Marine ecosystems and human societies are facing growing challenges arising from climate change, biodiversity loss, and increasing human pressures on the ocean. Addressing these challenges requires interdisciplinary research that connects marine ecosystem processes with social and governance dimensions. Building on two decades of international collaboration, Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR) is entering its third phase (2027–2036), guided by a new Science Plan and Implementation Strategy (SPIS).
IMBeR 3.0 focuses on three interconnected Science Challenges: (1) Marine Ecosystem Resilience, examining ecosystem responses to multiple stressors, extreme events, and ecological thresholds; (2) Blue Food Transitions, exploring pathways towards more sustainable, climate-resilient, and equitable fisheries, aquaculture, and food systems; and (3) Ocean Interventions and Just Futures, assessing the effectiveness, risks, trade-offs, and governance of ocean-based interventions, including ecosystem restoration and blue carbon approaches.
The new SPIS also outlines approaches to strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific synthesis, data coordination, capacity development, and science–policy interactions. This presentation will introduce the scientific priorities and implementation framework of IMBeR 3.0, and discuss opportunities for collaboration with complementary international research programmes and the broader marine science community. Through these efforts, IMBeR aims to contribute to a better understanding of changing marine social–ecological systems and to support research relevant to ocean sustainability.
 

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