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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Authors: Daniel J. Ford, Jamie D. Shutler, Javier Blanco-Sacristán, Sophie Corrigan, Thomas G. Bell, Mingxi Yang, Vassilis Kitidis, Philip D. Nightingale, Ian Brown, Werenfrid Wimmer, David K. Woolf, Tânia Casal, Craig Donlon, Gavin H. Tilstone & Ian Ashton Journal: Nature Geoscience Read the full paper here.
The IMBeR Executive Committee Meeting and Ad Hoc Workshop with Invited Guests took place from October 21 to 23, 2024, at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The event included a two-and-a-half-day workshop followed by a half-day closed meeting. Outcomes from the meeting will be discussed further with the IMBeR Scientific Steering Committee…
On October 19, East China Normal University (ECNU) held a signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR) and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) at its Minhang campus. Representatives from the three parties signed the trilateral MoU: Jian Wu, Assistant President and Executive Dean of the…
On October 25, under the theme “Excellence in Science,” the 2024 World Laureates Forum (WLA) opened at its permanent site in Shanghai, China. The WLA’s Basic Science and Interdisciplinary Frontiers Forum featured a focus on Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions (ONCE) Creating New Productive Forces, aligning with the mission of advancing science for a shared human future….
New IMBeR National Contacts for Iran and Pakistan We are delighted to welcome Dr. Maryam Ghaemi as IMBeR’s National Contact for Iran and Dr. Samina Kidwai as the National Contact for Pakistan. Maryam Ghaemi National Contact for Iran Dr. Maryam Ghaemi is the Head of the Bushehr Oceanography Center at the Iranian National Institute…