EUropean DIgital Twin Ocean phase 2

ongoing

"EDITO (European Digital Twin Ocean) enters Phase 2 with a bold vision to scale up its capabilities, broaden its user base, and establish itself as the cornerstone for co-creating the European Digital Twin Ocean (EU DTO). Central to the EU Mission ""Restore our Ocean and Waters,"" EDITO aims to empower decision-makers, researchers, and communities with cutting-edge tools and actionable knowledge, fostering collaboration across public, private, and civil society sectors. In Phase 1, EDITO validated its potential by integrating diverse data, models, and tools, collaborating with leading marine initiatives such as EMODnet and Copernicus Marine Service. Building on this foundation, Phase 2 will expand the platform’s reach, ensuring accessibility for non-experts while enhancing its services for researchers and institutional contributors. The service model comprises three tiers, explore, create and contribute for addressing the needs of non-expert users, researchers, institutions and businesses. Key initiatives include scaling the cloud-native infrastructure, integrating high-resolution data into a unified Core Catalogue, and implementing robust validation for third-party contributions. Phase 2 will also drive community engagement through Horizon Europe collaborations, open calls, and outreach activities like hackathons and innovation challenges. EDITO aligns with global initiatives, including the UN DITTO Program and Destination Earth, ensuring interoperability and adherence to international standards. It supports the development of tailored ""local twins"" in Lighthouse Areas, addressing regional ecosystem and climate needs. By 2030, EDITO envisions a fully operational DTO platform, serving as a global benchmark for digital ocean solutions. With a user-centric approach and commitment to co-creation, Phase 2 is a pivotal step toward transforming fragmented marine data into actionable, accessible knowledge for all."