future events

EU Sustainable Energy Week (Brussels, Belgium, from Jan 28, 2008 09:00 AM to Feb 01, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

Week long conference on Sustainable Energy

Biennial SCAR Meeting (Moscow, Russia, from Jul 14, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 16, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

XXX SCAR Delegates' Meeting

Polar Research – Arctic and Antarctic Perspectives in the International Polar Year (St. Petersburg, Russia, from Jul 08, 2008 12:00 AM to Jul 11, 2008 12:00 AM) — by admin

The IPY Joint Committee has endorsed this event as the first in a series of international interdisciplinary IPY conferences. It is therefore cosponsored by the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Sessions will take place in the Pribaltiskaya Hotel and at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI).

2008 TOS Ocean Sciences Meeting (Orlando, Florida, USA, from Mar 02, 2008 09:00 AM to Mar 07, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

The meeting is co-sponsored by AGU, ASLO and TOS and will bring together leading oceanographers from around the world. The meeting will focus around the theme of 'From the Watershed to the Global Ocean' but we encourage sessions and submissions from all areas of oceanographic research and study. The Call for Sessions will be sent to all society members the end of March 2007 and will be due back for consideration the end of April

XXXI Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) (Kiev, Ukraine, from Jun 02, 2008 09:00 AM to Jun 13, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

9th International Conference on Permafrost (Fairbanks, Alaska, from Jun 29, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 03, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

The conference marks the 25th Anniversary of the formation of International Permafrost Association (IPA), 50th Anniversary of IGY and 25th Anniversary of the first IPY. The main Theme for this conference is: "Permafrost on a Warming Planet: Impacts on Ecosystems, Infrastructure and Climate".

Biennial SCAR Meeting (St Petersburg, Russia, from Jul 08, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 11, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

Joint SCAR-IASC Open Science Conference (4-days). The theme is Polar Research - Arctic and Antarctic Perspectives in the International Polar Year

31st International Geographical Congress (Tunis, from Aug 12, 2008 10:05 AM to Aug 15, 2008 10:05 AM) — by admin

 

The Arctic Science Summit Week 2008 (Syktyvkar, Russia, from Mar 26, 2008 09:00 AM to Apr 01, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

More information will be available on the IASC website.

The Geological Society of America Northeastern Meeting: "Antarctic Climate Evolution" (Buffalo, New York, from Mar 27, 2008 09:00 AM to Mar 29, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) (Vienna, Austria, from Apr 13, 2008 09:00 AM to Apr 18, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

Note: session on "Cenozoic Antarctic Glacial History", in general session CL31 on "Climate: Past, Present, Future". Organizers Fabio Florindo, David Harwood and Rainer Gersonde. Deadline for receipt of abstracts: 14 January 2008.

Dynamics in the Southern Ocean (ICED) programme - first model development workshop (Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA, from Apr 16, 2008 09:00 AM to Apr 18, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

Integrating Climate and Ecosystem This is the first in a series of ICED modelling workshops and will be focused on Southern Ocean food web models.

IPICS Steering Committee Meeting (Vienna, Austria, from Apr 19, 2008 09:00 AM to Apr 20, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

The IPICS Steering Committe meeting will take place after the EGU meeting

IPY New Generation Polar Research (NGPR) Symposium (La Foret Conference Center, Colorado Springs, CO, from May 04, 2008 09:00 AM to May 11, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

Early-Career Polar Researchers: Become Part of the International Polar Year (IPY) Legacy Advanced students and PhD graduates conducting research in the Arctic or Antarctic region during the IPY and who complete their degree between 1 January 2002 and 31 March 2009 are eligible to apply. Applicants must be conducting polar research during the IPY, but they do not need to be part of an IPY-approved project. Scholars from the full range of natural and social sciences are eligible. While the focus is on the US system with preference given for American citizens and US residents, a few slots will be reserved for citizens of any country who are residing outside the US and demonstrate interests in working with US researchers.

4th International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) Congress (Cape Town, South Africa, from May 05, 2008 09:00 AM to May 09, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

Sustainable Livelihood in a Changing Earth System Attendance at the Congress is by invitation only, but anyone wishing to contribute ideas may contact the relevant participant via the UK website: http://web.pml.ac.uk/uk-igbp/activities/congress.htm

IOC/ ICES/ IOC Effects of climate change on the world's oceans (Gijon, Spain, from May 19, 2008 09:00 AM to May 23, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

This symposium, co-sponsored by GLOBEC, will bring together results from observations, analyses and model simulations at a global scale, and will include discussion of the climate change scenarios and the possibilities for mitigating and protecting the marine environment and living marine resources.

