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26/07/2010
Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for Mediterranean and Eastern European Countries: Towards a holistic Maritime Policy, 14 November - 17 December 2010, Malta

The IOI Malta Training course on Regional Ocean Governance for 2010 is taking place from 14 November - 17 December, in Malta. The theme of the course draws upon the conduct of maritime affairs in line with the Lisbon Strategy, targeting the Millennium Development Goals and building upon a holistic and integrated maritime policy following the principles enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It focuses on the linkages between natural, social and economic sciences and the development of sustainable ocean governance. Applicants should register their interest in the course by submitting the online Preliminary Interest Form (http://www.capemalta.net). Applicants are subsequently requested to send full details in an application form (including the Participant Nomination and Medical Form). The preliminary and full application forms can be accessed from http://www.capemalta.net or by writing to the Course Coordinator, Ms. Antonella Vassallo on ioimaltacourse@capemalta.net. There is also support to provide bursaries to the right candidates, and participants that can sustain in part the cost of their participation such as by covering air travel costs will also be considered. The deadline for applications is 14 September 2010.
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22/07/2010
Post-doc position on Coupled Biogeochemical-Physical Modelling as part of the EU FP7 EUROBASIN project, IMS-METU, Turkey

The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) of the Middle East Technical University (METU) invites applications for an 18-month Postdoc position on Coupled Biogeochemical-Physical Modelling as part of the EU FP7 EUROBASIN project. The focus of the research will be to describe, understand and predict the impact of climate change and variability and man's activity (fisheries) on marine ecosystem structure and function in the North Atlantic Ocean and adjacent shelf seas. For more information, please see the relevant document.
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07/04/2010
Getting Fresh: Will a Warming Climate Disrupt the Gulf Stream and Other Essential Ocean Currents?

If the melting of the polar ice caps injects great amounts of freshwater into the world's oceans, climate scientists fear that the influx could affect currents enough to drastically change the weather on land.

http://www.scientificamerican.com

24/03/2010
1st International Conference on Marine and Maritime Affairs (ICMMA), 15-16 September 2010, University of Plymouth, UK

The University of Plymouth is establishing a biennial international conference on Marine and Maritime Affairs, and this inaugural event will be held in Plymouth on the 15 and 16 September 2010. The theme of this year's Conference is 'Sustainability in the Marine and Maritime Industries'. The conference is directed at stimulating dialogue between academics, policy-makers and professionals within and between the marine and maritime fields. If you are interested in presenting a paper at the conference by submitting an extended abstract, or interested in presenting a poster at the accompanying exhibition, please visit http://www.icmma.inf

17/02/2010
ClimECO2 - International Summer School co-organized by IUEM, IMBER and Europole Mer, 23-27 August 2010, Brest, France

ClimECO2: Oceans, Marine Ecosystems, and Society facing Climate Change is an international summer school co-organized by IUEM, IMBER and Europole Mer, planned to take place from 23-27 August 2010, in Brest, France. This 5-day training programme aims to provide participants with an overview of knowledge, methods, models and approaches for analyzing the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and the consequences for society. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2010. This is an interdisciplinary summer school. Applications are welcomed from both natural and social scientists (PhD, Post-docs, engineers and researchers) working on topics related to 'oceans and climate change' and who are interested in the challenging issue of crossing the barriers between disciplines. Travel grants are available. Please visit http://www.europolemer.eu to see if you are eligible.

03/02/2010
14th International Conference on Harmful Algae, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, 1-5 November 2010

The 14th International conference on Harmful Algae will take place in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece on 1-5 November 2010. The conference will be held under the auspices of the International Society for the Study of Harmful Algae (ISSHA) and the Hellenic Center for Marine Research (HCMR). For more information, please visit the conference website at http://www.hab2010.gr

23/06/2009
Rising ocean temperatures near worst-case predictions

The ocean is warming about 50 per cent faster than reported two years ago, according to an update of the latest climate science. A report compiling research presented at a science congress in Copenhagen in March says recent observations are near the worst-case predictions of the 2007 report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. To read more of this article please see http://www.theage.com. Additionally, the synthesis report from the climate congress in Copenhagen can be found at http://climatecongress.ku.dk

09/06/2009
Report of the Stakeholders Conference, Maritime Day, Rome, Italy, 19-20 May 2009

A workshop to highlight the importance of the science/policy/industry triangular cooperation for the integrated management of sea basins was held in Rome, from 19-20 May 2009. The workshop focused on two areas: the Baltic (results from the BONUS programme) and the Mediterranean (results from the SESAME project). The report of the workshop can be downloaded by clicking on More. Additionally, for more information, please visit http://ec.europa.eu
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07/04/2009
The White Paper: Plans to prepare Europe for climate change

Recent research suggests that climate change will strike harder and faster than originally thought, and while developing countries may be the hardest hit, Europe will not escape unscathed. Thus, the European commission is now proposing that EU member countries start to think about how to adapt to climate change.
The European Commission recently presented a policy paper known as the White Paper which presents the framework for adaptation measures and policies to reduce the European Union's vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. The proposal recommends studies to increase understanding of climate change. It also calls for strategies to manage resources better, an assessment of the costs and benefits of adapting to climate change and reliable tools to monitor how the changing environment affects health. To read or download the White Paper please see http://ec.europa.eu

07/04/2009
Impacts of Europe's changing climate: 2008 indicator-based assessment report

This report, published in September 2009, presents past and projected climate change and impacts in Europe by means of about 40 indicators and identifies sectors and regions most vulnerable with a high need for adaptation. The report covers the several indicator categories, including atmosphere and climate, cryosphere, marine biodiversity and ecosystems, water quantity and freshwater qualit among others. The report also shows the need for adaptation actions at EU, national and regional level. The report is a joint effort of the European Environment Agency (EEA), the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC-IES) and the World Health Organisation Europe (WHO). You may download the report at http://www.eea.euro

15/03/2007
European Science Foundation-Marine Board study report: 'Impact of climate change on European marine and coastal environment - Ecosystem approach'.

The latest European Science Foundation-Marine Board study report, 'Impact of climate change on European marine and coastal environment - Ecosystem approach' says that climate changes brews trouble for marine life in European Seas.
More information can be found at the following website http://www.esf.org
The report can also be downloaded in the Documents section of our website.
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