SCICOM Progress Report 2022

The ICES Science Committee continues to support ICES science to grow in scale, scope and impact. The general objectives of the Science Committee are to work with the ICES community and Secretariat to keep the ICES science programme dynamic, internationally relevant, and impactful; to ensure seamless links between science, data and advice; and to engage with scientists in ICES member countries and beyond by planning an annual cycle of meetings and workshops as well as the Annual Science Conference. 2022 has been, and still is, a challenging year for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to influence the work in the network. In addition, the decision of the Council in March to place a temporary suspension on all Russian Federation delegates, members, and experts from participation in ICES activities has affected groups, symposia, and cooperation activities with other organisations. The immense commitment and tireless work of the whole network, including all individual scientists and especially the Secretariat, helped to adapt to the challenges and to resume the work of groups. One new steering group chair was elected in September 2022 to lead the Fisheries Resources Steering Group. The incoming chair will work with the current chair to ensure a smooth transition for 1 January 2023. ; Le comité scientifique du CIEM continue de soutenir la science du CIEM pour qu'elle gagne en ampleur, en portée et en impact. Les objectifs généraux du comité scientifique sont de travailler avec la communauté et le secrétariat du CIEM pour que le programme scientifique du CIEM reste dynamique, pertinent au niveau international et efficace ; d'assurer des liens transparents entre la science, les données et les avis ; et de s'engager avec les scientifiques des pays membres du CIEM et au-delà en planifiant un cycle annuel de réunions et d'ateliers, ainsi que la conférence scientifique annuelle. L'année 2022 a été, et est encore, une année difficile pour tout le monde. La pandémie de COVID-19 a continué à influencer le travail du ...