ASLO Summer Meeting, session SS34 - Impacts of Climate Warming on Polar Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems (St. John's, New Foundland, Canada, from Jun 08, 2008 09:00 AM to Jun 13, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

Abstract deadline 28 February 2008

9th International Conference on Permafrost (Fairbanks, Alaska, from Jun 29, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 03, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

The conference marks the 25th Anniversary of the formation of International Permafrost Association (IPA), 50th Anniversary of IGY and 25th Anniversary of the first IPY. The main Theme for this conference is: "Permafrost on a Warming Planet: Impacts on Ecosystems, Infrastructure and Climate".

Biennial SCAR Meeting (St Petersburg, Russia, from Jul 08, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 11, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

Joint SCAR-IASC Open Science Conference (4-days). The theme is Polar Research - Arctic and Antarctic Perspectives in the International Polar Year.

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) One Day Conference (St Petersburg, Russia, from Jul 07, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 07, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) is hosting a free one-day professional development workshop prior to the joint SCAR/IASC conference in St Petersburg. It's an international and multidisciplinary event aimed at early career researchers addressing key issues such as grant proposal writing, research productivity, communication and international collaboration with sessions run by leading polar researchers.

Arctic and Boreal Entomology Course (Churchill, Canada, from Jul 07, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 18, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

International Geological Congress (Oslo, Norway, from Aug 07, 2008 09:00 AM to Aug 14, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

Fourth International Conference on the Biology and Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (Cape Town, South Africa, from Aug 11, 2008 09:00 AM to Aug 15, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

31st International Geographical Congress (Tunis, from Aug 12, 2008 09:00 AM to Aug 15, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

4th Meeting of ACAP Advisory Committee (AC4) (Cape Town, South Africa, from Aug 22, 2008 09:00 AM to Aug 25, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

7th International NCCR Climate Summer School: "Key challenges in climate variability and change" (Centro Stefano Franscini, Monte Verità, Ticino, Switzerland, from Aug 31, 2008 09:00 AM to Sep 05, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

The NCCR Climate, Switzerland's Centre of Excellence in Climate and Climate Impact Research, invites young scientists to join leading climate researchers for keynote lectures, workshops and poster sessions on the occasion of the seventh NCCR Climate Summer School 2008. The summer school is open to young researchers (PhD students and Post-Docs) worldwide. Participation is highly competitive and will be limited to a maximum of 70. The registration fee (1400 CHF) includes full board accommodation, excursion and teaching material. A small number of grants will be available for students from developing countries.

2nd Symposium on the Ocean in a High CO2 World (Monaco, from Oct 06, 2008 09:00 AM to Oct 08, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

World Conference on Marine Biodiversity (Valencia, Spain, from Nov 11, 2008 09:00 AM to Nov 15, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

The aims of the Conference are: To review the current understanding of marine biodiversity, its role in marine ecosystem functioning and its socio-economic context. To assess current and future threats and potential mitigation strategies for conservation and regulation of marine resources. To identify future research priorities.

'Polar regional climate modeling and global impacts' session as part of IAMAS meeting (Montreal, Canada, from Jul 07, 2009 09:00 AM to Jul 07, 2009 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

Xth SCAR International Biology Symposium (Sapporo, Japan, from Jul 26, 2009 09:00 AM to Jul 31, 2009 05:00 PM) — by admin

"Antarctic Biology in the 21st Century - Advances in and beyond IPY"

Glaciology in the IPY (Newcastle, UK, from Jul 27, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 31, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

SAO Meeting (Svolvær) (Rica Hotel, Svolvær, Norway, from Apr 23, 2008 09:00 AM to Apr 24, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

SDWG spring 2008 (Oslo, Norway, from May 20, 2008 09:00 AM to May 22, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

PAME I-2008 (Sct. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, from May 31, 2008 09:00 AM to Jun 04, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

EPPR Working Group Meeting (Luleå, Sweden, from Aug 19, 2008 09:00 AM to Aug 21, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

