June 11, 2025 – The Belmont Forum has officially launched its new Collaborative Research Action (CRA) entitled “Ocean 2: Towards the Ocean We Want: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability for Nature and Human Well-being”, a global initiative focused on creating a healthy, sustainable ocean for both nature and people. This CRA will drive transdisciplinary projects to

The Belmont Forum is excited to communicate the pre-announcement of its upcoming Collaborative Research Action (CRA), “OCEAN 2: Towards the Ocean We Want: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability for Nature and Human Well-being.” This initiative aims to foster international, transdisciplinary research to address global environmental challenges facing our oceans. About the “OCEAN 2” CRA The “OCEAN

The Belmont Forum is happy to communicate the pre-announcement of our upcoming Collaborative Research Action (CRA) titled “Resilience”. This initiative aims to foster transdisciplinary research addressing vulnerability and resilience management for socio-environmental systems in exposed territories. About the “Resilience” CRA Taking inspiration from the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the “Resilience” CRA builds upon the DR3 CRA

Join us for an engaging webinar on the Frontiers Planet Prize, a prestigious award recognizing groundbreaking research that drives transformative change and sustainable solutions for the planet. This session will explore the prize’s mission, eligibility criteria, and how it supports researchers in advancing impactful, science-driven innovations. When: May 2, 2025, at 9:00 am (EST/GMT-5) /

Our Executive Director, Nicole Arbour, participated in the Ocean Accounts Exchange in Costa Rica! Hosted by Costa Rica’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Environment and Energy, Costa Rican Council of Environmental Accounts, and the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership, with support from the UK government’s Blue Planet Fund, this event aimed to find ways to manage

The ARMS Resilience project is tackling the issue of food insecurity in Southwest Madagascar, exacerbated by recurring droughts and climate stressors. Collaborating with Indigenous communities, the project is restoring coral reefs and enhancing marine food yields to bolster the local food supply. By integrating environmental, ecological, agricultural, fisheries, and human data, ARMS Resilience is developing

Waste management is a global challenge, but in Mombasa, Kenya, young people are leading the way towards innovative solutions. The UComNetSus-Africa, a Pathways 2020 CRA project, has empowered local youth to take charge of waste management in their community. By sorting waste and recovering valuable materials, they are not only creating employment opportunities but also

Are you part of a research team that’s making a real difference in the world? We’re inviting you to share your story through the power of photography! The Belmont Forum Photo Competition 2025 is now open, and we’re looking for striking images that capture the essence of transdisciplinary research and its positive impact on society.

The Belmont Forum’s Advancing Leadership Program (ALP) was presented to a global audience at the Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue & ISC Third General Assembly in Oman. This event provided a platform to highlight the need for transdisciplinary (TD) leadership development and promote the Belmont Forum’s role as a key encourager of TD research. Anne-Teresa Birthwright

Our Oceans 2 Collaborative Research Action has been formally recognized as an endorsed Action of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.  This endorsement means that the Belmont Forum’s CRAs align with and actively contribute to the goals of the Ocean Decade. Different organizations worldwide are collaborating to support research that tackles the