Maria Grigoratou
@mariagrigoratou.bsky.social
Passionate about polar ecosystems, the Ocean, and plankton ecology | Executive Secretary- European Polar Board. Opinions are my own.
www.mariagrigoratou.com
https://europeanpolarboard.org/
www.mariagrigoratou.com
https://europeanpolarboard.org/
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🌊❄️ Applications are open for the Saroma Sea Ice School 2026 (Feb 28–Mar 9, Hokkaido, Japan)!
Hands-on polar science training for early-career researchers.
Organized by BEPSII, CATCH & CIceClouds.
Apply by Sept 2025 👉
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/saroma... #PolarScience #SeaIce #Fieldwork
Hands-on polar science training for early-career researchers.
Organized by BEPSII, CATCH & CIceClouds.
Apply by Sept 2025 👉
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/saroma... #PolarScience #SeaIce #Fieldwork
July 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🌊❄️ Applications are open for the Saroma Sea Ice School 2026 (Feb 28–Mar 9, Hokkaido, Japan)!
Hands-on polar science training for early-career researchers.
Organized by BEPSII, CATCH & CIceClouds.
Apply by Sept 2025 👉
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/saroma... #PolarScience #SeaIce #Fieldwork
Hands-on polar science training for early-career researchers.
Organized by BEPSII, CATCH & CIceClouds.
Apply by Sept 2025 👉
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/saroma... #PolarScience #SeaIce #Fieldwork
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The EU Arctic Forum meets in Finland to discuss regional challenges! Read more in the article from the @ec.europa.eu 's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries: oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-arct...
The EU Arctic Forum meets in Finland to discuss regional challenges
Recent geopolitical and geoeconomic developments are exacerbating long-known challenges across the Arctic, in particular climate change and its impacts. With its strong strategic interests, in particu...
oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The EU Arctic Forum meets in Finland to discuss regional challenges! Read more in the article from the @ec.europa.eu 's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries: oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-arct...
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A large number of products are available here: kdrive.infomaniak.com/app/share/20...
- Recommendations to Heads of State and Governments, summary in 6 UN languages
- Urgent call for coral reefs
- Policy brief "Knowledge for a thriving ocean"
- Manifesto
- Correspondence on US federal cuts 🌊
#OOSC
- Recommendations to Heads of State and Governments, summary in 6 UN languages
- Urgent call for coral reefs
- Policy brief "Knowledge for a thriving ocean"
- Manifesto
- Correspondence on US federal cuts 🌊
#OOSC
June 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A large number of products are available here: kdrive.infomaniak.com/app/share/20...
- Recommendations to Heads of State and Governments, summary in 6 UN languages
- Urgent call for coral reefs
- Policy brief "Knowledge for a thriving ocean"
- Manifesto
- Correspondence on US federal cuts 🌊
#OOSC
- Recommendations to Heads of State and Governments, summary in 6 UN languages
- Urgent call for coral reefs
- Policy brief "Knowledge for a thriving ocean"
- Manifesto
- Correspondence on US federal cuts 🌊
#OOSC
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Different worldviews and knowledge systems
influence the ways people interact with and value nature. 🌿- IPBES #ValuesAssessment
All these values must be considered to effectively address the #biodiversity crisis. 🌍🧪
Read the Values Assessment Report: www.ipbes.net/the-values-a...
influence the ways people interact with and value nature. 🌿- IPBES #ValuesAssessment
All these values must be considered to effectively address the #biodiversity crisis. 🌍🧪
Read the Values Assessment Report: www.ipbes.net/the-values-a...
May 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Different worldviews and knowledge systems
influence the ways people interact with and value nature. 🌿- IPBES #ValuesAssessment
All these values must be considered to effectively address the #biodiversity crisis. 🌍🧪
Read the Values Assessment Report: www.ipbes.net/the-values-a...
influence the ways people interact with and value nature. 🌿- IPBES #ValuesAssessment
All these values must be considered to effectively address the #biodiversity crisis. 🌍🧪
Read the Values Assessment Report: www.ipbes.net/the-values-a...
