End-User Engagement: A Perspective from China

Summary and Expectations

This special session will address nationally coordinated activities on end user engagement and how they interact with global ocean observations.

Expected Outcomes/Recommendations

• Improve coordination at and across different levels of ocean observing through enhanced dialogue with observers and users, for example through a consolidated network or portal.
• Support tailored best practices for technological innovation, particularly at local and regional levels.
• Create coordination/collaboration network or portal as a mechanism to facilitate regional, institutional, and thematic partnerships.