil. The conference theme, Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future, highlights the connections between people and the ocean. Ocean Visions will be on the ground co-convening four side events on June 17th. These sessions will explore issues related to the conference’s ocean-climate nexus Area of Action, including the urgency to act on ocean-climate tipping points, the potential of marine carbon dioxide removal, and the role of coastal innovation in climate resilience and economic development.
September 20-27, 2026
From September 20-27, experts will convene in New York City for Climate Week NYC to advance dialogue and ignite action to combat our planet's most pressing climate challenges, as governments, communities, researchers, investors, and innovators grapple with how to respond at the pace and scale required. Ocean Visions will be making meaningful contributions through two sessions exploring interconnected challenges at the ocean-climate nexus.
October 8-10, 2026
The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on Arctic affairs. Each year it brings together around 2,500 participants from more than 70 countries, including government leaders, Indigenous representatives, scientists, businesses, and civil society. This year's program shows how quickly the conversation on Arctic climate intervention is growing, with nine sessions set to address Arctic tipping-point risks, the assessment and research of proposed climate interventions, and governance. Ocean Visions has been working to build the evidence base for this conversation since 2024. As an Arctic Circle partner, we're contributing to that work at this year's Assembly.
Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2027
March 2-4, 2027
We’re thrilled to announce that the 5th Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2027 will be held in March 2-4, 2027 in Cartagena, Colombia. This action-oriented event will bring together scientists, policymakers, innovators, funders, students, and others to explore solutions and strengthen partnerships to help restore our ocean and stabilize the climate. Register Now!