29 March 2026 | 08:00 - 12:00 CEST
Open and Closed Sessions- HYBRID
Room: Mødelokale 2
Organiser: Kylie Owen (European Polar Coordination Office and European Polar Board, Sweden)
Session Description:
Context and Rationale
The polar regions are key to understanding and addressing changes in the climate–ocean–biodiversity nexus. Yet funding for polar research is often unstable: project-based structures and shifting priorities create fluctuations that could run counter to the urgent need for sustained, long-term investment. While stable support is indispensable, effective coordination and dissemination can help reduce the risks of fragmentation, ensure that knowledge is not lost when projects end, and increase the likelihood that findings inform policy and global dialogue.
Workshop Focus
The workshop will bring together EU Polar Cluster projects and external experts to exchange experiences and lessons learnt on science dissemination, project legacy, and the role of projects in informing policies and missions. It will also explore how projects can enhance their links with coordination and dissemination tools, such as the EU Polar Cluster and the Polar Catalyst platform. These tools, currently coordinated by the European Polar Coordination Office, are legacy outcomes of the EU-PolarNet projects. While centred on EU-funded projects, international experts will be invited to share perspectives and lessons learned.