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ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More Council, a high level forum of Arctic nations (Canada, Finland, Denmark/Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States). Also includes indigenousBelonging to a certain place. Indigenous people are distinct ethnic groups that have historic connections to people who lived in a territory prior to the area being colonized or coming... More peoples representatives.Arctic Council, a high level forum of Arctic nations (Canada, Finland, Denmark/Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States). Also includes indigenous peoples representatives.

> Evenkian Field Station
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NAME AND OWNER The Tura Field station (Evenkiyskiy oporniy ekspedizionniy punkt) is owned and run by V.N. Sukachev Institute of Forest SB RAS (IF SB …

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> International Ecological Educational Center “Istomino”
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STATION NAME AND OWNER International ecological – educational center (IEEC) “Istomino” is owned and run by Baikal Institute of Nature Management of the Siberian Branch …

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> Research Station Samoylov Island
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Research Station Samoylov Island is owned and run by the Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum GeologyThe study of the solid Earth, …

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> Spasskaya Pad Scientific Forest Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Spasskaya Pad Scientific Forest Station is owned and run by the Institute for Biological Problems of Cryolithozone (Siberian Branch of …

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> Elgeei Scientific Forest Station
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NAME AND OWNER “Elgeeii” scientific forest station of Institute for biological problems of cryolithozone of Siberian branch of Russian academy of sciences (Russian Federation). LOCATION …

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> Chokurdakh Scientific Tundra Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Chokurdakh Scientific TundraA type of ecosystem in which tree growth is limited by low temperatures. The origin of the word …

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> Orotuk Field Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Orotuk Field Station is run by the Institute of Biological Problems of the North, Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of …

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> North-East Science Station
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NAME AND OWNER North-East Science Station (NESS) is owned and run by Sergey Zimov and Nikita Zimov. LOCATION NESS is situated in the Kolyma River …

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> CEN Kangiqsualujjuaq Sukuijarvik
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STATION NAME AND OWNER CEN Kangiqsualujjuaq SUKUIJARVIK Research Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études nordiques (CEN: www.cen.ulaval.ca) at Université Laval. The station …

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> Avachinsky Volcano Field Station
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NAME AND OWNER Avachinsky volcano field station belongs to Volcanoes of Kamchatka Nature Park (UNESCO World Heritage site #765). LOCATION Avachinsky volcano field station is …

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> Meinypil’gyno Community Based Biological Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Meinypil’gyno Community Based Biological Station is owned and run by the Russian bird conservation NGO – “BirdsRussia”, with support from the …

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> Adygine Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Adygine Station; Institute of water problem and Hydropower, Kyrgyz National Academy of Science. LOCATION The station is located in Northern Tchein-Shan …

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> Barrow Arctic Research Center/Environmental Observatory
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Barrow ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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> Toolik Field Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Toolik Field Station (TFS) belongs to the Institute of ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural …

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> Kluane Lake Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Kluane Lake Research Station (KLRS) is owned and managed by the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, …

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> Western Arctic Research Centre
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NAME AND OWNER The Western ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as …

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> Canadian High Arctic Research Station CHARS
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Canadian High ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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> M’Clintock Channel Polar Research Cabins
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STATION NAME AND OWNER M’Clintock Channel Polar Research Cabins is a collaboration between Gjoa Haven Hunters and Trappers Organization and Queen’s University in Canada. LOCATION …

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> Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station
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NAME AND OWNER Flashline Mars ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as …

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> Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory PEARL
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NAME AND OWNER Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL) operated by the Canadian Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Change (CANDAC) – an informal university …

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> CEN Ward Hunt Island Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Ward Hunt Island Observatory research station is owned and run by the Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) …

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> CEN Bylot Island Field Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Bylot Island Research Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) and in …

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> Igloolik Research Center
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Igloolik Research Center is owned by the Department of Environment of the Government of Nunavut, CANADA. LOCATION The Igloolik Research …

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> CEN Salluit Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER CEN Salluit Research Station is owned and run by Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) whose secretariat is based …

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> CEN Boniface River Field Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The CEN Boniface River Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) whose secretariat …

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> CEN Umiujaq Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Umiujaq Research Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) whose secretariat is …

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> CEN Whapmagoostui-Kuujuarapik Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The CEN Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik Station is owned and run by the Centre d’études Nordiques (CEN: Centre for Northern Studies) with its secretariat …

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> CEN Radisson Ecological Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER CEN Radisson Ecological Research Station (Station de recherche écologique de Radisson). The station is the property of the Radisson municipality. It …

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> CEN Clearwater Lake Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The CEN Clearwater Lake Research Station is legally owned by the Kativik Regional Government (KRG), but is operated by the Centre …

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> Nunavut Research Institute
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NAME AND OWNER Nunavut Research Institute is located in Iqaluit, NU and is operated by Nunavut ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, …

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> Labrador Institute Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Operated with a year-round permanent staff, the Labrador Institute Research Station (LIRS) is located in North West River, Labrador, Canada (Latitude: …

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> Arctic Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Owner of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the …

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> Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is owned by the Government of Greenland. LOCATION The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR) with …

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> Sermilik Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Sermilik Station is owned by the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Geocenter, Denmark, University of Copenhagen. LOCATION The …

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> Summit Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Summit Station is funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by CH2M Polar Services (CPS) with guidance from …

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> EGRIP Field Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER EGRIP (East Greenland Ice drilling Project) owned by Centre for Ice and ClimateThe average weather we would expect over a long …

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> Zackenberg Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Zackenberg Research Station is owned by the government of Greenland. Aarhus University (Denmark) is responsible for running the station. LOCATION Zackenberg …

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> Villum Research Station
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NAME AND OWNER Villum Research Station, Station Nord (VRS) consist of a garage for storage of vehicles and a tents, generators etc. for a mobile …

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> Sudurnes Science and Learning Center
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NAME AND OWNER Sudurnes Science and Learning Center is a non-profit organization, partly financed and accredited by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture in …

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> Litla-Skard
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Litla-Skard is not a typical research station but a bio-monitoring site. The site is operated jointly by the Agricultural University of …

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> Kárhóll Research Station
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The construction at Karholl The not-for-profit organization Aurora Observatory is building a Northern LightsA glow in the night sky, most commonly visible at high latitudes. …

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> RIF Field Station
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NAME AND OWNER The Rif Field Station is a non-profit organisation named after the peninsula of Rif, the northernmost part of Iceland. LOCATION The station …

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> Faroe Islands Nature Investigation
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Faroe Islands Nature Investigation (FINI) belongs to Jarðfeingi (Faroese Earth and Energy Directorate) and partners. LOCATION FINI comprises a growing …

