New policy brief: Future-proofing the EU through polar science

6 November 2025

The four EU-funded Projects — PolarRES, CRiceS, PROTECT, and OCEAN:ICE — have joined forces to emphasise the crucial role of polar research in advancing Europe’s climate resilience and strategic autonomy. Their insights are presented in the newly released policy brief, “Future-Proofing the EU Through Polar Science: A Call for Sustained Research and Strategic Investment”.

Building on the collective work of the four projects, the brief urges continuous, mission-driven investment in polar observation, modelling, and innovation within the upcoming EU Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034) and the Tenth Framework Programme (FP10).

The message from the research community is clear: Europe cannot afford to retreat from the poles. Long-term investment in polar science is essential to uphold the EU’s climate objectives, maintain global leadership, and safeguard environmental and strategic security.

Read the full policy brief here: