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Arctic Community
- ASSW 2026: Registration now open! ASSW 2026: Registration now open! Registration for the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2026 in Aarhus, Denmark (25 March- 1 April 2026) is now open! ASSW 2026 will include Community Meetings and Workshops (25 - 30 March), the ASSW 2026 Science Day with the theme Arctic Observations (29 March), and Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) 2026 (30[…]
- IASC Travel and Registration Fee Awards fo... IASC Travel and Registration Fee Awards for ECRs at ASSW 2026 The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of travel and registration fee awards for early career researchers to attend the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2026 (including the Arctic Observing Summit 2026) (25 March – 1 April 2026, Aarhus, Denmark).
- IASC Activity Report: Arctic Transportatio... IASC Activity Report: Arctic Transportation Futures Workshop: Reconciling Local Needs and Global Drivers Arctic transportation futures are at a crossroads. Increasing global connectivity, climate change, geopolitical tensions, tourism, and resource extraction are reshaping mobility and access across the region. At the same time, Northern communities depend on transportation systems that are essential to sustain local livelihoods and cultural[…]
- ICR at UNEA in Nairobi: “Harnessing ... ICR at UNEA in Nairobi: “Harnessing science and Indigenous knowledge for climate resilience and nature action: A focus on peatlands and coral reefs” The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet” . The Reindeer Herding and[…]
- World Reindeer Herders Participate in Laun... World Reindeer Herders Participate in Launch of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists World Reindeer Herders (WRH) and the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) took part in the official launch of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026, held on 2 December 2025 at FAO headquarters in Rome. The event, hosted by the Food and[…]
- Arctic Yearbook Releases 2025 Edition: War... Arctic Yearbook Releases 2025 Edition: War and Peace in the Arctic Arctic Yearbook Releases 2025 Edition: War and Peace in the Arctic New “Emerging Voices” section Reykjavík, 27 November 2024 — The Arctic Yearbook is pleased to announce the publication of its 2025 edition, titled “War and Peace in the Arctic,” now fully available online. This[…]
- APECS International Directorate holiday &a... APECS International Directorate holiday & New Year's closure The APECS International Directorate will be closed 15 December 2025 through 11 January 2026 due to winter holidays of its staff members.
- Læra Institute Studies Sessions: Why... Læra Institute Studies Sessions: Why Choose Circumpolar Studies? Læra Institute for Circumpolar Studies invites participants to two interactive sessions on Circumpolar Studies. These events will highlight why the courses are important and offer opportunities to connect with faculty and to discover possibilities for future study.
- Listen to the new episodes of “Polar... Listen to the new episodes of “Polar Times”, the APECS Podcast “Polar Times”, the APECS Podcast, released two episodes in November. Give them a listen!
- Headed to Antarctica? Join an APECS Spain ... Headed to Antarctica? Join an APECS Spain initiative to get connected to other researchers travelling to Antarctica Are you doing research in Antarctica and traveling through Punta Arenas or Ushuaia this campaign season? APECS Spain would like to create a contact network that allows young researchers (as well as senior researchers or base/vessel personnel) participating in the various Antarctic campaigns to, quite literally, break the ice and[…]
- Takeaways from the Polar Early Career Worl... Takeaways from the Polar Early Career World Summit - a SCAR-CONNECT webinar Following the success of our first SCAR Connect webinar about the Antarctic Treaty System, we’re excited to announce the next session in the SCAR Connect Online Training Series. If you missed the first webinar, the recording is now available online.
- New book: How poor and blind they are: Dio... New book: How poor and blind they are: Dionysius Piper in Iceland 1740–1743 This publication in Icelandic “Hve aumir og blindir þeir eru: Dionysius Piper á Íslandi 1740–1743” by Joanna Kodzik (MIARC), Sumarliði R. Ísleifsson and Gunnar Kristjánsson provides the first study and edition of German handwritten sources about Iceland from the 18th century which has never been[…]
Announcements
- AERC Newsletter Issue 8 Winter 2025 AERC Newsletter Issue 8 Winter 2025 Message from the DirectorAERC doesn't slow down in winter. As I write this, our team is in Hawaii moving plants and restoring a wetland on Oahu. Here in Anchorage, our team is collaborating with various university departments to develop sturdier and smarter tools for our[…]
- INTERACT Newsletter Winter 2025 INTERACT Newsletter Winter 2025 INTERACT has just released a newsletter for the winter 2025.It is available for online viewing. Content Highlights INTERACT Announces Results of First Access Call for Early-Career ResearchersWe are pleased to announce the successful completion of the scientific and logistic evaluation for INTERACT’s pilot Access Call dedicated to Early-Career[…]
- Event: Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Event: Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Thanks to your support, the 2025 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference was the most successful to-date, and we’re excited to open registration and sponsorship for the fifth annual event!The conference will take place May 19-21 in Anchorage at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center featuring the[…]
- Call for Side Events: High North Dialogue ... Call for Side Events: High North Dialogue 2026 Two calls are now open for High North Dialogue 2026. This includes the call for Side Events and the call for applications to the High North Dialogue Academy.If you want to take part, you’ll find all the details below:Applications are now open for Side Events[…]
- Event: 1st Annual Water Summit Event: 1st Annual Water Summit The recent Tunbridge Wells water crisis, which left thousands without reliable supply for days, has become another clear signal: the UK’s water system is under strain and organisations across sectors need to be ready. From extreme weather to ageing infrastructure, water disruptions are no longer[…]
- Event: 11th Annual Sustainability Week Event: 11th Annual Sustainability Week The 11th annual Sustainability Week, incorporating the 3rd annual Energy Transition Summit returns to London from March 2nd-4th 2026. This isn't just a conference, it's the definitive gathering for leaders committed to building sustainable, long-term profitability. Over three action-packed days, you will join an exclusive[…]
- Registration is open: 12th International D... Registration is open: 12th International Downstream Russia & CIS 2026 Conference Registration is now open for the 12th International Downstream Russia & CIS 2026 Conference, which will take place on 18–19 March 2026 in Saint Petersburg.The event will bring together senior executives from leading oil, gas, and petrochemical companies across Russia and CIS, as well as[…]
- Registration Now Open: International Forum... Registration Now Open: International Forum Transport and Logistics Terminals of Russia 2026 I am pleased to inform you that registration is now open for the International Forum “Transport and Logistics Terminals of Russia”. The event will take place on 17–18 June 2026 in St. Petersburg.Request brochureKey highlights of the Forum programme include:150+ participants – Senior management from transport and[…]
- UArctic Member Bulletin December 2025 UArctic Member Bulletin December 2025 UArctic member bulletin for the month of December 2025 has just been released. Lead storyExtended deadline for abstracts & updates on UArctic Congress 2026The UArctic Congress 2026 abstract submissions deadline has been extended to 15 January 2026.In addition, the event website has just been updated with[…]
- 4th International Conference - Polar Clima... 4th International Conference - Polar Climate and Environmental Change in the Last Millennium LogisticsDate: 28–30 August 2026Location: Toruń, PolandVenue: Nicolaus Copernicus UniversityConference website: https://polarclimate2026.umk.pl/Contact: polarclimate2026 [AT] umk [DOT] pl DescriptionThe objective of the "4th International Conference “Polar Climate and Environmental Change in the Last Millennium”, which will be held in Toruń on August 28–30, 2026, is to provide a comprehensive overview[…]
Upcoming Events
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