Recent Publications
Navigating the Future VI
Navigating the Future VI is a flagship foresight EMB Position Paper that explores the role of the Ocean in the wider Earth system and promotes collaboration between disciplines to tackle global issues. This document aims to influence and guide international, European and national research funding programmes, policy development and inspire the scientific community. This publication aligns with and provides input to important initiatives such as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters, aiming to enhance awareness of the Ocean's critical role in addressing the climate, fresh water and biodiversity crises while supporting human health and wellbeing.
Marine habitat mapping
EMB Annual Report 2023
Throughout 2023, EMB organised a range of impactful initiatives, such as the EurOCEAN 2023 conference, the first EMB ECOP Network Forum, a Brown Bag Lunch, and the launch of four new foresight publications. EMB also continued its EMBracing the Ocean artist-in-residence and EMB Ambassador programmes. To learn more about EMB’s activities and achievements, dive into the EMB's 2023 Annual Report.
Building Coastal Resilience in Europe
Blue Carbon: Challenges and opportunities to mitigate the climate and biodiversity crises
News
EMB attends the 4th EcoScope General Assembly in Mallorca
Launch of Navigating the Future VI
Today, 23 October 2024, EMB launches its flagship foresight publication Navigating the Future VI. This document explores the critical role of the Ocean in relation to global climate, biodiversity, fresh water, and people, offering strategic direction regarding the future of marine research and policy.
EMB ECOP Network Formalised
On 1 October 2024, during the Plenary Meeting, the EMB Board approved the formalisation of the EMB ECOP Network within EMB.
EMB attends first Annual Surimi Meeting in Bergen
3rd BRIDGE General Assembly, Tbilisi, Georgia
Upcoming events
Discovery of animal life in the ocean’s crust at deep-sea hydrothermal vents: implications for future research and management
21 November 2024
ECOP Wednesdays December 2024
04 December 2024
On Wednesday 4 December 2024, EMB and its Young Ambassadors will host an ECOP Wednesday series event on the topic of "The Collective Path Towards IPOS - the Role of Youth and Early Career Practitioners". The session will feature Tanya Brodie Rudolph and Lucas Becquet as speakers. The talk will be followed by an interactive Q&A discussion. The event will be one hour long, from 14:00 - 15:00 CET.
Distribution models and habitat mapping for the application of an ecosystem approach to management
19 December 2024
9th EMB Forum
02 April 2025