About the International and Strategic Partnerships Office
The International and Strategic Partnerships Office (ISPO) is part of NERC's National Marine Capability. ISPO works with the UK and international marine science community and a variety of marine and maritime partners in the private and government sector to improve dialogue and sustained interaction in an inclusive, impartial way.
ISPO provides the secretariat for Oceans 2025, the NERC marine centres' strategic research programme for 2007-2012, and also provides the NERC contribution to the secretariat for the UK Government's Marine Science Co-ordination Committee (MSCC).
The International and Strategic Partnerships Office is the NOC focus for international engagement and the development of international partnerships. We represent the UK marine science community at the European Science Foundation (ESF) Marine Board, and lead the UK's input to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). We host the CLIVAR international project office, part of the World Climate Research Programme.
International Partnerships
Our science is global – learn about our partners around the world.
National Capability
Supporting UK marine science, platforms, observations, models, data and more.
Policy
Science into policy –working with Government and the European Commission
Wider Marine Community
Working in partnership – nationally and internationally.
Consultations
Making our voice heard – consultations and position papers.
NOC Advisory Council
External advice from the National Oceanography Centre Advisory Council helps guide our actions.