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> ECN Cairngorms
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The ECN Cairngorm site is owned by Scottish National Heritage, a Scottish government funded body that looks after Scotland’s landscapes whilst …

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> UAPISHKA RESEARCH STATION
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Uapishka research Station. Owned by the Pessamit Innu Council and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Manicouagan-Uapishka. LOCATION The Station is located …

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> AWIPEV Arctic Research Base
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STATION NAME AND OWNER AWIPEV ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as …

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> Skálanes
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Skálanes Nature and Heritage Center is an independent research station directed and owned by Ólafur Örn Pétursson. LOCATION Skálanes is located …

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> Lammin-Suo Peatland Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Lammin-Suo peatlandPeat is a soil type formed from slowly decomposing vegetation. It is found in wet areas where the lack of …

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> Sverdrup Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Sverdrup Research Station is owned and managed by the Norwegian Polar Institute. LOCATION The Sverdrup Research Station is located in …

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> Netherlands’ Arctic Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Netherlands ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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> UK Arctic Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), UK, has funded the NERC ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, …

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> CNR Arctic Station “Dirigibile Italia”
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STATION NAME AND OWNER CNR ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as …

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> Czech Arctic Station of Josef Svoboda
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Czech ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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> Polish Polar Station Hornsund
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Polish Polar Station in Hornsund belongs to the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences LOCATION The station is situated …

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> Finse Alpine Research Centre
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Finse Alpine Research Centre is owned by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Oslo. Even though …

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> NIBIO Svanhovd Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The NIBIO Svanhovd research station belongs to the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research. LOCATION NIBIO Svanhovd is located in the Pasvik …

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> Svartberget Research Station
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NAME AND OWNER Svartberget/Krycklan belongs to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Forest Sciences LOCATION The research station is located in the northwestern …

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> Tarfala Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Tarfala Research Station is owned and run by the Department of Physical GeographyThe study of the Earth, such as places, landforms, …

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> Abisko Scientific Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Abisko Scientific Research Station is owned by the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat. LOCATION The station is located about 200 km …

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> Kilpisjärvi Biological Staion
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Kilpisjärvi Biological Station belongs to the University of Helsinki (Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences). LOCATION The station is situated …

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> Kevo Subarctic Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Kevo SubarcticThe area immediately south of the Arctic circle. Generally, subarctic regions fall between 50°N and 70°N latitude, depending on local …

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> Värriö Subarctic Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Värriö Research Station is managed by University of Helsinki, Department of Physics. LOCATION The area is a subarcticThe area immediately south …

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> Pallas-Sodankylä Stations
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Pallas-Sodankylä station consists of clean air research station in Pallas and ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, …

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> Kolari Research Unit
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Kolari Field Site belongs to the Natural Resources Institute Finland LUKE. LOCATION The Kolari Field Site is located in northwest …

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> Oulanka Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Oulanka Research Station was founded in 1966 It belongs to the Thule Institute, and is a regional unit of the University …

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> Kainuu Fisheries Research Station
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NAME AND OWNER Kainuu Fisheries Research Station belongs to the Natural Resources Institute Finland. LOCATION The Kainuu research station is located ca. 320 km south …

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> Hyytiälä Forestry Research Station (SMEAR II)
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NAME AND OWNER The Hyytiälä Forest Research Station is managed by University of Helsinki, Department of Forest Sciences, and the SMEAR II station (Station for …

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> Alpine Research and Education Station Furka (ALPFOR)
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The ‘Alpine Research and Education Station Furka’ (ALPFOR) is managed by the non-profit association ALPFOR, which is related to the University …

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> Station Hintereis
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Station Hintereis (ST-HE) near Hintereisferner (HEF) in the catchment of Rofen Valley (ROF). Institute for Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences ACINN, University …

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> Sonnblick Observatory
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Sonnblick Observatory is owned by Sonnblick Verein and managed by the Zentralanstalt fur Meteorologie und Geodynamik in cooperation with the …

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> The DMI Geophysical Observatory Qaanaaq
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The DMI Geophysical Observatory Qaanaaq. Owned by the Danish Meteorological Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark LOCATION The DMI Geophysical Observatory Qaanaaq is located …

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> Krkonoše Mountains National Park
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Krkonoše (CZ)/Karkonosze (PL) Mountains National Parks are state properties of the Czech Republic and Poland. The parks are a trans-boundary UNESCO …

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> Karkonosze National Park
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Krkonoše (CZ)/Karkonosze (PL) Mountains National Parks are state properties of the Czech Republic and Poland. The parks are a trans-boundary UNESCO …

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> M&M Klapa Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER M&M Kłapa Research Station is run by the Institute of GeographyThe study of the Earth, such as places, landforms, people and …

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> Khibiny Educational and Scientific Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Khibiny Educational and Scientific Station is owned and managed by the Faculty of GeographyThe study of the Earth, such as …

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> Mukhrino Field Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Mukhrino Field Station is owned and run by the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Dynamics and Climate ChangeAccording to the United Nations …

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> Numto Park Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Numto Park Station belongs to the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Dynamics and Climate ChangeAccording to the United Nations Framework Convention …

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> The Arctic Research Station (former Labytnangi Ecological Research Station)
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as …

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> Beliy Island Research Station
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NAME AND OWNER Beliy Island Research Station is owned and managed by the Government of the Yamal-Nenets autonomous district, Russian Federation. LOCATION The Station is …

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> Willem Barentsz Biological Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER Willem Barentsz Biological Station is presently owned by the Administration of Taimyr Reserves, Norilsk, Russia (governmental organization of the Russian Federation). …

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> Khanymey Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Khanymei Research Station belongs to the National Research Tomsk State University, Russia. LOCATION The Station is located south-east or Yamal-Nenets …

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> Kajbasovo Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Kajbasovo Research Station belongs to the National Research Tomsk State University, Russia. LOCATION The station is located in Western Siberia, …

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> Aktru Research Station
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Aktru Research Station belongs to the National Research Tomsk State University, Russia. LOCATION The Aktru Research Station is located in …

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> Igarka Geocryology Laboratory
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STATION NAME AND OWNER The Igarka Geocryology Laboratory is a scientific affiliation of the Melnikov PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero …

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> INTERACT Station Catalogue
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The Station Managers’ Forum has produced a catalogue of field stations in the network (see catalogue). This includes partner stations and observer stations (stations that …

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> Stories of Arctic Science
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This book contains stories of cutting-edge ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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> INTERACT Station Card Game
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> INTERACT Management planning for arctic and northern alpine research stations – Examples of good practices
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INTERACT research stations are often located in very remote areas of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific …

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> Research and Monitoring
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The INTERACT network of more than 70 research stations hosts thousands of scientists every year who conducts research and monitoring activities from one or more …