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We are a growing network of >100 researchers and policymakers, working to understand climate change impacts on fisheries and marine ecosystems. 🐟 🐠 🐡 🌏
We welcome members from diverse educational and geographic backgrounds at all career stages.
Use this link to become a member: lnkd.in/ggup7VwB
We welcome members from diverse educational and geographic backgrounds at all career stages.
Use this link to become a member: lnkd.in/ggup7VwB
May 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We are a growing network of >100 researchers and policymakers, working to understand climate change impacts on fisheries and marine ecosystems. 🐟 🐠 🐡 🌏
We welcome members from diverse educational and geographic backgrounds at all career stages.
Use this link to become a member: lnkd.in/ggup7VwB
We welcome members from diverse educational and geographic backgrounds at all career stages.
Use this link to become a member: lnkd.in/ggup7VwB
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✍️ 475 external experts & 40 EPB members have already signed our open call to secure Europe’s leadership in #polarresearch by targeted investments in #FP10 - and the number is still growing! www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
🚨 Add your name to the open call: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🚨 Add your name to the open call: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM
✍️ 475 external experts & 40 EPB members have already signed our open call to secure Europe’s leadership in #polarresearch by targeted investments in #FP10 - and the number is still growing! www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
🚨 Add your name to the open call: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🚨 Add your name to the open call: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Inspired by the migration of Arctic terns, former Police drummer Stewart Copeland has teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart to create a pioneering composition incorporating the sounds of nature. 🌍🧪
Read more in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/music/2025/f...
Read more in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/music/2025/f...
‘The synergy is amazing’: Stewart Copeland album fuses nature and music
Exclusive: Former Police drummer and the naturalist Martyn Stewart collaborate on album inspired by migration of Arctic tern
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Inspired by the migration of Arctic terns, former Police drummer Stewart Copeland has teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart to create a pioneering composition incorporating the sounds of nature. 🌍🧪
Read more in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/music/2025/f...
Read more in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/music/2025/f...
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Support the Future of #PolarResearch! 🫴❄️
EPB has launched an open call to secure Europe’s leadership in Polar Research by targeted investments in FP10: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
🖊️ Sign the open call & help us to spread the word: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
EPB has launched an open call to secure Europe’s leadership in Polar Research by targeted investments in FP10: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
🖊️ Sign the open call & help us to spread the word: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Support the Future of #PolarResearch! 🫴❄️
EPB has launched an open call to secure Europe’s leadership in Polar Research by targeted investments in FP10: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
🖊️ Sign the open call & help us to spread the word: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
EPB has launched an open call to secure Europe’s leadership in Polar Research by targeted investments in FP10: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
🖊️ Sign the open call & help us to spread the word: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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📢 Exciting News! The Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 has just been published.
👉 Find more information and highlighted info days that will provide more information on the opportunities relevant to the polar research community on our website: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
👉 Find more information and highlighted info days that will provide more information on the opportunities relevant to the polar research community on our website: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
May 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
📢 Exciting News! The Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 has just been published.
👉 Find more information and highlighted info days that will provide more information on the opportunities relevant to the polar research community on our website: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
👉 Find more information and highlighted info days that will provide more information on the opportunities relevant to the polar research community on our website: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
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The European Polar Coordination Office (#EPCO) is pleased to welcome its new Officer, Dr Kylie Owen! 🎉
We are excited to announce her appointment and invite you to learn more about her background here: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
We are excited to announce her appointment and invite you to learn more about her background here: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
May 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The European Polar Coordination Office (#EPCO) is pleased to welcome its new Officer, Dr Kylie Owen! 🎉
We are excited to announce her appointment and invite you to learn more about her background here: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
We are excited to announce her appointment and invite you to learn more about her background here: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
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The international scientific community is invited join a special webinar on the Antarctica InSync initiative! ❄️
📅 Two sessions will take place:
🕖 Monday, 19 May 2025 | 07:00–09:00 UTC
🕒 Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 15:00–17:00 UTC
🔗 More info & registration: www.antarctica-insync.org/internationa...
