The workshop to develop the science plan for the third phase (2027–2037) of Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR) was held in Shanghai from 14 to 18 September 2026. Jointly hosted by the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research at East China Normal University and the IMBeR International Project Office, the workshop brought together members of the IMBeR Scientific Steering Committee and experts from its international network to refine research priorities and implementation pathways for the next phase.
In response to the challenges posed by accelerating global environmental change, IMBeR’s third-phase science plan will focus on three research themes: “Marine Ecosystem Resilience,” “Blue Food Transitions,” and “Ocean Interventions, Resilience and Just Futures.” Through interdisciplinary research and practical engagement, the programme will translate scientific knowledge into actionable governance strategies, providing a scientific foundation for healthy marine ecosystems, sustainable blue food provision, and equitable societal development.
During the workshop, IMBeR and the Research Center for Deep Sea of the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (RCDS-BRIN) signed a Letter of Intent for scientific cooperation. The partnership will strengthen collaboration in joint research, ocean observations, academic exchange, and capacity development, further connecting marine research communities in Indonesia and the wider Indo-Pacific region with IMBeR’s international scientific network and fostering regional cooperation and knowledge sharing.
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