IMBeR Synthesis and Future Planning Meeting (Future Oceans 3)
Future Oceans 3 – Navigating a future ocean: Inward, outward, and forward
When and Where
Time: 2025.05.13 – 2025.05.16
Location: Shanghai, China
As IMBeR (Integrated Marine Biosphere Research) approaches the conclusion of its decade-long journey from 2016 to 2025, we invite you to join us at the IMBeR Synthesis and Future Planning Meeting (Future Oceans 3, FO3). This pivotal event will explore three core themes: Looking Inward, Looking Outward, and Looking Forward.
Core Themes:
- Theme 1: Looking Inward: Reflecting on IMBeR’s scientific achievements over the past decade (2016-2025).
- Theme 2: Looking Outward: Reviewing IMBeR’s interactions with relevant scientific projects, programs, organizations, and initiatives.
- Theme 3: Looking Forward: Envisioning the future of marine biosphere research post-IMBeR
Future Oceans 3 will bring together IMBeR’s diverse science teams—including Regional Programs, Working Groups, Endorsed Projects, Study Groups, national committees, and the Interdisciplinary Marine Early Career Network (IMECaN)—as well as representatives from international organizations, policymakers, and early career researchers. Participants are encouraged to present their achievements, propose new projects, and organize specialized sessions tailored to their needs.
The outcome of this meeting will help shape the future of marine biosphere research, focusing on addressing the cumulative impacts of multiple stressors on our oceans and developing scientific solutions for mitigation.
Join us in shaping the next phase of marine biosphere science for a sustainable future.
Sponsors
We are very grateful for the generous support provided by the following sponsors (in alphabetical order), with more to be confirmed:
- East China Normal University (ECNU)
- Future Earth
- Institute of Eco-Chongming, ECNU
- Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions (ONCE)
- School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, ECNU
- Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR)
- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research (SKLEC), ECNU
After-Meeting Event
IMBeR Scientific Steering Committee Meeting 2025
Date: 16 May 2025
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