EuroGOOS is delighted to announce that our Secretary General, Renuka Badhe , has been awarded the 2026 SCAR Medal for International Coordination by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).
The European Commission has launched two Calls for Evidence to support the development of the future European Ocean and Water Research & Innovation (R&I) Strategy , due to be adopted by the end of 2026.
The Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) is currently undertaking a community-led revisioning process and invites everyone with an interest in Arctic observing to share their perspectives through a short survey.
Researchers, innovators and organisations working in the blue economy are invited to apply for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) Rolling Transnational Access Call to Research Infrastructures (2026–2028) . The call offers access to a unique network of marine and maritime research infrastructures across Europe, supporting cutting-edge research and innovation for a more sustainable blue economy.
EuroGOOS and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) welcome the European Commission's OceanEye initiative as a major step for strengthening Europe's contribution to global ocean observation and intelligence
The Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS) has announced the opening of its 2026 SIOS Access Call . The call aims to support more efficient use and integration of Arctic observing systems by providing funded access to research infrastructure owned by SIOS member institutions.
We are pleased to share the Statement of the 11th EuroGOOS International Conference , held in Larnaca, Cyprus, from 18–20 May 2026 under the theme "Stronger Together" and kindly hosted by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) .
The European Commission has adopted its first dedicated strategies for islands and coastal communities, establishing a coordinated EU approach to address their specific challenges and unlock their long-term potential. The initiatives aim to strengthen economic opportunities, connectivity, resilience and quality of life for the 17 million people living on EU islands and the 95 million people residing in coastal areas.
The DITTO Summit 2026, the flagship international event of the Digital Twins of the Ocean (DITTO) programme under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, will take place on 11–13 November 2026 in Yokohama, Japan. Bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and technology innovators, the Summit will explore operational and interoperable digital twins that support ocean protection, climate resilience, sustainable governance, and blue economy innovation
The European Commission has officially adopted OceanEye , a new initiative designed to strengthen Europe's role in ocean observation and position the European Union as a global leader in ocean intelligence.
Our member, the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) has announced the opening of applications for the 16th edition of its Glider School , the leading hands-on ocean-glider technology training forum, scheduled to take place at PLOCAN headquarters from 19 to 23 October, 2026 . The application window runs until 30 June .
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals with co-funding of up to €300,000 to support awareness-raising initiatives focused on Arctic communities, including youth and indigenous people. The call is funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).