WG Chairs Meeting (Longyearbyen, Svalbard, from Oct 07, 2008 09:00 AM to Oct 09, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

SDWG week, autumn 2008 (Tromsø, Norway, from Oct 20, 2008 09:00 AM to Oct 25, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

SAO Meeting (Kautokeino, Norway, from Nov 19, 2008 09:00 AM to Nov 20, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

2nd IPY workshop on Sustaining Arctic Observation Networks (SAON) (Edmonton, Alberta, from Apr 09, 2008 09:00 AM to Apr 11, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

Problems of Arctic Security in the 21st Century (Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada, from Apr 11, 2008 09:00 AM to Apr 12, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

The Second Saint-Petersburg International Ecological Forum (Saint-Petersburg, Russia, from Jul 01, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 04, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

SCAR/IASC Open Science Conference: Polar Research - Arctic and Antarctic Perspectives (St. Petersborg, Russia, from Jul 08, 2008 09:00 AM to Jul 11, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

Standing Committee of Parlamentarians of the Arctic Region (Fairbanks, Alaska, from Aug 01, 2008 09:00 AM to Aug 01, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

Sixth International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS VI) (Nuuk, Greenland, from Aug 22, 2008 09:00 AM to Aug 26, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

5th Northern Research Forum (Anchorage, Alaska, from Sep 24, 2008 09:00 AM to Sep 27, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

 

Human Dimensions in the Circumpolar Arctic (Umeå University, Sweden, from Oct 08, 2008 09:00 AM to Oct 10, 2008 05:00 PM) — by admin

An Interdisciplinary Conference under the Auspices of the International Polar Year will take place at Umeå University, Sweden.

Arctic Frontiers 2009 (Tromsø, Norway, from Jan 19, 2009 09:00 AM to Jan 23, 2009 10:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

It is time again to look to the Arctic. Under the title 'The Age of the Arctic' Tromsø will be the meeting place between January 19th and 23rd 2009.

Arctic Frontiers 2009 (Tromsø, Norway, from Jan 21, 2009 09:00 AM to Jan 23, 2009 10:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

Arctic marine ecosystems in an era of rapid climate change. Arctic Ocean Governance

Museum Exhibits on the Arctic (Seattle, Washington, United States, from Oct 14, 2008 09:00 AM to Dec 31, 2008 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

“The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World” and “Arctic Wings: Miracle of Migration”

Science Festival (Genova, Italy, from Oct 24, 2008 09:00 AM to Nov 04, 2008 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

The 2008 edition of the Festival is entirely dedicated to the key issue of Diversity, an essential element of life and culture.

27th CCAMLR Meeting (Hobart, Australia, from Oct 27, 2008 09:00 AM to Nov 07, 2008 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

Attendance by invitation only.

EPICA Open Science Conference (Valencia, Spain, from Nov 10, 2008 09:00 AM to Nov 13, 2008 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

Quaternary Climate: from Pole to Pole

World Conference on Marine Biodiversity (from Nov 10, 2008 09:00 AM to Nov 15, 2008 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will take place in the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia, a modern complex designed by world-famous architect Santiago de Calatrava (www.cac.es).

XXXI Symposium on Polar Biology (Tokyo, Japan, from Dec 03, 2008 09:00 AM to Dec 05, 2008 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

National Institute of Polar Research

WMO/GEO/WCRP IPY Legacy Workshop (Geneva, Switzerland, from Dec 03, 2008 09:00 AM to Dec 05, 2008 06:10 PM) — by Kris Molle

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), through its Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) project, are jointly sponsoring an “IPY Legacy Workshop on Sustaining Projects’ Contributions to WMO Global Cryosphere Watch and GEOSS”.

Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) (San Francisco, California, from Dec 15, 2008 09:00 AM to Dec 19, 2008 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

Mark your calendars today to attend the 2008 AGU Fall Meeting! The Fall Meeting is expected to draw a crowd of over 15,000 geophysicists from around the world.

Gordon Research Conference in Polar Marine Science (Tuscany, Italy, from Mar 15, 2009 09:00 AM to Mar 20, 2009 06:00 PM) — 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.

Malaysian International Seminar on Antarctica (from Apr 01, 2009 09:00 AM to Apr 03, 2009 06:00 PM) — 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.