📅 Two sessions will take place:
🕖 Monday, 19 May 2025 | 07:00–09:00 UTC
🕒 Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 15:00–17:00 UTC
🔗 More info & registration: www.antarctica-insync.org/internationa...
May 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The international scientific community is invited join a special webinar on the Antarctica InSync initiative! ❄️
📅 Two sessions will take place:
🕖 Monday, 19 May 2025 | 07:00–09:00 UTC
🕒 Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 15:00–17:00 UTC
🔗 More info & registration: www.antarctica-insync.org/internationa...
📅 Two sessions will take place:
🕖 Monday, 19 May 2025 | 07:00–09:00 UTC
🕒 Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 15:00–17:00 UTC
🔗 More info & registration: www.antarctica-insync.org/internationa...
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The European Polar Board and European Polar Coordination Office are officially established in Umeå, hosted by the Arctic Centre at Umeå University! It was celebrated with a top meeting with a wide international audience where the importance of Polar research in Europe was highlighted and discussed.
May 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The European Polar Board and European Polar Coordination Office are officially established in Umeå, hosted by the Arctic Centre at Umeå University! It was celebrated with a top meeting with a wide international audience where the importance of Polar research in Europe was highlighted and discussed.
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💥HAPPENING NOW💥
The first meeting to develop the summary for policymakers of the @ipbes.net #MonitoringAssessment is currently taking place in Hong Kong. 🌍
Wishing fruitful discussions & exchanges to all! 🧪
The first meeting to develop the summary for policymakers of the @ipbes.net #MonitoringAssessment is currently taking place in Hong Kong. 🌍
Wishing fruitful discussions & exchanges to all! 🧪
April 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
💥HAPPENING NOW💥
The first meeting to develop the summary for policymakers of the @ipbes.net #MonitoringAssessment is currently taking place in Hong Kong. 🌍
Wishing fruitful discussions & exchanges to all! 🧪
The first meeting to develop the summary for policymakers of the @ipbes.net #MonitoringAssessment is currently taking place in Hong Kong. 🌍
Wishing fruitful discussions & exchanges to all! 🧪
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"In daily life I meet people who ask me if the Arctic is actually changing," says Iain Rudkin, Arctic Operations Manager for the British Antarctic Survey.
"I wish they could see how much it's lost so quickly."
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
"I wish they could see how much it's lost so quickly."
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Treading gently: The scientists who leave little trace at the world's northernmost lab
Scientists in the high Arctic are lifting their labs into the air to avoid damage from melting permafrost.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"In daily life I meet people who ask me if the Arctic is actually changing," says Iain Rudkin, Arctic Operations Manager for the British Antarctic Survey.
"I wish they could see how much it's lost so quickly."
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
"I wish they could see how much it's lost so quickly."
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
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🤝 EPB Strengthening International Collaborations Ahead of Global Polar Science Initiatives 🌍
March and April 2025 have been productive months for EPB, marked by meetings with long-standing partners and new actors.
➡️ Read more on the EPB website: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
March and April 2025 have been productive months for EPB, marked by meetings with long-standing partners and new actors.
➡️ Read more on the EPB website: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
April 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🤝 EPB Strengthening International Collaborations Ahead of Global Polar Science Initiatives 🌍
March and April 2025 have been productive months for EPB, marked by meetings with long-standing partners and new actors.
➡️ Read more on the EPB website: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
March and April 2025 have been productive months for EPB, marked by meetings with long-standing partners and new actors.
➡️ Read more on the EPB website: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
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🌊🎙️ Welcome to the #BioEcoOcean Podcast! 🌍🐠
We’re excited to launch the very first episode of the #BioEcoOcean #Podcast Mini Series: "Ocean Observations of Marine Life" 🌎🔬🐠 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7brf...
#OneOceanOneFamily #OceanObservations #HorizonEurope
We’re excited to launch the very first episode of the #BioEcoOcean #Podcast Mini Series: "Ocean Observations of Marine Life" 🌎🔬🐠 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7brf...
