Grand Challenge Champions

We are pleased to announce the appointment of the Grand Challenge Champions who will be supporting the development of the Science Requirements Framework.

To discuss any area of the Science Requirements Framework, you can get in touch with the relevant Champions via the FMRI inbox: fmri-at-noc.ac.uk

The Champions

The role of the ocean in a changing climate

• Nathan Briggs, National Oceanography Centre
• Kristin Burmeister, Scottish Association for Marine Science
• Louis Clement, National Oceanography Centre

Protecting biodiversity and ocean health

• Nathan Briggs, National Oceanography Centre
• Sophie Clayton, National Oceanography Centre
• Lorna Mhairi Farquhar, University of Liverpool
• Willie Wilson, Marine Biological Association

Marine pollution: its sources, distribution and solutions

• Patricia Lopez-Garcia, National Oceanography Centre
• Clara Manno, British Antarctic Survey
• Mirsya Mulyani, University of Leeds
• John Rees, Cefas

Strengthening resilience to natural hazards and extreme events

• Andres Payo, British Geological Survey
• Isobel Yeo, National Oceanography Centre

Sustainable blue economy and ecosystem services

• Adam Hughes, Scottish Association for Marine Science
• Phoebe Lewis, Newcastle University
• Jonathan Smith, British Antarctic Survey