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

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

International Partnerships in Ice Core Sciences (IPICS) (Corvallis, OR, USA , from Jul 06, 2009 09:00 AM to Jul 07, 2009 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

IPICS Workshop on "Science and Technology for the Next Generation of International Ice Coring"

PAGES 3rd Open Science Meeting (Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, from Jul 08, 2009 12:00 AM to Jul 11, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

A PAGES Young Scientists' Meeting will be held from 6-7 July 2009. A website with more details will be set up shortly. Contact PAGES IPO.

14th International Congress on Circumpolar Health (Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, from Jul 11, 2009 09:00 AM to Jul 16, 2009 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

Abstracts are now being accepted via links on the congress website, where information on sponsorship opportunities is also available and registration will begin soon. The deadlines for submitting abstracts of oral and poster presentations is 31 January 2009 and for congress registration is 15 June 2009.

International Symposium on Glaciology in the International Polar Year (Northumbria University, Newcastle, from Jul 27, 2009 09:00 AM to Jul 29, 2009 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

The International Glaciological Society will hold an International Symposium on Glaciology in the International Polar Year (IPY) in 2009. This is the only IGS Symposium specifically focussed on IPY, and in the spirit of IPY will foster cross-disciplinary understanding, and will include a significant outreach component.

Antarctic Treaty Summit: Science-Policy Interactions in International Governance (Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, USA, from Nov 30, 2009 09:00 AM to Dec 03, 2009 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

To assess legacy lessons of the Antarctic Treaty on its 50th anniversary in the city where it was signed "in the interest of all mankind" - the Antarctic Treaty Summit: Science-Policy Interactions in International Governance will be convened in an inclusive international and interdisciplinary manner at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC from November 30 to December 3, 2009. The Antarctic Treaty Summit is endorsed by the International Polar Year with initial public-private funding from the US-UK Fulbright Commission, Tinker Foundation, Marine Mammal Commission and American Geophysical Union.

4th International conference Earth From Space: The most effective solutions (Moscow, Russia, from Dec 01, 2009 09:00 AM to Dec 03, 2009 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

Rapid development of the space information technology lately deprived the limited groups of specialists of the privilege to control telecommunications, navigation and remote sensing of the Earth from space, which took a giant step into our day-to-day life.

IPY Oslo Science Conference (Oslo, Norway, from Jun 08, 2010 09:00 AM to Jun 12, 2010 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

Norway will host a large conference which is the first opportunity for direct interaction among all International Polar Year (IPY) projects after the active IPY field period in 2007-08. Scientists from all over the world are expected to visit Norway for the IPY Oslo Science Conference.

World Seabirds Conference (Victoria, BC, Canada, from Sep 07, 2010 09:00 AM to Sep 11, 2010 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

"Seabirds; a Global Perspective"

1st International Symposium on Arctic Research (Tokyo, Japan, from Nov 04, 2008 09:00 AM to Nov 18, 2008 09:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

"Drastic Change under Global Warming" First International Symposium on Arctic Research meant to combine the different scientific communities for the common interest of the Arctic region.

"Polar Rhapsody" Ice and Snow Festival (Salekhard, Yamal-Nenets, Russia, from Nov 21, 2008 09:00 AM to Nov 22, 2008 06:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

The event will provide a unique opportunity to experience contemporary and traditional art of the Arctic regions.

Arctic Change 2008 (Quebec City Convention Centre, Quebec, Canada, from Dec 09, 2008 12:00 AM to Dec 12, 2008 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Coinciding with the pinnacle of the International Polar Year and the 400th anniversary of Quebec City, Arctic Change 2008 welcomes researchers, students, policy makers and stakeholders from all fields of Arctic research and all countries to address the global challenges and opportunities brought by climate change in the circum-Arctic.

Our Warming Planet (Montréal, Québec, Canada, from Jul 19, 2009 12:00 AM to Jul 29, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

IAMAS, IAPSO and IACS invite the international atmospheric, oceanographic and cryospheric research community to the 2009 Joint Assembly

Saami Conference - The Cultural Heritage Week (Rovaniemi, Finland, from Oct 27, 2008 12:00 AM to Oct 31, 2008 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

The 19th Saami Conference with the theme "Cultural Heritage and Cultural Identity".

