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Resolution forms

Download our resolution forms.

Once drafted, the resolutions are submitted for approval by the relevant ICES bodies: Council, Advisory Committee (ACOM), and/or Science Committee (SCICOM).

Quick guide to resolution forms:

All expert groups - annual groups, multi-annual groups, and workshops - are required to complete the same resolution form. This has been developed to streamline submissions and ensure consistency across ICES groups. Download the form via the link on the right-hand side of this page, under "Download Expert Group Resolution Form".
Existing expert groups should contact their supporting officers for submitting resolutions
New annual working groups (1-year term) or workshops - submit to the Advice Coordinating Officer
New multi-annual working groups (3-year term) or workshops - submit to the Science Coordinating Officer
Publication resolution - submit to the ICES Editor
To request a symposium resolution form, contact our Symposia Coordinator

Read further information about resolutions in the Guidelines for ICES groups, section 3.3.

Useful links to guidelines and other information to assist with completing ICES resolution forms:

ICES Strategic Plan

ICES Advisory Plan including priorities

ICES Science Plan including priorities

ICES Science Symposia including resolution forms and guidelines for conveners

ICES ecoregions and adjacent ecoregions

Areas outside ICES ecoregions and adjacent ecoregions (i.e., FAO Major Fishing Ares)

ICES Cooperative Research Reports (CRR) and Techniques in Marine Environmental Sciences (TIMES) including author guidelines