Past Events

The summer school is a two week graduate level course designed to give students a higher level of understanding of the Arctic climate system. The course is structured in two parts, the first is a week lectures presented by invited speakers on the relevant principals, theories and dynamics of what defines Arctic climate, from the planetary level through the atmosphere to the oceans and land. The second week of the course is devoted to actual field and laboratory exercises where students will have an opportunity to work and explore in more detail unique aspects of Arctic climate. The Arctic Climate Summer School, is presented by the Stockholm University's, Bert Bolin Centre: Climate Research School (www.bbcc.su.se/education/courses.html). Participants will receive 4 higher education credits (HEC) upon completion.

To learn more about the summer school and to register please visit:
http://www.bbcc.su.se/2011-summer-school-on-arctic-climate.html

The main topic of the meeting is "Methods for measure, collect and assimilate hydrological information in cold climate". The program is divided into seven sessions covering different other topics related to cold climate hydrology as solid precipitation, cold climate hydrology effects on ecosystems, nested catchments studies and supersites and presentation within these fields are encouraged. There are also two open sessions for presentations that does not fit in these topics.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.18thnrb.com/

The PNWER Arctic Caucus was formed in November 2009 as an informal group of legislators, government officials, business and non-profit leaders committed to the responsible development of North America’s Arctic. The purpose of the Arctic Caucus is to provide a forum within PNWER for the arctic jurisdictions of Alaska, Yukon and NWT to share information, discuss issues of mutual concern, and to identify areas for collaboration; which may include providing arctic-relevant input to PNWER working groups.

The 2011 Arctic Caucus Forum will be held in Yellowknife, NWT, Canada, August 17-19, 2011.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.pnwer.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.pnwer.org/arcticcaucus

Over the past three decades, China has experienced a dramatic change in economical development which has resulted in accelerating rates of landscape change and the inevitable conflicts between man and environment. China now faces the challenge of developing landscape practices that will provide a basis for economic growth as well as environmental security.

By organizing the IALE Congress, we wish to bring these issues to the attention of international scientists and to establish a platform for them to start cooperative research projects in China. We welcome all IALE members and interested individuals to participate in this congress in Beijing with our full hospitality. We expect to provide a rich academic and social experience that participants in IALE World Congresses have always enjoyed.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.iale2011.org/

The Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research, in cooperation with the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Nansen Scientific Society, and the University Center in Svalbard (UNIS), invites
applications to a summer school program entitled "Impact of climate change on resources, maritime transport, and geopolitics in the Arctic and the Svalbard area." The summer school takes place 21-28 August 2011 at the Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research and UNIS.

The program will accept applications from 20 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the fields of arctic climate, arctic resources, maritime transport, and geopolitics. The summer school will provide air travel from Oslo to Longyearbyen, Svalbard on Sunday morning, 21 August, and the return trip on 28 August. Accommodation and food will also be provided.

Application deadline: Friday, 24 June 2011.

For further information, please visit:
http://www.polar-academy.com/

The Arctic Ungulate Conference is held every four years. The theme of the 2011 conference is "Challenges of Managing Northern Ungulates" and will address the difficulties of managing ungulate populations that are
faced with the unpredictable effects of climate change and an ever-increasing human presence on the land. The conference will also focus on the challenges associated with developing recovery actions for declining caribou and reindeer populations that are an integral part of Aboriginal cultures and ways of life.

The conference will provide an opportunity for biologists, managers, Aboriginal groups, co-management boards, researchers, students, and resource users to discuss northern ungulate research and management with their circumpolar peers.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.auc2011.ca/

The objective of the symposium and field trip is to provide an opportunity for the researchers and engineers working on permafrost studies in mountain and arid land regions to discuss and exchange their achievements and experiences.

The Symposium and field trip will be organized under the auspices of the International and Mongolian Permafrost Associations and the Institute of Geography, Mongolian Academy of Sciences with the collaboration of sponsors.

