The Head of the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO) and Executive Secretary of the European Polar Board (EPB), Maria Grigoratou, was featured in a recent Science|Business article discussing the European Commission’s plans to establish an EU Polar Research Hub.
The new EU Arctic Policy sets out ambitions for EPCO as a central hub for polar research and policy.
The latest progress report on International Polar Year 5 (2032–2033) highlights key developments in its preparations.
We are looking for an Officer to support the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO) and EPB’s activities in EU-funded projects.
EPB and EPCO took part in the ESA Polar Science Cluster meeting, strengthening links with ESA.
EPCO highlighted the importance of coordination, long-term Arctic observations, and connecting research with policy and society.
EPB's Executive Secretary participated in the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference and the XXXIX SCAR Delegates’ Meeting, held in Oslo, in August 2026.
EPB is a partner in Beyond Arctic PASSION, a Horizon Europe project coordinated by BAS, with 40+ partners to strengthen Arctic observations.
EPB and Seascape Consultants Ltd are organising the event on behalf of the Horizon Europe projects OCEAN ICE and EPOC, which they are partners in.
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that the International Coordination Office (ICO) for IPY-5 will be based in Tromsø, Norway.
