New IMBeR endorsed project: EXPAND – will nitrogEn fiXaTion offset nitrogen dePletion in expAnding oceaN Deserts?
IMBeR is delighted to announce its latest endorsed project: EXPAND – will nitrogEn fiXaTion offset nitrogen dePletion in expAnding oceaN Deserts? EXPAND is a five-year project led by Dr. Mar Benavides at the National Oceanography Centre, funded by the ERC (European Research Council) Consolidator Grant 2024 with 2.6 million euros. The project focuses on the impact…
IMBeR Welcomes Four New Scientific Steering Committee Members
We are delighted to welcome four new members who have joined IMBeR’s Scientific Steering Committee (SSC): Jacob Carstensen, Masahiko Fujii, Ivan Valiela, and A’an Johan Wahyudi. The SSC is responsible for the overarching leadership and scientific direction of IMBeR. Jacob Carstensen is a Professor at Aarhus University, Department of Ecoscience. From an educational background in mathematics…
IMBeR Welcomes Three Newly Inducted Fellows
We are delighted to announce the induction of three distinguished Fellows: John Keesing, Hongbin Liu, and Peter Thompson. As part of IMBeR’s “wise council”, they will contribute their expertise to support strategic decision-making and strengthen IMBeR’s interdisciplinary approach. As members of IMBeR’s “wise council”, they were invited to assist in producing synthesis products of the…
Dr. Peng Lian, Co-leader of CLIOTOP Task Team, Appointed to PICES Advisory Panel on Early Career Ocean Professionals
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Peng Lian, Assistant Professor at the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, has been appointed to serve on the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) Advisory Panel on Early Career Ocean Professionals (AP-ECOP). This appointment recognizes Dr. Lian’s significant contributions to marine science and his growing leadership within the…
Indonesia Marine Biogeochemistry Forum (IMBF) Webinar Series Update
The Indonesia Marine Biogeochemistry Forum (IMBF) launched its webinar series to mainstream marine biogeochemistry as a vital field of study. The first two sessions, held on 17 October and 14 November 2024, covered topics such as the global carbon cycle, ocean chemistry, and the biogeochemical impacts of climate change. Designed to engage both experts…
Scientific Steering Committee Meeting Held in November 2024
The IMBeR Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) convened its 2024 Annual Meeting online on 15 November 2024. To accommodate participants across different time zones, the meeting was conducted in two sessions. Chair Prof. Dongyan Liu opened the meeting by welcoming all participants, with the quorum confirmed by the IPO. Dongyan provided updates on IMBeR governance since…
IMBeR Welcomes Three New Vice-Chairs of the Scientific Steering Committee
We are delighted to welcome three new Vice-Chairs of the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC): Nina Bednaršek, Rowan Trebilco, and Derek Armitage. The new Vice-Chairs were officially confirmed in October by the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research and Future Earth. Nina Bednaršek focuses on ocean acidification and the impacts of multiple stressors and changes on marine…
IMBeR IPO Fall 2024 Internship Program Officially Launched
In November, the IMBeR International Project Office (IPO) successfully conducted the interviews for the IMBeR Internship Program, Fall 2024. As part of IMBeR’s capacity-developing activities, this internship program is specifically tailored for students at East China Normal University (ECNU). It aims to provide hands-on experience with the operations of an international project office, offer insights…