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August 17, 2017

> Siberian tundra eruptions
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INTERACT observer station manager Aleksandr Sokolov in article on methaneA colourless, odourless gas (chemical formula CH4). Some microbesproduce methane. It can also be found in underground …

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October 13, 2016

> Second Phase of INTERACT funded
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The Second Phase of INTERACT has started and we are currently working with all the preparations required for our upcoming work. The Second Phase of …

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August 29, 2017

> Drone Technology in the Arctic
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INTERACT partner ÅF has produced a short video on the development of drone technology in the Arctic. Watch the video here and see what WP 8 is …

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January 4, 2019

> Work opportunities at INTERACT partners
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INTERACT partner Aarhus University is looking for a Postdoc in Arctic Oil Microbiology at the Department of Bioscience. The position is for 2 years and …

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August 29, 2017

> INTERACT Transnational Access Call is open!
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The call for applications is open on 1st September-13th October 2017 for Transnational Access and Remote Access taking place between March 2018 and April 2019. …

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September 5, 2017

> Polar Prediction School 2018
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INTERACT Partner APECSAssociation of Polar Early Career Scientists…. More, together with other partners, will be organizing the Polar Prediction School 2018 on weather and climateThe …

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March 6, 2018

> Summer school at INTERACT partner TSU
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5th International Summer School for Students and Young Scientists — 2018 Natural and human environment of ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, …

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September 13, 2017

> UArctic Congress 2018: Call for Proposals
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INTERACT partner University of Oulu, is hosting parts of the UArctic Congress next September. The call for session probposals is open until 30 September 2017. …

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January 22, 2018

> YOPP’s First Special Observing Period starts 1 February 2018
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Due to the increasing concerns with regard to the weather and climateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, …

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September 15, 2017

> Three new observer stations
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INTERACT is growing! We would like to welcome AWIPEV who is joining the INTERACT network with three new observer stations: Koldewey Station buildings, the Rabot …

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January 7, 2019

> New deliverable “INTERACT Fieldwork Planning Handbook” is available
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A new deliverable “INTERACT Fieldwork Planning Handbook” is now available here. The report aims to ensure that you are well prepared for fieldwork at INTERACT …

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September 20, 2017

> New Educational Resources Available
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INTERACT collaborates with Wicked Weather Watch to produce resources for teaching ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. …

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September 21, 2017

> INTERACT – part of the EU Arctic Cluster
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INTERACT builds together with the other Horizon 2020 Arctic projects the EU Arctic Cluster – a network, which merges the most up-to-date findings on ArcticDefinitions of the …

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September 26, 2017

> INTERACT Data Forum was presented at the RDA in Montreal
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The 10th RDA (Research Data Alliance) Plenary Meeting was held 19 to 21 September 2017 in Montréal, Canada and the INTERACT Data Forum was presented …

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January 19, 2018

> Final Call – ENVRIplus
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3rd and final call for proposals to access European multi-disciplinary environmental research platforms launched by ENVRIplus. ENVRIplus offers opportunities for free-of-charge transnational access to selected …

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September 27, 2017

> Meeting Minutes from Daily Management Group Meeting available
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The INTERACT Daily Management Group had a meeting 30-31 August and the meeting minutes are now available.

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December 1, 2017

> CAFF-IASC Science Policy Fellowship Call for Applications
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The Conservation of Flora and Fauna (CAFF) and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), are teaming up together and with the Association of Polar Early …

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May 3, 2018

> Survey on Arctic in-situ observations
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INTAROS is carrying out an assessment of the present Arctic observation capacity and is now opening its questionnaire to external collaborators. It is accessible through …

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November 13, 2018

> Thawing permafrost – a hot topic
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Nunataryuk, part of the EU Arctic Cluster along with INTERACT and eight other projects related to Arctic change and its global implications, is featured in …

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May 8, 2018

> Arctic Cluster Webinar
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INTERACT is part of the EU ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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October 3, 2017

> Transnational Access call open until Oct 13th!
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Apply for Transnational Access to conduct research at the coolest places of the north! Don’t miss your chance – apply before October 13th

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May 9, 2018

> INTERACT at Arctic Circle Forum in the Faroe Islands
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INTERACT is represented at the Arctic Circle Forum on Arctic Hubs in the Faroe Islands. INTERACT will participate in a session on Arctic Research Hubs …

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October 5, 2017

> Call for applications for Sentinel North International Arctic Field School
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Applications for the first Sentinel North International ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the …

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March 15, 2018

> Fully Funded Transnational Access to Research Icebreakers
News

The EU Project ARICE will open a call for ship-time proposals in early April 2018 to access the icebreakers CCGS Amundsen, RV Siquliak and PRV …

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May 14, 2018

> ARICE CALL 2018: NOW OPEN!
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The EU funded project ARICE (Arctic Research Icebreaker Consortium) offers fully funded transnational access to research icebreakers. It has now opened its first call for …

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October 13, 2017

> Meet INTERACT at Arctic Circle
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Meet INTERACT at the Arctic Circle in Reykjavik! Friday 13 October 17:45 – 19:15 RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE IN GREENLAND – STATUS AND VISIONS Margareta Johansson, Morten …

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December 5, 2017

> Deliverables and Meeting Minutes available online
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All deliverables and meeting minutes are available online on the INTERACT website. The most recent deliverable is the Drone Workshop Report (WP 8: Umbilical Design …

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January 9, 2019

> International symposium at Aktru Research Station 8-19 July 2019
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INTERACT station Aktru in the Altai Mountains, Russia, is hosting an International Symposium, followed by summer schools in July 2019. Early registration deadline is 8 …

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May 15, 2018

> Abstract deadline May 18 for ICOS Science Conference
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The third ICOS Science Conference will be organized in Prague, Czech Republic from Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th September 2018. The theme of the conference …

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January 22, 2018

> INTERACT Webinar on Drones
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The INTERACT TA User Community Webinar on Drones will be arranged on Tue, January 30, at 14:00-15:30 CET. The webinar will provide the participants with …

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May 22, 2018

> Job opportunity: Climate and Cryosphere Researcher at Asiaq
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A challenging position as a researcher within climateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). Climate varies from …

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September 28, 2018

> INTERACT in Russian media
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INTERACT’s 2nd annual meeting is held in Salekhard, Russia 24-28 September. Local media covered the event and INTERACT made several appearances in Russian television.

