EPB Calls on EU Leaders to Secure Long-Term Polar Research Funding

As the European Union begins shaping its next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF 2028–2034) and Framework Programme 10 (FP10), the European Polar Board (EPB) has released a letter and a supporting three-page information document directed at key European decision-makers. The letter and briefing highlight the importance of sustained and dedicated EU funding for polar research. Continued support will allow the EU to maintain its leadership in discovery and respond to the evolving challenges of a changing world, confidently, collaboratively, and with foresight.

The letter, addressed to Members of the European Parliament, Members of the European Commission, Prime Ministers and Governmental Representatives of the EU Member States builds on EPB's recently open call already supported by over 750 research professionals. The accompanying three-page information document provide examples of existing contributions of EU-funded Polar Research to EU priorities and strategies. Looking at the future, the document identifies four priority research areas essential for Europe over the next decade and emphasizes how a dedicated funding instrument for Polar Research will help EU to maintain its leadership in polar governance and ensure Europe stays prepared, competitive, and adaptive in a rapidly changing world.

EPB invites the broader research community and public to read and share these documents as part of a collective effort to secure the future of European polar research.

EPB Calls on EU Leaders to Secure Long-Term Polar Research Funding

Letter and a supporting three-page information document directed at key European decision-makers

EPB’s open call to secure Europe’s leadership in Polar Research by targeted investments in FP10

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