Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO)

Status

An international, independent non-governmental organisation.

Mission

The objective of the Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) is to make a major contribution to the attainment of sustained in situ observations of the global ocean that meet the requirements of international research and operational programmes.

The Partnership will actively work to inform and communicate with the broader community interested in global oceanographic observations and research.

Activities

The Partnership is an international network of major oceanographic institutions and their consortia. It has been established to promote and enhance the implementation and integration of global oceanographic activities. Directors of the member institutions meet regularly to review their programmes and to plan cooperative work. Specific areas of activity include:

• Meetings and Workshops
• Education and Capacity Building
• Data Exchange
• Advocacy and Outreach

United Kingdom Interests

POGO reports to its Sponsoring Organisations worldwide. There are no direct links to the UK Government. In the U.K. the Sponsoring Organisations are:

• Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, Natural Environment Research Council

• Southampton Oceanography Centre

• The Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Natural Environment Research Council

• The Met Office