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March 17, 2018

> Joint APPLICATE-YOPP TM12 at EGU18: Exploiting Arctic observations to improve weather and climate predictions
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European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2018 Vienna | Austria | 8–13 April 2018 Going to EGU18? Then don’t miss this panel discussion! Mon 09 April …

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October 2, 2018

> INTERACT partner ULaval is holding a Massive Online Open Course on northern Quebec
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The Northern Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable development has been defined in many ways, but the most frequently quoted definition is from a report called Our Common Future, also …

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March 20, 2018

> Station Managers’ Forum III in Vahrn, Italy
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The third Station Managers’ Forum is taking place this week, 19-23 March in Vahrn, Italy. An intense and fun week with colleagues and friends has …

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January 11, 2019

> Call for application – International PhD School at INTERACT station Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik
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International PhD School 2 – 12 July 2019, Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik (Nunavik, Canada) Under the leadership of the Sentinel North program at Université Laval (Quebec City, Canada), the …

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November 9, 2017

> INTERACT at UN Climate Change Conference COP23
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As part of the Arctic Cluster, INTERACT will be represented at the UN Climate Change Conference COP23 15 November. The conference is held 6-17 November …

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January 15, 2019

> Daily Management Group meeting
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The INTERACT Daily Management Group met in Sweden the 14-15 January, mainly to discuss and work on the upcoming application.

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January 17, 2019

> Side event organised by the EU Arctic Cluster at Arctic Frontiers
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INTERACT is a member of the the EU ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define …

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March 22, 2018

> Upcoming workshop: IASC “Cutting barriers in snow knowledge”
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Date: 8th of April 2018 in Vienna, 13:00-17:30 Venue: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Neues Institutsgebäude (NIG), 4th floor, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna. Snow …

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May 24, 2018

> International Summer School “Data Management in Environmental & Earth Science Infrastructures: Theory & Practice”
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9-13 July, Lecce, Italy The International Summer School on “Data Management in Environmental and Earth ScienceAlso known as geoscience. A collective term for the sciences …

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January 21, 2019

> Kitchen personnel wanted for Tarfala research station
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INTERACT station Tarfala (Sweden) is hiring kitchen personnel (combined chef/kitchen hand) for the period between 19 March and 18 April. Deadline for applications is 2 …

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March 26, 2018

> Soft Launch: European Polar Infrastructure Database
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The European Polar Infrastructure Database, that will be officially announced on the 23rd March at the 3rd EU-POLARNET General Assembly in Tallinn, is now already …

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May 28, 2018

> INTERACT at POLAR2018: meet us on Wed 20th June at 12:30-14:00
News

Come to meet INTERACT during the POLAR2018 in Davos, Switzerland, on Wed 20th June at 12:30-14:00, Room A Wisshorn! Hear about the INTERACT Stations …

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January 28, 2019

> INTERACT at KEPLER’s kick-off meeting
News

EU Arctic Cluster’s newest member, KEPLER, had its kick-off meeting in Oslo, Norway, today, and INTERACT was there. KEPLER is a multi-partner initiative, built around …

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April 3, 2018

> INTERACT Newsletter #3
News

The third INTERACT newsletter is now available for download here.

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January 29, 2019

> INTERACT at POST Annual Reception 2019
News

INTERACT had a booth at the polar science exhibition part of the POST Annual Reception in London, UK. POST stands for Parliamentary Office of Science …

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January 24, 2018

> Deliverable from WP 2 available for download
News

The 1st newsletter for Teachers and Educators, a deliverable from WP 2, is now available for downloading. The other INTERACT deliverables are always available here.

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June 5, 2018

> Job opportunity: Research engineer in polar weather and climate modelling at CNRS, France
News

CNRS / Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques (CNRS-CNRM) in Toulouse, France, is looking for a research engineer in polar weather and climateThe average weather we …

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June 8, 2018

> INTERACT contributes to G7 call to action
News

The 44th G7 summit starts today and will be held on June 8 and 9, 2018, in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada. To highlight the need …

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February 5, 2019

> Summer School on Alpine Plant Life at INTERACT station ALPFOR
News

A graduate course offered by the University of Basel and the Zürich-Basel Plant Science Center (PSC) for advanced biologyThe study of life and living organisms …

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April 4, 2018

> European Polar Infrastructure Database Launched
News

The European Polar Board (EPB) and EU-PolarNet are pleased to announce the launch of the European Polar Infrastructure Database. The database, which includes detailed information …

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June 14, 2018

> Photo Competition: Arctic Biodiversity
News

INTERACT partner CAFF organises the Arctic Biodiversity Congress together with the Arctic Council, and as it moves closer we would like to remind you to …

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February 1, 2019

> ECRA General Assembly
News

ECRA_GA19 – the ECRA General Assembly on 27-28 February 2019, Brussels, BE For the third time, the European ClimateThe average weather we would expect over …

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February 7, 2019

> List of Sessions announced for the ASSW2019
News

The 21st Arctic Science Summit Week, established by the International ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some …

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June 19, 2018

> Meet INTERACT at Polar 2018 in Davos, Switzerland
News

Don’t miss out on two great opportunities to meet INTERACT at Polar 2018! Wednesday 20th June at 12:30-14:00, Room A Wisshorn. Workshop on Transnational, virtual …

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August 29, 2018

> Arctic Safety Course – places still available
News

INTERACT partner UNIS is planning for a ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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February 1, 2018

> Recording and materials available from INTERACT Webinar on Drones
News

The INTERACT TA User Community Webinar on Drones, held on 30th January, gathered together about 50 participants from eleven countries to learn more about drones …

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July 30, 2018

> CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – ARTICNET
News

Abstract submission is now open to ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM2018) which will be held in Ottawa, December 10 – 14, 2018. The deadline for …

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June 25, 2018

> INTERACT at EUCOP 2018 in Chamonix, France
News

Today is the first day of sessions at the 5th European Conference on PermafrostPermafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius …

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February 2, 2018

> February stations of the month
News

Each month two of the research stations in the INTERACT network are featured. Take the opportunity to check out February’s stations of the month: Adygine …

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June 26, 2018

> YOPP workshop – Call for Abstracts
News

INTERACT partner FMI (Finnish Meteorological Institute) is hosting the YOPP ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some …

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October 30, 2017

> Work In Progress
News

INTERACT is working on the new website. Some information could still be missing…but we are going to add them soon!

