In recognition of the importance of the National Focal Points' (NFP) role in the development of a fit-for-purpose, integrated global ocean observing system, the GOOS Steering Committee (GOOS-SC) requested an update to the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the NFP. This is to help GOOS better serve Member States’ ocean observing activities and help Member States contribute to the implementation of sustained global ocean  observing systems. These draft ToR were reviewed and updated by the NFP Task Team, and sent to Member States for their comments. Subsequently, the updated draft ToR were presented to the GOOS-SC. The resulting approved GOOS NFP Terms of Reference reflect the importance of the National Focal Points' role in the implementation of the GOOS 2030 Strategy.