EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue

The European Commission in association with the European External Action Service will organise the EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue in Brussels on 1-2 September 2026, with side events on 3 September.

For details: EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue - Oceans and fisheries

 

8th Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences (XMAS-8) to be held in Xiamen, China, January 12-15, 2027

Session focused on the Arctic Ocean that will be part of the 8th Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences (XMAS-8) to be held in Xiamen, China, January 12-15, 2027. The session is entitled "Arctic Ocean: Physical Processes and their Effects on Climate and the Ecosystem ".
The deadline of abstract submission is on June 30, 2026
Further information on the session and the symposium can be found at https://mel-xmas.net/index.html

A year at EPB, 2025 Activity Report

The report highlights a milestone year for EPB, marking 30 years of coordination and collaboration across the European polar research community. It reflects a period of transition, including the relocation of the Secretariat to Umeå and the integration of the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), alongside continued engagement with policy, research, and international partners.

Access to the report: A Year at EPB: 2025 Activity Report Published | European Polar Board

Concluso a Roma l'Arctic Circle – Polar Dialogue: l'Italia guida il confronto sulle regioni polari - Comunicato stampa

Scienziati, ministri, rappresentanti istituzionali e delle società civile di oltre 40 Paesi si sono riuniti per due giorni a Roma, al Cnr, per discutere il futuro delle regioni polari tra ricerca, geopolitica e diplomazia scientifica

EU have now launched their Call for Evidence on the new "European Ocean Observation Initiative"

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Ocean Observation Initiative, one of the cornerstones of the European Ocean Pact. The initiative will improve access to actionable marine knowledge for everyone who relies on the ocean and make Europe a global leader in ocean observation and the development of related technologies.

Polar Night Week 26 - 29 January 2026 (virtual)

The Polar Night Week will take place 26 - 29 January 2026 (online). The PNW is an arena for exchange, reflection and planning of future activities and creates a vibrant atmosphere in the middle of the beauty of the Polar Night.

This annual meeting brings the SIOS community together for science seminars, working group meetings and plenary discussions. One of the highlights is the release of newest issue of the State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) report.