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February 15, 2019

> New INTERACT deliverables available now
News

The deliverable 3.10 – INTERACT practical field guide, is now available on the website under “Resources“. Deliverable 4.4 – INTERACT Data Policy can also be …

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November 14, 2017

> Drones pocket guide available for download
News

For you who are flying drones in cold climate, make sure you are well prepared! Download the smart Drones pocket guide, developed by ÅF and …

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October 31, 2017

> INTERACT Website up and running
News

We are proud and happy to announce that today the new INTERACT website is launched. Please note that the website is still being populated. If …

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November 19, 2018

> New field guide to data repositories available now
News

INTERACT work package 4 (Data Forum) has produced a Field Guide to Data Repositories (downloadable below under “Resources”). This field guide to data management and …

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January 5, 2018

> Upcoming event: INTERACT Webinar on Drones, 30th Jan
News

Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Time: 14:00-15:30 CET Topic: The webinar will provide the participants with basic knowledge on drones and their research use in …

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February 18, 2019

> Save the date – ENVRIplus dissemination event 4 June
News

This year’s ENVRIplus dissemination event is held in Brussels 4 June. Key objectives are among others to highlight the importance of the RI collaboration, and the …

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March 17, 2017

> INTERACT partner organises Arctic Field Summer School
News

During this first Norwegian Field School, organised by University of Tromso (UiT) – the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural …

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February 19, 2019

> Funds available to attend ASSW2019
News

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) in cooperation with the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is pleased to announce the availability of travel support for …

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November 17, 2017

> INTERACT GIS at Umeå University
News

The development of INTERACT GIS is now conducted in collaboration with Umeå University and their IT department ITS. Umeå University published an article about the …

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August 13, 2018

> INTERACT Transnational Access call is open!
News

The call for applications is open on 13th August – 12th October 2018 for Transnational Access and Remote Access taking place between March 2019 and …

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July 30, 2018

> JOB OPPORTUNITY: DATA CENTER MANAGER, TOOLIK FIELD STATION
News

Open position as Spatial and Environmental Data Center Manager is now available in the Toolik Field Station, Alaska. The Toolik Field Station (TFS) are now …

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February 20, 2019

> Survey regarding the Agreement on Enhancing Arctic Scientific Cooperation
News

The Agreement on Enhancing ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas …

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March 21, 2017

> INTERACT partner (TSU) organises summer events
News

Fourth International Summer School for Students and Young Scientists held 9-21 of July 2017 in Tomsk‐Aktru, Russia. The main part of the School (6 days) …

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March 24, 2017

> A record number of projects to INTERACT Stations with Transnational Access in 2017
News

Preparations for the approaching summer field season are taking place with increasing speed, and the next months will see a record number of user groups …

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November 15, 2017

> INTERACT at COP23!
News

INTERACT was represented at COP23 in Bonn today. Read more about the event at http://www.eu-polarnet.eu/news-and-events/conferences-and-workshops/

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October 5, 2018

> INTERACT acknowledged in two recent publications in Nature
News

We are thrilled to share with you two recent publications in Nature, where support from INTERACT Transnational Access has been acknowledged. Several INTERACT TA Users …

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March 29, 2017

> INTERACT at trilateral meeting EU-US-Canada
News

INTERACT will participate in the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as …

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March 31, 2017

> Arctic Science Summit Week starts today
News

Many INTERACT partners will attend the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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June 29, 2018

> INTERACT Scientific Coordinator received CMG at Buckingham Palace
News

INTERACT is extremely proud over our scientific coordinator Terry Callaghan who on the 14th June received a CMG (Companion (of the Order Of) St Michael …

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November 20, 2017

> Memorandum of understanding between INTERACT and IK Foundation
News

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between INTERACT and The IK Foundation at the INTERACT secretariat in Lund. IK Foundation is an independent non-profit …

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April 6, 2017

> Stations of the Month
News

April features Partner Station CEN Radisson (Canada) and Observer Station ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some …

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November 21, 2017

> INTERACT at Polarforum 2017
News

Today the Swedish Polar Research Community met at Hasselbacken in Stockholm. The main focus of the day was opportunities for Swedish polar research. Discussions were …

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November 22, 2018

> IPCC seeks reviewers to a report on Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate
News

IPCC seeks reviewers to a second order draft report on Ocean and Cryosphere in a changing Climate. More information can be found here . INTERACT …

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April 10, 2017

> INTERACT Scientific Coordinator on Czech Television
News

INTERACT Scientific Coordinator Terry Callaghan was interviewed by Czech Television during the Arctic Science Summit Week. Czech News show Studio ČT24, interviewed INTERACT Scientific Coordinator Terry Callaghan …

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August 15, 2018

> Abisko Station Video
News

The first INTERACT station video is ready! Watch the video about Abisko Scientific Research Station on INTERACT’s YouTube Channel

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April 19, 2017

> INTERACT at EGU2017
News

One of the major science conferences, the European Geosciences Union General Assembly, will take place in Vienna on 23-28 April. INTERACT will attend the EGU2017 meeting …

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January 8, 2018

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News

We are happy to announce that INTERACT Scientific Coordinator, professor Terry Callaghan, has been honoured with the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint …

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July 2, 2018

> CALL FOR PAPERS Arctic Frontiers Science 2019
News

ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, …

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August 20, 2018

> Job opening in Antarctica
News

INTERACT partner The International Polar Foundation is currently searching for an enthusiastic and skilled electrical/electronics engineer to assist with Belgian Antarctic Operations at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research …

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November 22, 2017

> INTERACT featured in Green Advisor Report
News

INTERACT and WP 8 are featured in an article about drones in polar environments that is published in Green Advisor Report 2017, a publication by …

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April 21, 2017

> Travel Stipends Available
News

Application deadline: Sunday, 23 April 2017 Travel Stipends Available ICASS IX Conference International ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and …

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August 23, 2018

> Course on analysis of atmosphere-surface interactions and feedbacks at INTERACT Station
News

INTERACT partner University of Helsinki, INAR is proud to announce the intensive course Analysis of atmosphere-surface interactions and feedbacks (ATM309) to be held in Hyytiälä, …

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April 25, 2017

> Call for Sessions at International Arctic Change Conference 2017, Quebec City, Canada
News

The ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high …

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November 23, 2018

> The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) is officially launched today
News

The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) is officially launched today, 23 November 2018, during an event hosted by the Austrian Presidency of the European Union. …

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April 26, 2017

> Release of 5 AMAP Assessments
News

On the 25th of April 5 new AMAPArctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme. One of the working groups of the Arctic Council. Established in 1991. AMAP …

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May 3, 2017

> INTAROS stakeholder workshop 5 May
News

INTERACT will be presented on INTAROS workshop 5 May The first INTAROS stakeholder workshop will be hosted by EuroGOOS in Brussels, 05 May, 2017. The …

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August 28, 2018

> Release of the AOS 2018 Conference Statement
News

The Executive Organizing Committee for the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic …

