About JPI Oceans
JPI Oceans is an institutionalised, transgovernmental platform with the capacity to strategically prioritise, structure, and fund transnational research and innovation for sustainably healthy and productive seas and oceans. We serve the interests of our member countries and their ocean-related political priorities, whilst maintaining agile governance and streamlined operations that enable a dynamic agenda of impactful activities. Our newly published Strategy Framework 2026-30 sets out the strategic cornerstones and thematic scope for the next five years, reaffirming our unique positioning and purpose.
Our Vision
To be the leading transnational platform for ocean research programming, performance, and policy.
Our Mission
To facilitate the efficient provision of expert knowledge and sustainable solutions to enable informed policy delivery and economic development.
How we are organised
We are a transgovernmental platform for marine and maritime research and innovation. Our members are ministries and funding agencies that develop, fund and implement national research agendas. Grounded in European roots but increasingly opening to global collaborations, JPI Oceans is broadening its membership to include partners from beyond Europe.
How we operate
The Strategy Framework 2026-2030 sets the strategic cornerstones and thematic scope for impactful transgovernmental research and innovation in support of healthy and productive seas and oceans.
Who we are
JPI Oceans consists of 15 member countries, with a further six countries currently pending status decision.