Past Events

Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art from the Albrecht Collection (The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, from 2009-06-30 00:00 to 2009-08-28 00:00) — by Kris Molle

The UA Libraries and Special Collections are co-hosting an exhibition of ancient and modern Inuit art.

The Antarctic Treaty: 50 More Years of Preserving Peace? (Windsor, Berkshire, England, from 2009-06-10 00:00 to 2009-06-12 00:00) — by Kris Molle

The Antarctic Treaty is an outstanding example of scientific, environmental, and geopolitical co-operation. What we can learn from it?

16th International Symposium on Polar Sciences (Songdo Techno Park, Incheon, Rep. of Korea, from 2009-06-10 00:00 to 2009-06-12 00:00) — by Kris Molle

This year, the symposium will be dedicated in particular to celebrate launch of a brand new icebreaker, R/V Araon. Thereby the themes of this symposium will be focused on the polar research that can be achieved on platform of icebreaker or research vessel in the field of geosciences under the banner of “Polar Exploration with Araon”.

Joint AMAP and ASG Meeting (Helsinki, Finland, from 2009-06-04 00:00 to 2009-06-06 00:00) — by Kris Molle

Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) & Assessment Steering Group (ASG) to meet in Finland. More informatin to follow.

2030 NORTH: A National Planning Conference (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from 2009-06-01 00:00 to 2009-06-04 00:00) — by Kris Molle

Co-hosted by the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC), Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies (CMSS), this 2 1/2 day conference will bring together over 350 Aboriginal leaders, scientists, academics, policy makers, NGOs, industry and government to generate the foundations of a comprehensive northern strategy for Canada.

“Arctic Calling” (Arctic, from 2009-06-01 00:00 to 2009-09-30 00:00) — by Kris Molle

The goal of our Polar expedition with code name “Arctic Calling” is to sail from the Pacific (Alaska) to the Atlantic (Baffin Island) via the mythical Northwest Passage. This three months adventure will test the participants to their limits as we will navigate in the extreme conditions of the icy Arctic Ocean.

SETAC Europe 19th Annual Meeting (Göteborg, Sweden, from 2009-05-31 00:00 to 2009-06-04 00:00) — by Kris Molle

The first environmental specimen banks were established over thirty years ago. Since then the number of ESBs is rising. However, few people know about ESB activities and their tremendous potential for environmental monitoring. ESB sessions at SETAC (The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) and other scientific communities can establish a network of players in the banking arena and promote the ESB idea to science and environmental protection.

'The Art of Exploration - The Polar Vision of Sir Wally Herbert' (Discovery Point Cafe Gallery, Dundee, Scotland, from 2009-05-30 00:00 to 2009-08-31 00:00) — by Kris Molle

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the completion of the first and only crossing of the Arctic Ocean on foot, and the first undisputed expedition to reach the North Pole, the Scott Polar Research Institute and Polar World are delighted to present a touring exhibition of prints of Sir Wally Herberts stuining paintings of the Arctic and Antarctic. The Art of Exploration is an important exhibition which gives its audience an evocative insight into the experience of the polar wilderness. Sir Wally Herbert passed away recently and this is an opportunity to celebrate his contribution to our knowledge of the polar world.

'The Explorer's Daughter' - Public Lecture by Kari Herbert (Discovery Point, Dundee, Scotland, from 2009-05-29 18:00 to 2009-05-29 21:00) — by Kris Molle

On 29 May 1969 four men (Sir Wally Herbert, Dr Fitzroy ‘Fritz’ Koerner, Allan Gill and Dr Ken Hedges) and some forty dogs finally reached land after 16 months of travelling over the top of the world, successfully completing an expedition that would be hailed as the ‘last great journey on Earth’ – the first crossing of the Arctic Ocean along its longest axis, and the first undisputed expedition to reach the North Pole on foot.

The International Whaling Commission's Meeting (Madeira, Portugal, from 2009-05-28 00:00 to 2009-06-26 00:00) — by Kris Molle

The Annual Meeting comprises three parts: A meeting of IWC’s Scientific Committee – usually around two weeks in length and attended by approximately 160 scientists; Meetings of the Commission’s sub-committees – usually around 4 days and attended by approximately 250 people; Annual Commission Meeting – 4-5 days and attended by around 350 people including government delegates (some high ranking, such as Ministers, Ambassadors), observers from non-member governments, other intergovernmental organizations, and non-government organizations (NGOs), and the press/media

PCO surveying Polar Bears in Arctic (Bathurst Island, Canada, from 2009-05-08 12:00 to 2009-05-24 12:00) — by admin

The Polar Conservation Organisation will be in the Arctic (Bathurst Island, Canada) in May 2009 as part of an expedition to survey Polar Bears in what is known as Polar Bear Pass.

3rd GLOBEC OSM. Marine ecosystems: from function to prediction (Victoria Conference Centre, British Columbia, Canada, from 2009-05-07 12:27 to 2009-05-07 12:27) — by Kris Molle

This conference will culminate the integration and synthesis activities of the international GLOBEC programme by providing a new mechanistic understanding of the functioning of the marine ecosystem, in order to develop predictive capabilities and propose a framework for the management of marine ecosystems in the era of global change.

Indigenous Peoples Global Summit on Climate Change (IPSGCC) (Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska, from 2009-04-20 00:00 to 2009-04-24 00:00) — by Kris Molle

Indigenous Peoples' Global Summit n Climate Change

A Celebration of International Polar Year (The National Academy of Sciences Building, Washington DC, from 2009-04-06 14:30 to 2009-04-06 17:30) — by Kris Molle

The National Academy of Sciences and National Science Foundation are organizing a celebration of the early accomplishments of International Polar Year 2007-2008.

XXXII ATCM - CEP XII (Baltimore, USA , from 2009-04-06 09:00 to 2009-04-17 18:00) — by Kris Molle

32nd Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and 12th meeting of the Antarctic Treaty Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP)

Malaysian International Seminar on Antarctica (, from 2009-04-01 09:00 to 2009-04-03 18:00) — by Kris Molle

The scientific programme will include a keynote address, three sessions with Plenary papers followed by Invited and Contributed papers. There will also be poster presentations and an Exhibition.

4th World Reindeer Herders Congress (Kautokeino, Norway, from 2009-03-30 00:00 to 2009-04-04 00:00) — by Kris Molle

The Congress is a unique cultural and professional event in that it brings together representatives of reindeer herding peoples from around the circumpolar region.

Arctic Science week 2009 (Bergen, Norway, from 2009-03-23 00:00 to 2009-03-28 00:00) — by Kris Molle

The purpose of the summit is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. The ASSW also offers insight into Arctic research undertaken by the host country. Side meetings organized by other groups with interests in Arctic science and policy will take place at the same time.

"Agriculture: Nourishing people without biting the climate" (European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, from 2009-03-17 17:00 to 2009-03-17 20:00) — by Kris Molle

As a result of a multi-stakeholder dialogue the final version of a study was presented in the beginning of this year by a unique expert group, composed of government officials, UN agencies, business and civil society, which can be interpreted as a paradigm shift in global agriculture and environment policies.

Gordon Research Conference in Polar Marine Science (Tuscany, Italy, from 2009-03-15 09:00 to 2009-03-20 18:00) — by Kris Molle

The 2009 Gordon Research Conference will take place directly following the 2007-2009 International Polar Year (IPY), which has been one of the most significant internationally coordinated efforts yet undertaken in polar research.