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May 3, 2017

> INTERACT at meeting on Greenlandic Research Hub
News

The Government of Greenland is today organising a seminar in Nuuk, Greenland on the establishment of a new International Research Hub in Greenland and INTERACT is invited …

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November 27, 2018

> New INTERACT observer station
News

We are happy to welcome yet another station to the INTERACT network. Qaanaq in northwest Greenland, owned by the Danish Meteorological Institute, is located just …

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May 9, 2017

> INTERACT at RICH Expert Seminar
News

INTERACT has been invited to give a talk at the RICH Expert Seminar on International Cooperation in Research Infrastructures. The meeting will be held in Lisbon, Portugal …

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May 12, 2017

> INTERACT featured in IASC Bulletin 2017
News

The IASCInternational Arctic Science Committee, a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to encourage and aid cooperation in Arctic research…. More Bulletin 2017 is now available …

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August 30, 2018

> New station video: Villum Research Station
News

A new INTERACT station video has just been released. Learn more about Villum research station in northern Greenland by following this link to INTERACT’s YouTube …

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October 8, 2018

> Presentations from INTERACT 2nd Annual Meeting and Mid-Term Review
News

The presentations from the INTERACT 2nd annual meeting and the mid-term review are now available here on the INTERACT website.

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May 15, 2017

> CAFF releases new report
News

“State of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having …

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May 17, 2017

> Arctic blogs
News

Don’t miss out on reading about exciting reports from the field. The field season in the Arctic is coming up and you can follow what’s …

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November 28, 2018

> Minutes available from INTERACT’s 2nd annual meeting
News

The meeting minutes from INTERACT’s second annual meeting in Salekhard in September 2018 are now available under “Resources” on the INTERACT website.

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July 3, 2018

> Station Managers’ Forum III
Meetings News

The INTERACT Station Managers’ Forum meeting III was held 19-23 March 2018 at Kloster Neustift, Varhn, Brixen, Italy. The meeting was attended by 40 participant …

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January 27, 2017

> Station Managers’ Forum I
Meetings

The INTERACT Station Managers’ Forum meeting I was hosted by the Sudurnes Science and Learning Centre in Iceland on 25-26 January 2017. The meeting was …

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September 3, 2018

> Video from Aktru Summer School 2018
News

INTERACT partner Tomsk State University organised a summer school in Aktru. Video documentation along with an interview with INTERACT Scientific Coordinator Terry Callaghan is to …

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October 20, 2016

> Lund University seeks two Lecturers
News

The Department of Physical GeographyThe study of the Earth, such as places, landforms, people and processes by which the Earth changes over time. Geography …

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February 6, 2018

> INTERACT at ARICE kick off meeting
News

The Arctic Research Icebreaker Consortium (ARICE) starts its kick off meeting today in Bremerhaven, Germany. ARICE is INTERACT’s marine counterpart which will provide transnational access …

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May 23, 2017

> INTERACT Virtual Access has started up
News

The first set of INTERACT partners are now offering free access to their datasets and data via the INTERACT Virtual Access. By 2020, altogether 29 …

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October 9, 2018

> New deliverable submitted
News

A new deliverable has been submitted to the EU: D2.12 – Enhanced gallery and glossary products with interactive component. This and all other deliverables are …

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September 6, 2018

> INTERACT at iCLIMATE meeting in Dragør, Denmark
News

INTERACT is giving a presentation at the iCLIMATE meeting in Dragør in Denmark today. iCLIMATE is Aarhus University Interdisciplinary Centre for Climate Change and more …

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May 25, 2017

> Workshop on engaging society for responsible research and innovation
News

A workshop on engaging society for responsible research and innovation: New options to move forward, will be held in Brussels 19 June 2017. Further information …

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September 3, 2018

> INTERACT at the UArctic Congress
News

Today the UArctic Congress 2018 began in Oulu and INTERACT is present. Here you can find the whole program

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July 4, 2018

> INTERACT IS NOW ON INSTAGRAM!
News

INTERACT is now on Instagram! You will find us as EU-INTERACT, @eu_interact Those of you who use Instagram to share your fantastic photos from the …

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May 30, 2017

> Springer Nature – Change the World Campaign
News

Springer Nature “Change the World, One Article at a Time” initiative has included an article that INTERACT member Stefano Ventura co-authored in a list of …

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October 9, 2018

> Project descriptions of TA User Groups from summer 2018 available on-line
News

With the ongoing autumn and approaching winter, the summer field season wraps up for this year, and the majority of the project descriptions of the …

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July 4, 2018

> BRITISH TA USERS CONDUCTED SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH IN SIBERIA
News

Scientists from the University of York and their colleagues from TSU’s Сenter of Excellence Bio-Clim-Land have made an expedition to the Great Vasyugan Mire, where …

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November 4, 2016

> INTERACT Transnational Access call is open
News

The call for applications is open on 4th November – 18th December 2016 for transnational access taking place between March 2017 and April 2018. Further TA …

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February 14, 2018

> CALL FOR CONTENT: ARCTIC BIODIVERSITY CONGRESS 2018
News

CALL FOR CONTENT: ARCTICDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having …

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September 10, 2018

> New INTERACT field site: Lammin-Suo
News

INTERACT is growing and now we are welcoming a new field site in Russia: the Lammin-Suo Peatland Station. The station is part of the main …

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November 14, 2016

> INTERACT at the GEO XIII Plenary in St Petersburg
News

The GEO XIII Plenary was arranged 7-10 November 2016 in St Petersburg, Russia, under the theme “Advancing the Vision of GEO”. The Plenary brought together …

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October 11, 2018

> CALL FOR PROPOSALS ARCTIC FLOATING UNIVERSITY EXPEDITION 2019
News

ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, …

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April 9, 2018

> ACUNS 18 – Call for Abstracts
News

The ACUNS Student Conference will be held in November 1-3 2018 in Edmonton, AB, Canada. The call for abstracts is already open. The ACUNS Student …

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December 5, 2018

> Arctic Safety Conference in Svalbard
News

INTERACT partner UNIS is hosting an international Arctic Safety Conference 13-15 may 2019 organised by the Arctic Safety Center. The aim of the conference is …

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February 16, 2018

> Call for Registration: Arctic Alaska Vegetation Summer Field Course
News

ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, …

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April 12, 2018

> Workshop at the 6th ENVRI week
News

Workshop on sharing experiences, challenges and solutions on operating RI site at the 6th ENVRI week, on Thu 17th morning to Fri 18th noon, May …

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February 19, 2018

> Antarctica Seminar in Tromsø, Norway 7-8 May 2018
News

INTERACT partner Norwegian Polar Institute is arranging an Antarctica Seminar together with the Research Council of Norway. The seminar will be held mainly in Norwegian, …