#OneOceanOneFamily #OceanObservations #HorizonEurope
Ocean Observations of Marine Life
BioEcoOcean Podcast · Episode
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March 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🌊🎙️ Welcome to the #BioEcoOcean Podcast! 🌍🐠
We’re excited to launch the very first episode of the #BioEcoOcean #Podcast Mini Series: "Ocean Observations of Marine Life" 🌎🔬🐠 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7brf...
#OneOceanOneFamily #OceanObservations #HorizonEurope
We’re excited to launch the very first episode of the #BioEcoOcean #Podcast Mini Series: "Ocean Observations of Marine Life" 🌎🔬🐠 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7brf...
#OneOceanOneFamily #OceanObservations #HorizonEurope
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Dear BioEcoOcean Community! We’re excited to share the latest issue of the #BioEcoOcean #HorizonEU project quarterly newsletter, keeping you informed about our progress, insights, and upcoming events.
👉 Read the latest newsletter: bit.ly/4itFhQB
👉 Not subscribed yet? 👉 bioecoocean.org/newsletter/
👉 Read the latest newsletter: bit.ly/4itFhQB
👉 Not subscribed yet? 👉 bioecoocean.org/newsletter/
April 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Dear BioEcoOcean Community! We’re excited to share the latest issue of the #BioEcoOcean #HorizonEU project quarterly newsletter, keeping you informed about our progress, insights, and upcoming events.
👉 Read the latest newsletter: bit.ly/4itFhQB
👉 Not subscribed yet? 👉 bioecoocean.org/newsletter/
👉 Read the latest newsletter: bit.ly/4itFhQB
👉 Not subscribed yet? 👉 bioecoocean.org/newsletter/
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The report from the 2nd European Polar Science Week (3-6 September 2024) is now published! 💡
In Copenhagen, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders came together to strengthen collaboration on polar research.
🔍 Dive into the findings & recommendations here: eo4society.esa.int/2025/04/07/e...
In Copenhagen, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders came together to strengthen collaboration on polar research.
🔍 Dive into the findings & recommendations here: eo4society.esa.int/2025/04/07/e...
April 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The report from the 2nd European Polar Science Week (3-6 September 2024) is now published! 💡
In Copenhagen, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders came together to strengthen collaboration on polar research.
🔍 Dive into the findings & recommendations here: eo4society.esa.int/2025/04/07/e...
In Copenhagen, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders came together to strengthen collaboration on polar research.
🔍 Dive into the findings & recommendations here: eo4society.esa.int/2025/04/07/e...
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📍Save the date! The EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue & Arctic Youth Dialogue are coming to Kittilä, Finland 🇫🇮 on 26-27 June 2025.
🔗 Registration is now open - don’t miss out!
📅 Deadline: 6 June 2025
👉 oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/events/eu-ar...
🔗 Registration is now open - don’t miss out!
📅 Deadline: 6 June 2025
👉 oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/events/eu-ar...
April 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
📍Save the date! The EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue & Arctic Youth Dialogue are coming to Kittilä, Finland 🇫🇮 on 26-27 June 2025.
🔗 Registration is now open - don’t miss out!
📅 Deadline: 6 June 2025
👉 oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/events/eu-ar...
🔗 Registration is now open - don’t miss out!
📅 Deadline: 6 June 2025
👉 oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/events/eu-ar...
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#EUPolarCluster at #ASSW2025 ❄️
We had a great panel discussion on "Enhancing the Role of the EU Polar Cluster as a Network for EU-Funded Projects." 💡
It was also a pleasure to see our Cluster members stopping by the booth to present their projects and connect with others! 🙌
We had a great panel discussion on "Enhancing the Role of the EU Polar Cluster as a Network for EU-Funded Projects." 💡
It was also a pleasure to see our Cluster members stopping by the booth to present their projects and connect with others! 🙌
April 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#EUPolarCluster at #ASSW2025 ❄️
We had a great panel discussion on "Enhancing the Role of the EU Polar Cluster as a Network for EU-Funded Projects." 💡
It was also a pleasure to see our Cluster members stopping by the booth to present their projects and connect with others! 🙌
We had a great panel discussion on "Enhancing the Role of the EU Polar Cluster as a Network for EU-Funded Projects." 💡
It was also a pleasure to see our Cluster members stopping by the booth to present their projects and connect with others! 🙌
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🌐 On 20 March 2025, EPB took part in a @unesco.org -hosted brainstorming session on the UN Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences 2025-2034 held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.
