ODTIF Webinar for Founder Members

The Ocean Data Tapestry International Forum (ODTIF), officially approved in April 2026 as a UNESCO-IOC Blue Thread project in the field of Ocean Literacy, is now launching its full-scale activities. We are pleased to hold an online webinar in which Founder Members will come together.

▶ Date & Time

Saturday, April 26, 2026, 20:00 – 21:30 KST (approximately 90 minutes)

▶ Format

Online via ZOOM – Partially open (Primarily for Founder Members; institutions interested in attending may apply in advance)

▶ Target Participants

ODTIF Founder Members (institutional representatives and working-level staff)

▶ Agenda

1. Understanding Ocean Literacy and ODTIF Overview

   • Background of the UNESCO-IOC Blue Thread project and ODTIF vision (Ocean Data Tapestry)

   • Introduction to Art Farm LK’s UN Ocean Decade activities (examples of last year’s art and education projects)

2. Review of ODTIF Steering Committee Rules

   • Review and feedback on the draft rules prepared by the Secretariat (election of Chair, establishment of the operating body, scope of activities, etc.) (Expected to include discussion on electing an interim Chair in the form of a Founders’ Temporary General Meeting)

3. 2026 ODTIF Overall Schedule and Field-specific Activity Plans

   • Briefing on plans for each area, including Art Forum Series, policy forums, and data platform development

4. Exploration of International Collaboration Opportunities and ODA Project Linkages

   • Identification of potential KOICA/ODA international cooperation projects

   • Discussion on joint initiatives with Founder Member institutions such as KEI, UF, and VNU

5. Q&A and Open Discussion

   • Additional proposals and collaboration ideas

This webinar will serve as an important milestone in developing ODTIF into a practical international cooperation platform following the Blue Thread approval.

If you wish to attend, please reply to the Secretariat. (The ZOOM link and detailed agenda will be sent individually by April 26, 2026 (Friday).)

The ODTIF Secretariat looks forward to collaborating with all Founder Members to weave ocean data into a powerful tapestry, globally advancing climate resilience and ocean literacy. We kindly ask for your active participation and suggestions across all areas, including climate change policy initiatives, international cooperation, and education & arts programs.

Thank you.

ODTIF Secretariat