A Year at EPB: 2025 Activity Report Published
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Maria Grigoratou
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The European Polar Board has published its 2025 Activity Report, marking a milestone year that combines transition, reflection, and renewed strategic direction.
Celebrating 30 years of EPB, the report highlights how the organisation continues to serve as a key platform for coordination and collaboration across the European polar research community. In 2025, important developments included the relocation of the EPB Secretariat to Umeå, Sweden, and the integration of the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), strengthening EPB’s role in supporting long-term cooperation and alignment across Europe.
Reflecting on the year, EPB Chair Prof. Peter Sköld emphasised the importance of coordinated action:
“As we mark thirty years of the European Polar Board, we are reminded that coordination has always been at the heart of our mission, but its meaning has evolved. Today, coordination is not only about connecting activities across countries and institutions; it is about ensuring that European polar science speaks with clarity, relevance, and impact in a rapidly changing world.”
Throughout the year, EPB reinforced its engagement with policymakers, international partners, and the scientific community, contributing to discussions on the future of European research and innovation, including Framework Programme 10 (FP10) and the EU’s long-term funding priorities. At the same time, EPB remained actively involved in EU-funded projects and global initiatives, including preparations for the Fifth International Polar Year (2032–2033) and the UN Decade of Actions for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034).
The report also showcases the diverse activities of EPB Members across Europe, reflecting the strength, expertise, and collaborative spirit of the European polar research landscape.
Looking ahead, EPB will continue to strengthen coordination, enhance visibility, and foster collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and borders, supporting a more connected and impactful European polar research community.
Read and download the full report here.