The CLIVAR/CliC/SCAR Southern Ocean Region Panel (SORP) seeks nominations for four new members (self-nominations are welcome).

The panel is in particular need of nominees possessing expertise in

• global climate/Earth-system modelling;
• open ocean measurements;
• sea ice remote sensing;
• sea-going chemical oceanography;

The inclusion of representation from across the nations and regions that participate in Southern Ocean climate science is a priority.

At least one new member from Africa and from Asia are needed for this round of nominations.

Current panel membership is listed on the SORP webpage.

Nominations of women, members of under-represented groups, and early career scientists are encouraged.

For more information about panel activities and the expectations for panel members, please contact one of the panel co-chairs, Inga Smith (inga.smith@otago.ac.nz) and Riccardo Farneti (rfarneti@ictp.it).