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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/.

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 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

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/

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 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

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 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

Session proposals will be accepted through Saturday, 10 July 2010. The approved session program will be online by mid-August 2010. Abstract submission will then be open until 30 November 2010.

For further information regarding the conference, registration, and session proposals please visit:
http://www.inqua2011.ch/