Scientific Steering Committee (SSC)
IMBeR’s main decision making body is its SSC. The SSC is responsible for providing scientific guidance and overseeing the development, planning and implementation of IMBeR. The committee meets annually and decides upon policy and future research.
International Project Office
The International Project Office China (IPO-China) was established as a Regional Project Office (RPO) in 2011 at the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University in Shanghai. In January 2020, it transitioned into the International Project Office (IPO-China) to promote IMBeR research in the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. IPO-China became the sole remaining IPO upon the closure of the IPO-Canada in March 2024. The IPO-China provides day-to-day administrative support for IMBeR science and its SSC activities and facilitates communication within and outside the project.
Regional Programmes, Working Groups and Endorsed Projects
IMBeR research is carried out via regional and global programmes, working groups, task teams, endorsed and contributing projects, conferences, and capacity-building activities including IMECaN and summer schools. Regional Programmes have their own science and implementation plans.
National Contacts
National Contacts who are involved in IMBeR relevant work around the world, are appointed to ensure broad international participation and collaboration to support the development and coordination of IMBeR.