Abstract Deadline is April 1, 2011.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.geography.mn/index.php?huudas=symposium-2011&hl=eng

This conference provides an opportunity for postgraduates to present their research and meet others in the field of Quaternary science in a relaxed and friendly environment. The conference will be structured around four main themes: palaeoglaciology, sea-level change, palaeoclimatology and geoarchaeology/landscape evolution. Registration and abstract submission are now open and will close on Friday 5th August.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.dur.ac.uk/qrapg2011/

The 2010 NRF Open Assembly has been postponed until the fall of 2011. For more information, please visit the NRF site at www..nrf.is.

The theme "Our Ice Dependent World" is meant to address the impact of dwindling ice--terrestrial as well as ocean bound--on the complex interface of nature and society in all climatic zones of the world. In light of man-made aspects of climate change, the natural phenomena of ice are gradually becoming a concept of global politics affecting societal life in dramatic ways on a global scale. The 6th NRF Open Assembly will focus on the interrelationships of human and environmental dimensions of ice in a global context, and particularly in the Arctic, the Antarctic, and the Himalayans. Discussions are expected to highlight the role of research, the social relevance of science, and community in addressing the issues globally

The application for full travel funding for the participation of young researchers is open through Tuesday, 6 April 2010.
For further information, please visit:
http://www.nrf.is/.

The Melnikov Permafrost Institute (Yakutsk, Russia), the Institute of Northern Mining (Yakutsk, Russia), the Cold and Arid Regions Engineering and Environmental Research Institute (Lanzhou, China), and the Heilongjiang Institute of Cold Region Engineering (Harbin, China) will host the Ninth International Symposium on Permafrost Engineering to be held in Mirny, Yakutia. The aim of the symposium is to provide a forum for discussion of permafrost engineering issues, as well as for exchange of practical experience in construction and maintenance of engineering structures on frozen ground.

For additional information, please contact Lilia Prokopieva at prokopieva [at] mpi.ysn.ru.

The overall objective of the Open Assembly in Hveragerði, Iceland, is to address the impact of dwindling ice - terrestrial as well as ocean bound - on the complex interface of nature and society in all climatic zones of the world, with an emphasis on the Arctic, the Antarctic and the Himalayans. In light of the man-made part of climate change, particularly meaning global warming, and the natural phenomena of ice is gradually becoming a concept of global politics - a common heritage of humankind- affecting societal life in quite dramatic ways on a global scale. This turn in the interrelationship and working of the society/nature interface is the focus of the Assembly.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.nrf.is/nrf-calendar/details/24-6th-nrf-open-assembly-our-ice…

More information will be forthcoming

The aim of the conference is to promote our understanding of changes in all components of the geosphere-biosphere system and to assess the causes and consequences of these changes for ecosystems and humans. The important focus of the conference will be the strategy to mitigate and adapt to a changing global climate and environment.

The conference is endorsed by the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme and is considered as a preparatory “young scientist” meeting for the major international science conference “Planet Under Pressure 2012: New knowledge towards solutions” organized by the Global Environmental Programs in London in 2012 (www.planetunderpressure2012.net). The best projects presented at the Vistula Spit conference will be selected for the London “Planet Under Pressure 2012” meeting.

English is the conference language for oral presentations and posters. The conference does not provide simultaneous interpretation services.

For more information, please visit:
http://loac.igras.ru/indexeng.php

The Centre for Micromorphology Symposium provides an opportunity for researchers in the micro-scale analysis of sediments and soils to present and discuss their findings in an informal setting. In particular we welcome papers from postgraduate and early career researchers. The symposium this year also celebrates the pioneering work of Professor Jaap van der Meer, who retires in September 2011. This years keynote speaker is Professor John Menzies (Brock University, Canada).

To register for the symposium (deadline 15th August) or to submit a title and abstract for either an oral or poster presentation (deadline 1st August) please contact Dr Simon Carr by e-mail (s.j.carr [at] qmul.ac.uk).

There is no charge for registration, although there will be a limit on the number of delegates, so early registration is encouraged.

