International Cooperation
AFCSO supports a practical framework for Franco-Chinese cooperation—connecting teams, enabling joint programs, and accelerating responsible ocean science collaboration.
Bilateral Cooperation Framework
Shared scientific priorities
We align around ocean observing, ecosystem health, climate impacts, and sustainable blue innovation.
Trusted collaboration
AFCSO supports responsible exchange with clear expectations on integrity, ethics, and data stewardship.
Training and mobility
Bilateral programs help develop the next generation of ocean scientists through real project experience.
Knowledge dissemination
From seminars to syntheses, we focus on practical, high-quality outputs and accessible learning pathways.
Joint Laboratories & Centers
Coastal Dynamics Lab
Sediment transport, shoreline change, and coastal hazard assessment across shared case studies.
Ocean Biogeochemistry Hub
Carbon cycling, nutrient dynamics, and method harmonization across field sites and cruises.
Remote Sensing & Observing Center
Interoperable workflows for satellite data, in situ observations, and forecasting benchmarks.
Marine Biodiversity Network
Biodiversity indicators, restoration monitoring, and shared protocols for ecosystem assessment.
Active Cooperation Projects
Projects evolve each year based on partner priorities, new calls, and shared opportunities.
Joint field campaigns
Coordinated cruises and coastal surveys with harmonized sampling protocols.
Observing interoperability
Shared metadata templates and cross-validation of observing pipelines.
Nature-based solutions
Restoration monitoring pilots in estuaries and coastal wetlands.
Climate impacts on coasts
Comparative studies of extreme events, sea-level rise, and adaptation approaches.
Propose a Cooperation Idea
If you are a laboratory, institution, or partner organization, we’d love to discuss joint activities and programs.