At number 6️⃣ of our #UNOOSATop10 highlights: space meets the ocean, lifeline of our planet and essential to the survival of many Small Island Developing States (SIDS). 🏝️SIDS cover 16% of the world’s Exclusive Economic Zones, hold 20% of its biodiversity, and host 40% of all coral reefs. Yet they face rising seas, pollution and climate threats, with limited access to the space-based tools needed for action. 🌊🛰This year saw the launch of the Space4Ocean Alliance, a global coalition uniting space agencies, marine experts, governments and innovators to: ✅ Identify pressing ocean data gaps ✅ Deliver tailored satellite data and services ✅ Build capacity where it’s needed most The Alliance held its first Steering Committee meeting in Oslo, electing UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini as Chair, alongside Vice-Chairs from 🇲🇻msromv and 🇫🇷Direction générale des affaires maritimes (DGAMPA). Members set priorities focused on impact and inclusion, from capacity-building to operational ser...