Organizers of a session entitled "Winter Climate Change and Ecosystem Functioning" announce a call for abstracts. The session will be convened at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of Germany,
Switzerland, and Austria, scheduled for 5-9 September 2011 in Oldenburg, Germany.

The guiding theme of 41st Annual Meeting is ”Ecological Functions, Patterns, Processes”. True to this motto we hope to stimulate scientific discussions circling around the functional responses of species and communities towards environmental changes and effects on ecosystem processes, as well as temporal and spatial components of ecosystem organization that support biodiversity. The meeting aims at representing the full scope of ecological research at the different levels of organization (from genes to landscapes) without neglecting its societal importance. Therefore, a vital discussion on the role of applied ecological research for environmental planning should form a distinct part of the meeting.

The deadline for early registration and submission of papers is 15 May 2011.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.gfoe-2011.de/

This is an informal two-day meeting at which presentations are welcome on all aspects of ice and snow research. Postgraduate students in particular are welcome to attend and present their work. The meeting will consist of both oral and poster presentation sessions. Delegates are also encouraged to register for the annual dinner, which will take place at Selwyn College on the Wednesday evening. Accommodations will also be available at Selwyn Collge, starting at £47 for bed and breakfast on a first-come first-serve basis. There may be some accommodation available through arrangements with local students although places will be limited, further details will be posted on the meeting website as soon as possible.

Abstract submissions will be accepted until Friday 22nd July. Please check the website and further announcements will be made when online registration is available.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/about_bas/events/igs2011/index.php

Beringia Days is a public forum sponsored by the National Park Service that highlights activities and projects involving the Beringia region of the United States and Russia. The conference brings together the Native peoples of Alaska and Chukotka as well as Russian and American scholars, researchers, environmentalists, and representatives of government and non-governmental organizations. Cooperators report on projects funded through the Shared Beringian Heritage Program (SBHP) at the National Park Service. The conference is a bi-annual occasion that attracts a wide variety of people working on or interested in the Beringia region. It encourages discussion and provides a venue to explore opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. Participants from Alaska and Russia use this meeting to develop shared goals and partnerships.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.nps.gov/akso/beringia

This conferences will provide opportunities for researchers and managers to share information and research results, conduct workshops on specific issues, and to hold related meetings. The 4th conference will officially be an international conference.

For more information, please visit:
http://seaduckconference.com/

The objective of this session is to discuss interrelationships in terms of the viability of coastal communities, their vulnerability, and policies and strategies for adaptation to local and global change.
Organizers are soliciting contributions both on physical processes, ecological perspectives, and ecosystem services and on social, economic, and governance aspects, including the following topics:

• Physical perspectives: High-frequency environmental forcing (atmospheric and oceanographic), sea-level changes, on/offshore permafrost dynamics and gas hydrate stability, sea-ice dynamics, biogeochemical transformations, sediment dynamics, etc.;

• Ecological perspectives: Ecosystem services and biodiversity, including coastal ecosystems, habitats, species, etc.;

• Socio-economic perspectives: Socio-economic transformations, including market and non-market sectors; economic wellbeing and local economic impacts; fisheries, hydrocarbon exploitation, marine shipping, and related risks and prospects for coastal communities; community vulnerability and adaptation; governance and institutions, etc.

Confirmed keynote speakers for the session are Mikhail Grigoriev, Permafrost Institute RAS, Yakutsk, Russia; and Rasmus Ole Rasmussen, NordRegion, Stockholm, Sweden. The session will serve as the launch
venue for Arctic Coasts as the new LOICZ research hotspot.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.loicz-osc2011.org/index.asp

The course will provide a basic introduction to the dynamics of glaciers and ice sheets with a focus on ice-climate interactions. The course is meant for Ph.D. students that work on (or will soon start working on) a glaciology-related climate project.

Send your application to the convenor (j.oerlemans [at] uu.nl), before 9 May 2011.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.phys.uu.nl/~wwwimau/education/summer_school/