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October 16, 2018

> Record number of applications for INTERACT TA
News

We are proud and happy to announce that this year’s call for INTERACT Transnational Access received more than 110 applications – a new record! The …

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September 12, 2018

> INTERACT Transnational Access Call is open until 12th October!
News

The call for applications is open until 12th October 2018 for Transnational Access and Remote Access taking place between March 2019 and April 2020. Further TA/RA …

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July 11, 2018

> INTERACT PARTNER MAPILLARY HAS MORE THAN 300 MILLION IMAGES!
News

INTERACT partner Mapillary has recently exceeded 300 million images on their web site. Mapillary has initiated a process to upload virtual tours of the INTERACT …

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December 11, 2017

> INTERACT at T-MOSAIC Workshop
News

INTERACT participated at a T-MOSAIC (Terrestrial – Multidisciplinary distributed Observatories for the Study of ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural …

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February 21, 2018

> Fully-funded PhD studentship University of Brighton: ‘Reconstructing glaciation in the Kola Peninsula, Arctic Russia’
News

The University of Brighton invites applications for a funded PhD studentship to join the Past Human and Environment Dynamics Research Group. The PhD candidate will …

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December 12, 2017

> INTERACT at Arctic Change
News

The Arctic Change conference 2017 in Quebec City was opened today. More information about the conference can be found on http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/ac2017/. INTERACT is represented at …

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September 14, 2018

> Two Post Doc fellowships in Abisko, Sweden
News

Two Postdoctoral Fellowships (2 years each) in ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as …

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January 11, 2018

> A Changing Arctic – Summer school at INTERACT Partner University of Oslo
News

“A Changing Arctic” is one of the 14 Bachelor’s and Master’s courses that are offered by The International Summer School (ISS) at the University of Oslo …

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October 20, 2018

> INTERACT at Arctic Circle Assembly
News

INTERACT is at the Arctic CircleA line of latitude currently at 66° 33′ 44″ (66.5622°) north of the Equator. It is the southern limit of …

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April 16, 2018

> New Educational Material being prepared
News

INTERACT is beginning a large-scale educational digital project together with one of our partners, Tomsk State University. A new English-language resource will introduce visitors to …

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December 14, 2017

> INTERACT WP “the Red Phone” presented at Arctic Change
News

Today, Alexandra Bernardova gave a presentation on “The Red Phone: Rapid response to environmental emergency alerts. An INTERACT initiative” in the session NAV05: Arctic Disaster …

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February 22, 2018

> INTERACT part of the EU Arctic Cluster
News

The EU ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a …

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July 13, 2018

> JOB OPPORTUNITY: CLIMATOLOGIST AT ASIAQ
News

Do you want to work with Greenland climateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). Climate varies from …

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September 18, 2018

> INTERACT TA-Campaign on Facebook
News

Fieldwork in the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having …

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June 1, 2017

> Call for INTERACT Remote Access is open
News

The call for INTERACT Remote Access is open to 17 terrestrial research stations offering RA in INTERACT. The call is targeted for projects taking place …

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December 18, 2017

> INTERACT stations in exchange program for early career scientists
News

To encourage a circumpolar research perspective and to foster future Canadian-Swedish ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. …

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October 31, 2018

> INTERACT at GEO Week in Kyoto, Japan
News

This week: 29 October – 2 November GEO Week is held in Kyoto, Japan. INTERACT is in the Plenary Panel (see live stream here) and …

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December 7, 2018

> INTERACT and European Polar Board Joint Session report is now available
News

On Sunday 21st October, the European Polar Board and INTERACT convened a panel session at the Arctic CircleA line of latitude currently at 66° 33′ …

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October 29, 2018

> INTERACT adaptation work package published in Nature Climate Change
News

WP 9 (Adapting to environmental change) published an article in Nature Climate Change on “Snow cover and the loss of traditional indigenous knowledge”. Here you …

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April 18, 2018

> Images of EU research
News

Are you an EU funded researcher? Have you captured on camera a favourite moment during your research? The European Commission is inviting researchers to show …

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July 16, 2018

> EUROPEAN POLAR BOARD/INTERACT BREAKOUT SESSION AT ARCTIC CIRCLE 2018
News

The European Polar Board has together with INTERACT proposed a breakout session on ‘Minimizing the footprint of ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, …

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March 5, 2018

> Call for Applications – young scientists Antarctica
News

A joint initiative of INTERACT partner International Polar Foundation and the Baillet Latour Fund, the €150,000 Baillet Latour Antarctica Fellowship award aims to promote scientific …

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September 19, 2018

> INTERACT TA Research Resulted in Nature Paper
News

One of INTERACT’s TA users is Sonja Wipf, who together with her collaborators recently published an article in Nature. Interact Transnational Access support is mentioned …

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June 7, 2017

> INTERACT Partners invite to UArctic Congress 2018
News

Save the date! The University of Oulu and the University of Helsinki are excited to invite you to the second UArctic Congress, September 3-7, 2018. …

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April 19, 2018

> PhD opportunities at INTERACT Partner Aarhus University
News

Applications are invited for two PhD fellowships/scholarships at Graduate School of Science and Technology, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Bioscience programme. The positions are available …

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March 8, 2018

> Call for abstracts – UArctic
News

The Call for Abstracts for the UArctic Congress is now open until March 16, 2018 (16.00 CET). The abstracts have to be submitted online here. UArctic …

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June 9, 2017

> Available positions at INTERACT Partner AWI
News

Two Positions Available at Alfred Wegener Institute: PhD in Land Surface Process and Technician in Geodata and Model Administration The Periglacial Research section at the …

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November 6, 2018

> IASC Fellowship 2019: Call for Applications
News

Early Career Scientists (ECS) are invited to apply for the 2019 IASCInternational Arctic Science Committee, a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to encourage and aid …

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December 19, 2016

> More than hundred applications submitted for INTERACT TA
News

Altogether 108 applications were submitted in the INTERACT Transnational Access call for s/s 2017 and a/w 2017/2018 that closed on 18th December. The applications will …

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June 12, 2017

> INTERACT WP 8 (Drone Technology) in ENVRI Plus Newsletter
News

Horizon 2020 project ENVRIplus (bringing together Environmental and Earth System Research Infrastructures) features INTERACT Work Package 8 (Drone Technology) in their newsletter May 2017. Here you …

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December 12, 2018

> INTERACT at AGU
News

INTERACT is sharing a booth with Arice and European Polar Board at AGU in Washington DC this week. Come and visit us here if you …

