IMOS Strategy 2030
The IMOS Strategy 2030 is a roadmap guiding our priorities for infrastructure, partnerships, leadership and research over the next 10 years. The Strategy is structured around five key Missions and 12 related Objectives. To achieve these Missions and Objectives, we will address national and international Needs, increase Impact, Amplify national ability and apply our Capability.
This roadmap builds on the previous IMOS Strategy 2015–2025; however, its fundamental drive remains the same. IMOS will deliver sustained, systematic and scientifically robust observations that will support the sustainable use and management of our vast and valued marine estate. We will work with our partners to address fundamental questions and challenges facing our oceans and coastal waters and deliver national benefits to all Australians.
Our missions 2021-2030
We have developed five Missions to guide our work, and to address the challenges and realise the opportunities of Australia’s marine state over the coming decade. We will achieve these Missions through strategic collaboration, connections to industry, user engagement and best-practice data stewardship.
- Provide data to improve decision-making and support marine operations.
- Provide increased understanding of climate change impacts and resilience.
- Enable improved understanding of conditions, species and habitats.
- Support research, training and ocean-monitoring innovation.
- Engage at multiple scales for greatest impact.
Strategic objectives
The Strategy’s 12 Objectives are designed to achieve our Missions by fulfilling Needs, growing Impact, Amplifying capacity, and applying and building Capability.
Need
- Turn data into useful, easily applied information.
- Work with stakeholders to support the blue economy.
- Generate international synergies; continue Indo-Pacific leadership.
Impact
- Measure social, environmental and economic impacts.
- Leverage observations and investment through partnerships.
- Design our observing system for the greatest impact to contribute and respond to national priorities.
Amplify
- Integrate multiple marine variables and scales.
- Enhance marine communication, understanding and literacy.
- Empower next-generation scientists with data and infrastructure access.
Capability
- Sustain and evolve IMOS capability.
- Support and enhance marine modelling and forecasting services.
- Articulate gaps, develop solutions and work with partners and stakeholders to address current and emerging marine issues.