A year at EPB, 2025 Activity Report

A year at EPB: 2025 Activity Report presents an overview of the activities, achievements, and strategic developments of the European Polar Board (EPB) during 2025. Marking its 30th anniversary, the report highlights a year characterised by organisational transition, strengthened coordination, and continued engagement across the European and international polar research landscape.

Key developments include the relocation of the EPB Secretariat to Umeå, Sweden, and the integration of the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), reinforcing EPB’s role as a central platform for coordination, cooperation, and dialogue within the European polar research community.

The report outlines EPB’s contributions to European policy discussions, particularly in relation to the upcoming Framework Programme 10 (FP10) and the EU Multiannual Financial Framework, as well as its engagement in EU-funded projects, international partnerships, and global initiatives such as preparations for the Fifth International Polar Year (2032–2033) and the UN Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034).

It also presents highlights from EPB Members across Europe, showcasing the breadth of scientific activities, infrastructures, and collaborations that underpin European polar research.

Overall, the report emphasises EPB’s continued commitment to fostering coordination, enhancing visibility, and supporting a connected, responsive, and impactful polar research community in Europe and beyond.