Our Ocean from Space on display at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

Following its opening in Barcelona and its display at the MiCo during the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the traveling exhibition Our Ocean from Space recently arrived at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The exhibition has reached Paris with the support of Mercator Ocean International, as part of the OceanPredict Symposium 2024, taking place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris from 18 to 22 November 2024.

The opening ceremony took place on 18 November, supported by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and Mercator Ocean International. The event was attended by Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary, IOC/UNESCO; Pierre Bahurel, Director-General of Mercator Ocean; Rejane Hervé, Responsible for Outreach and Partnership, IOC/UNESCO; Maria Mendendez, Head of Corporate and Institutional Communications at ESA; Craig Donlon, Head of the Earth Observation Systems Architecture Office, ESA; Eric Chassignet, Director and Professor at Florida State University; Fiorella Coliolo and Benoît Delpanque, Curators of the exhibition.

About the exhibition

How do Earth’s oceans appear from space? What are the consequences of human activity on marine ecosystems? Satellites help to explore a wide range of scientific themes, such as the evolution of Arctic Sea ice, ocean warming, sea level rise and the impact of climate change on coral reefs and biodiversity. Our Ocean from Space highlights how crucial satellite observations of the oceans are for both marine protection and for more responsible and sustainable use of valuable ocean resources. The exhibition combines stunning satellite images from ESA and other partners with insights from scientific experts, local decision-makers, and coastal stakeholders who discuss current efforts to protect our precious marine ecosystems. The exhibition is co-produced by UNESCO and ESA, with the support of Mercator Ocean International and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Other collaborators include the French Space Agency (CNES), the Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC), Planetek Italia, the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), Shom, Prométhée Earth Intelligence, and the Maldives Space Research Organization (MSRO).

Discover more about Our Ocean from Space.

Practical information

• Address: UNESCO Headquarters, 7 Place de Fontenoy, Paris.
• Dates: The exhibition will be on display until 31 December 2024.
• Hours: Always free and accessible at the outdoor gates.

ESA’s headquarters is just a few minutes' walk away; extend your visit and deepen your knowledge of ESA activities at the Astrolabe, ESA's visitor center.

For further information, contact:

Maria Menendez
Head of Corporate and Institutional Communications at ESA
maria.menendez@esa.int

Franca Morgia
Outreach Advisor at ESA
franca.morgia@esa.int