Oekieviek (Arctic Market) (Eindhoven, The Netherlands, from Nov 11, 2008 10:00 AM to Nov 11, 2008 05:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

 

Te Papa Whale exhibition in Washington, DC (Washington DC, United States, from Oct 15, 2008 12:00 AM to Jan 18, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Explore the amazing world of whales, through a unique blend of science and storytelling. This exhibition draws on one of the largest whale collections in the world - at Te Papa, New Zealand. See enormous skeletons, explore whaling history, build a dolphin and more. Now at the National Geographic Museum.

Te Papa Whale exhibition in Kansas (Exploration Place, Kansas, United States, from Feb 28, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 06, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Explore the amazing world of whales, through a unique blend of science and storytelling. This exhibition draws on one of the largest whale collections in the world - at Te Papa, New Zealand. See enormous skeletons, explore whaling history, build a dolphin and more.

FREEZE - outdoor exhibition of Art and Architecture (Delaney Park Strip - Anchorage, Alaska, from Jan 10, 2009 12:00 AM to Feb 02, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

It's a celebration of Alaska and life in the North. It's the sixties, latitudinally speaking. It's promoting, improving and exchanging ideas about the hyperborean lifestyle. It's a January slate filled with conferences, performances and exhibitions. It's a showcase for themes of energy, design, health, transportation and art. It's a bold series of large-scale, outdoor installations that will be erected along the Park Strip. It's teams of artists, architects, sound performers and designers from Alaska and around the world. It's creating experiences that highlight the exquisite northern elements of snow, ice and light. It's a gathering of enthusiasts committed to perpetuating the Northern spirit. It's hot. It's cool. It's FREEZE.

Saving 4 million Babies (Brussels, Belgium, from Nov 19, 2008 09:00 PM to Nov 19, 2008 11:00 PM) — by Kris Molle

Arctic05 & Unicef Belgium have joined forces for a cultural event which will take place on this 19th of November 08 at the Brussels disco club the "YOU". In the framework of its action campaign “Saving 4 million babies”, Unicef Action Group of Brussels invites you to spend a great evening with live performances of Bai Kamara Jr, Patick Balzat & Tang E.

9th International Conference and Exhibition for Oil and Gas Resources Development of the Russian Arctic and CIS Continental Shelf (St.Petersburg, Russia, from Sep 15, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 18, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Since 1993 the International Conferences and Exhibitions RAO/CIS Offshore on the continental shelf resources development have been holding in St.Petersburg. The holding of the event was initiated by Russian government. The conference and exhibition have got the worldwide recognition and attract participation of the world class specialists with an experience in the broad area (geology, field exploration, oil and gas fields development, environment protection) as well as politicians and journalists.

Arctic Science week 2009 (Bergen, Norway, from Mar 23, 2009 12:00 AM to Mar 28, 2009 12:00 AM) — 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.

International Congress on Circumpolar Health (ICCH) (Yellowknife, NWT, Canada, from Jul 11, 2009 12:00 AM to Jul 16, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

The health and wellness of northern peoples are the focus of the IUCH – the preeminent network of international societies and organizations dedicated to health in the circumpolar regions. Via its Congress, the IUCH addresses the long-standing need for the exchange of health-related knowledge amongst scientists, health care professionals, policy analysts, government agencies, and community leaders, as well as the results of recent research efforts for the benefit of all humankind.

The International Whaling Commission's Meeting (Madeira, Portugal, from May 28, 2009 12:00 AM to Jun 26, 2009 12:00 AM) — 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

Indigenous Peoples Global Summit on Climate Change (IPSGCC) (Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska, from Apr 20, 2009 12:00 AM to Apr 24, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Indigenous Peoples' Global Summit n Climate Change

Security prospects in the High North (Reykjavik, Iceland, from Jan 28, 2009 12:00 AM to Jan 29, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

High-level representatives of NATO and Allied governments will convene at a conference to address emerging challenges as global warming affects the Arctic

The Netherlands Polar Symposium 2009 (Abdijcomplex, Middelburg, from Mar 05, 2009 12:00 AM to Mar 06, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

In September 1875, the famous Arctic explorer and naval officer Karl Weyprecht addressed a meeting of scientists and physicians. He reported the basic principles of Arctic research and suggested that fixed Arctic observation stations should be established. He pleaded for international cooperation in scientific polar exploration and paved the way for the organisation of the first International Polar Year (IPY).