➡️ More information: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
➡️ More information: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
March 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🌐 On 20 March 2025, EPB took part in a @unesco.org -hosted brainstorming session on the UN Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences 2025-2034 held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.
➡️ More information: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
➡️ More information: www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
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📣OCEAN ICE is part of the EU Polar Cluster booth at the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.
The EU Polar Cluster booth can be found in Glen Miller Ballroom in UMC - 212, come and have a look!💡
#ASSW #OCEANICE #PolarCluster
@europeanpolarboard.bsky.social @bas.ac.uk
The EU Polar Cluster booth can be found in Glen Miller Ballroom in UMC - 212, come and have a look!💡
#ASSW #OCEANICE #PolarCluster
@europeanpolarboard.bsky.social @bas.ac.uk
March 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📣OCEAN ICE is part of the EU Polar Cluster booth at the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.
The EU Polar Cluster booth can be found in Glen Miller Ballroom in UMC - 212, come and have a look!💡
#ASSW #OCEANICE #PolarCluster
@europeanpolarboard.bsky.social @bas.ac.uk
The EU Polar Cluster booth can be found in Glen Miller Ballroom in UMC - 212, come and have a look!💡
#ASSW #OCEANICE #PolarCluster
@europeanpolarboard.bsky.social @bas.ac.uk
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📢 Join us for an exciting webinar on data management in the EU-funded @oceaniceeu.bsky.social project! Hosted by EPB, this session will explore the use of Jupyter Notebooks & Google Colab in polar research.
📅8 April 2025 at 14:00 CEST
➡️Register for the webinar here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅8 April 2025 at 14:00 CEST
➡️Register for the webinar here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
📢 Join us for an exciting webinar on data management in the EU-funded @oceaniceeu.bsky.social project! Hosted by EPB, this session will explore the use of Jupyter Notebooks & Google Colab in polar research.
📅8 April 2025 at 14:00 CEST
➡️Register for the webinar here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅8 April 2025 at 14:00 CEST
➡️Register for the webinar here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🙌 We are excited to present the #EUPolarCluster alongside #EPCO at #ASSW2025 in Boulder, Colorado!
❄️ Visit our booth in UMC-212 anytime during the conference to learn more
❄️ Join the EU Polar Cluster session on March 24, 08:00–10:00 in UMC-384
👉 www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
❄️ Visit our booth in UMC-212 anytime during the conference to learn more
❄️ Join the EU Polar Cluster session on March 24, 08:00–10:00 in UMC-384
👉 www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
March 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🙌 We are excited to present the #EUPolarCluster alongside #EPCO at #ASSW2025 in Boulder, Colorado!
❄️ Visit our booth in UMC-212 anytime during the conference to learn more
❄️ Join the EU Polar Cluster session on March 24, 08:00–10:00 in UMC-384
👉 www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
❄️ Visit our booth in UMC-212 anytime during the conference to learn more
❄️ Join the EU Polar Cluster session on March 24, 08:00–10:00 in UMC-384
👉 www.europeanpolarboard.org/news-events/...
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We are bringing forward the full transition to #OpenData to 1 October 2025. This means that our entire Real-time Catalogue will be fully available under a CC-BY-4.0 licence at the maximum resolution. Find out more ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
March 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We are bringing forward the full transition to #OpenData to 1 October 2025. This means that our entire Real-time Catalogue will be fully available under a CC-BY-4.0 licence at the maximum resolution. Find out more ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...