EPB at SCAR Ocean Science Conference and Delegates’ Meeting
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The Executive Secretary of the European Polar Board (EPB), Dr. Maria Grigoratou, participated in the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference and the XXXIX SCAR Delegates’ Meeting, held in Oslo, Norway, in August 2026. The events brought together members of the international Antarctic research community to exchange scientific knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and discuss priorities for the future of Antarctic research.
Camilla Brekke, Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute at a panel discussion. Photo: NPI, https://www.flickr.com/photos/204917148@N08/albums/
The SCAR Open Science Conference featured a broad programme of plenary lectures, scientific sessions, workshops, and discussions covering a wide range of Antarctic and Southern Ocean research. The EPB Executive Secretary also participated in the XXXIX SCAR Delegates’ Meeting, which provided an opportunity for SCAR members and representatives to discuss the organisation’s activities, developments, and future priorities. Participation in both events supported the EPB’s engagement with the international Antarctic research community and provided opportunities to exchange perspectives on research coordination and international collaboration.
EPB's Executive Secretary Maria Grigoratou with Giuliana Panieri, Director of the Institute of Polar Sciences - CNR and EPB representative at the SCAR Ocean Science Conference. Photo: NPI, https://www.flickr.com/photos/204917148@N08/albums/
The Norwegian Polar Institute led the Local Organizing Committee for SCAR 2026, working together with representatives from several Norwegian research and funding institutions, including the Institute of Marine Research, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, the University of Bergen, the University of Oslo, the Research Council of Norway, and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS). Together, the organisations supported a welcoming and high-quality conference that fostered scientific exchange, collaboration, and engagement across the Antarctic research community.
