Going from local to global

Marine geospatial data and information play a pivotal role in understanding and managing the oceans. As such, States have been collecting marine geospatial data and creating information to meet their national needs and address more specific, or localized, environmental, social and economic issues. The oceans, however, are interconnected, and to address regional and global challenges, a holistic view is required. Although it seems logical to use marine geospatial data and information at a broader level, the seamless sharing of marine geospatial data and information from a local to a global level poses significant challenges. The concept of “local to global” encompasses activities, phenomena or perspectives that occur at local, national, regional and global scales.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Life Below Water