Bipolar, from South to North (Atomium, Brussels, Belgium, from Jan 29, 2009 12:00 AM to May 24, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Endless white paradises, Frozen and silent, stunningly lit by polar skies, Water and ice, earth and sea, ocean and land, Also known as the ceiling and floor of the planet. As fragile as they are precious… You might think they are quite similar. They are not. And it’s not unusual for them to be mixed up.

4th World Reindeer Herders Congress (Kautokeino, Norway, from Mar 30, 2009 12:00 AM to Apr 04, 2009 12:00 AM) — 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.

Final Conference: Transatlantic Policy Options for the Marine Arctic (Brussels Marriott Hotel, Brussels, Belgium, from Mar 05, 2009 08:00 AM to Mar 05, 2009 05:30 PM) — by Kris Molle

Climate change in the Arctic is occurring more rapidly than in any other region in the world. Recent years have seen sea ice retreat at a pace significantly exceeding scientific expectations. Increased access to newly opened waters is also opening the way for new economic opportunities and bringing new challenges. There is a clear need for regional and international co-operation to develop an effective governance framework for the marine Arctic. The conference builds on a 15-month transatlantic dialogue involving more than 50 Arctic experts. The experts collaborated to develop policy options for protecting fragile ecosystems, safeguarding the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and promote the sustainable use of resources in marine areas.

"Agriculture: Nourishing people without biting the climate" (European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, from Mar 17, 2009 05:00 PM to Mar 17, 2009 08:00 PM) — 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.

A Celebration of International Polar Year (The National Academy of Sciences Building, Washington DC, from Apr 06, 2009 02:30 PM to Apr 06, 2009 05:30 PM) — 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.

PCO surveying Polar Bears in Arctic (Bathurst Island, Canada, from May 08, 2009 12:00 PM to May 24, 2009 12:00 PM) — 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.

MOCA-09 - IAMAS, IAPSO and IACS Joint Assembly (Montreal, Canada, from Jul 19, 2009 12:00 AM to Jul 29, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

IAMAS, IAPSO and IACS invite the international atmospheric, oceanographic and cryospheric research community to MOCA-09, their Joint Assembly.

Joint SCADM and SC-AGI Meeting (Amsterdam, Netherlands, from Sep 07, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 10, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Combined meetings of SCAR Standing Committee on Antarctic Data Management (SCADM) and Standing Committee on Antarctic Geographical information (SC-AGI). Note: these are closed meetings, by invitation only.

First Antarctic Climate Evolution (ACE) Symposium (Parque de las Ciencias (Science Museum), Granada, Spain, from Sep 07, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 11, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

The Antarctic Climate Evolution (ACE) project is an initiative of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and one of the endorsed IPY science projects (Project No 54). ACE aims to investigate the climate and glacial history of Antarctica by linking climate and ice-sheet modeling studies with geophysical surveys and geological studies, on and around the Antarctic continent.

OceanObs'09 (Venice, Italy, from Sep 21, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 25, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Almost a decade has passed since the OceanObs’99 conference played a major role in consolidating the plans for a comprehensive ocean observing system able to deliver systematic global information about the physical environment of the oceans.

ACUNS/APECS International Science Conference (Whitehorse, YT, Canada, from Oct 01, 2009 12:00 AM to Oct 01, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

More information in due course. Exact date tbc.

Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts on Ship-borne Tourism (Wellington, New Zealand, from Dec 09, 2009 12:00 AM to Dec 11, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts on Management of ship-borne tourism in the Antarctic Treaty Area.

Nordic Council meeting (Norway (exact place tbc), from Dec 08, 2009 12:00 AM to Dec 09, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

More details to follow

2030 NORTH: A National Planning Conference (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from Jun 01, 2009 12:00 AM to Jun 04, 2009 12:00 AM) — 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.

Northern Forum 10th General Assembly (Whitehorse, Yukon (Canada), from Sep 02, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 04, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

The 10th General Assembly of the Northern Forum will be hosted by the Yukon in the city of Whitehorse. More details to follow.

Joint AMAP and ASG Meeting (Helsinki, Finland, from Jun 04, 2009 12:00 AM to Jun 06, 2009 12:00 AM) — by Kris Molle

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