Net Zero and Ocean Carbon, People and the Ocean, Imperative of Ocean Based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), Food from the Ocean, and Innovation and Commercialisation. OFI and United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) Beginning with COP26, OFI has been an active participant in the UN COP meetings, bringing attention to the role the ocean plays in sustainable development efforts and advocating for the importance of integrated ocean carbon observations. COP26 – At the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in 2021, an OFI delegation advocated for including ocean chemistry variables in the climate targets planned to be set at the Conference. COP27 – At the 27th COP Meeting in 2022, OFI saw its role expand as CEO Dr. Waite spoke at or moderated 10 events including: An event on Ocean Observations for Climate Change in partnership with Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) and GOOS ; A National Oceanography Centre event on Blue Carbon; The ocean's role in fighting climate change; and An Egyptian Space Agency event on The interplay of machine learning and earth sciences in assessing coral reefs and other marine habitats. Indigenous Engagement Like many Canadian institutions, OFI incorporates Local Traditional Knowledge, Place Based Knowledge and Traditional Ecological Knowledge as a central part of its research efforts. In collaboration with Indigenous ( Métis and First Nations) groups and the OFI research community, the Indigenous Engagement Guide, an evolving document, assists the OFI community in identifying how research programs may impact Indigenous groups and provides guidance on respectful engagement and developing meaningful research relationships with Indigenous governments, communities, and organisations. Research Programs funded through OFI are required to meet the expectations set out in the Guide. References 2016 establishments Dalhousie University Oceanography