The Data Buoy Cooperation Panel Workshop on Ocean Observations and Data Applications for the Western Indian Ocean Region (DBCP-CD-2026), will be organised from 20 to 22 October 2026, at Marine Sciences and Resources Institute (IHSM), Toliara University, Toliara, Madagascar.
The goal of this workshop is to enhance the effectiveness and impact of ocean observing systems in the Western Indian Ocean by strengthening regional capacity, improving data use for forecasting and early warning, and supporting safer and more resilient coastal and maritime communities. The workshop will include both classroom and hands-on training to improve understanding of equipment operation, maintenance, and data management. The themes will cover ocean observing technologies, data management, best practises, regional collaboration to improve observing capacities, and the role of ocean observations in operational services.
This workshop is primarily designed for marine meteorological and oceanographic (met-ocean) forecasters, ocean data managers, and observation instrument operators, and conducted in English only.
Location
Madagascar
Organisers and Staff
| Organisers | |
|---|---|
| Dr Nelly Riama | |
| Ms. Champika Gallage | |
| Mr Fan JIANG | |
| Aina Le Don NOMENISOA | |
| Dr. Jing Li | |
| Staff | |
|---|---|
| Mrs yuliana purwanti | |
Opening Ceremony & Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of IH.SM
Session 1: Ocean Observation and Hands on Exercises
Session 2: In-situ Ocean Observation in Services and Data Management
Session 3: Global and Regional Initiatives (GOOS/IO-GOOS)
Actions and Recommendation
Closing Ceremony (Award of the Certificates)
Agenda Documents
| Agenda | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | DBCP Workshop National Report Template |
Other Documents
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics -DBCP-DB-2026 | ||
| DBCP Workshop 2026 Agenda (draft) |
Participant Stats:
| Staff and organisers | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | 0 | |
| Not Confirmed | 0 | |
| Not-participating | 0 | |
| Total | 6 |