AIR Centre became a Supporter for the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance at the Alliance 2025 Forum

The AIR Centre has formally been recognised as a supporter for the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) at the All-Atlantic Forum 2025 today, September 26, during the "Cross-Cutting Atlantic Science Interactions" session. Together with the AIR Centre, other ocean leading institutions and activities were also recognised as supporting the implementation of AAORIA - ICES, GEOMAR, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Oceano Azul Foundation and The Ocean Race. Their support follows the example of IOC-UNESCO which became the first official AAORIA supporter at last year’s forum in Ottawa, Canada.

The AAORIA establishes a decade-long strategic roadmap uniting partners from the EU, Argentina, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Ghana, Iceland, Morocco, Norway, Senegal, South Africa, the UK, and the US to tackle Atlantic-wide challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, marine pollution, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable ocean economies. The AIR Centre’s mission aligns closely with these priorities, with active partnerships across 16 countries in Europe, Africa, and South America, and engagement in capacity-building in the Global South, reflecting a shared commitment to inclusive cooperation. This announcement reflects the AIR Centre's commitment to advancing sustainable and equitable management of the Atlantic Ocean in collaboration with AAORIA members. The partnership focuses on addressing global challenges and local priorities through a framework that promotes science, innovation, and international cooperation.