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January 11, 2017

> INTERACT & INTAROS
News

INTERACT is presented, and possibilities for collaboration is explored at the INTAROS kick off meeting The EU Integrated ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to …

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June 14, 2017

> Svalbard Science Conference – Save the date!
News

Oslo 6-8 November 2017 The Svalbard Science Conference is hosted by The Research Council of Norway and Svalbard Science Forum (SSF) in collaboration with The …

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January 13, 2017

> 4° ICOS Summer School at Hyytiälä resesarch station
News

The 4° ICOS Summer School on Challenges in GHG measurements and modeling will be held in Hyytiälä, Finland, 24 May – 2 June 2017. The …

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June 20, 2017

> Contribute to the Polar Library “Jean Malaurie”
News

Then Polar Library “Jean Malaurie” hosted at The National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France is looking for scientific productions. Here is a brief …

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June 22, 2017

> Arctic blogs
News

No field trips for you this summer? Don’t worry, you can always join in online by following the reports from INTERACT field sites. For example …

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January 16, 2018

> INTERACT at ISAR5
News

INTERACT is currently attending the Fifth International Symposium on Arctic Research. Please come and visit our poster that is presented today (16 January) between 16:45-18:15, poster …

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November 8, 2018

> INTERACT at Polarforum
News

Today, INTERACT partner Swedish Polar Research Secretariat hosted the annual Polarforum in Gothemburg, Sweden. Among many interesting topics, INTERACT was presented.

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December 14, 2018

> EU Highlights INTERACT
News

Horizon 2020, through which INTERACT is funded, is the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever. Now Horizon 2020 and EU Directorate General Research & …

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June 26, 2017

> INTERACT Secretariat closed for the summer
News

The INTERACT Secretariat will be closed during the summer: 1 July – 6 August . For urgent matters, please contact Margareta Johansson. Wishing you all a …

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January 17, 2017

> INTERACT in the Swedish Magazine “Ny Teknik”
News

INTERACT Partners from ÅF Technology and Stockholm University are interviewed in Swedish Magazine. The Magazine “Ny Teknik” has interviewed Tomas Gustafsson from ÅF Technology and …

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September 21, 2018

> New deliverables from WP 8 available now
News

Three new deliverables from WP 8 (Developing technology for drones for scaling up from research stations) are now available: D8.3 Report requirement specifications for drones …

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November 6, 2017

> Stations of the month – November
News

November’s stations of the month are CEN Umiujaq Research Station and Alpine Research and Education Station Furka (ALPFOR)

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December 18, 2018

> INTERACT scientist winner of Arctic Awards 2018
News

INTERACT scientist Sergey Kirpotin, biologist and director of the TSU Center for Excellence Bio-Clim-Land, won together with T-MOSAiC the Arctic Award 2018, established by the …

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February 14, 2017

> Nordic Conference on Reindeer Husbandry Research
News

On the 29-31 May, 2017, the Nordic Conference on Reindeer Husbandry Research will be held in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. The Nordic Conference on Reindeer husbandry research …

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June 27, 2017

> New Data Release from INTERACT Stations
News

The ArcticDEM team announces a release of new data. This release includes data for the Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, the Faroe Islands, and northern …

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November 12, 2018

> Call for “Access Abisko”
News

INTERACT partner Swedish Polar Research Secretariat is calling for proposals to conduct integrated research on the theme “Global Change and Sustainability” in the Abisko region …

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February 17, 2017

> Financial Times on zero emission polar research bases
News

WP3 Station Managers Forum’s zero emission station is featured in Financial Times INTERACT Partner International Polar Foundation‘s station Princess Elisabeth Antarctica is featured in a Financial …

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June 29, 2017

> The Interconnected Arctic: book based on UArctic Congress 2016 published by Springer Nature
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The Interconnected ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a …

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December 21, 2018

> Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
News

The INTERACT team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The secretariat will be closed during the holidays and opens again on …

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February 20, 2017

> INTERACT Scientific Coordinator receives IASC medal
News

Professor Terry Callaghan is awarded the IASCInternational Arctic Science Committee, a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to encourage and aid cooperation in Arctic research…. More …

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November 7, 2017

> INTERACT at successful EC booth at GEO week
News

The GEO Week in Washington in October was well attended and the European stand, where INTERACT was represented, was particularly popular – all INTERACT publications …

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July 18, 2018

> REPORTS FROM INTERACT TA USERS IN THE FIELD
News

Don’t miss out on existing reports from INTERACT TA Users in the Field Follow the INTERACT TA Users via the INTERACT blog. Here you find …

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September 24, 2018

> INTERACT 2nd annual meeting
News

INTERACT’s second annual meeting opened today in Salekhard, Russia. We are looking forward to an interesting week filled with information and knowledge sharing.

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March 7, 2017

> Presentations and minutes from Kick-off Meeting now Available
News

Now the presentations and minutes from the Kick-off meeting in Iceland are available here at the INTERACT webpage. Here you can see and download the presentations …

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July 31, 2017

> INTERACT at COMNAP meeting
News

The Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) is currently holding its annual general meeting in Brno, the Czech Republic. INTERACT is an invited …

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April 20, 2018

> TA Ambassadors start their activities
News

We are launching a new activity under the Transnational Access programme! INTERACT Transnational Access Ambassadors are scientists who have conducted research at INTERACT stations with …

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August 7, 2017

> INTERACT Secretariat up and running again after the summer
News

The INTERACT Secretariat is up and running again after the summer holidays and we are looking forward to a fruitful and exciting autumn.

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January 17, 2018

> INTERACT at APPLICATE General Assembly
News

INTERACT is currently attending the EU Horizon2020 project APPLICATE General Assembly in Barcelona, Spain. APPLICATE is like INTERACT part of the EU Arctic Cluster. More …

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August 8, 2017

> International Arctic Change 2017 Conference Photo Contest
News

The International ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a …

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January 2, 2019

> Happy New Year
News

The INTERACT team is looking forward to an interesting and fruitful year together with fellow INTERACTers and INTERACT friends. Let’s begin 2019 with two fresh …

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August 9, 2017

> Symposium at INTERACT partner station Svartberget/Krycklan
News

Welcome to the Krycklan Symposium, September 20, 2017 INTERACT Partner station Svartberget/Krycklan arranges the Krycklan Symposium for the 14th time. This is a yearly event …

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October 27, 2017

> Successful 1st Annual meeting for INTERACT in Svalbard
News

Five inspiring and busy days were spent in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, with the General Assembly meeting, Station Manager’s Forum and a workshop on drones in ArcticDefinitions …

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August 11, 2017

> Deliverables available online
News

Easily accessible information facilitates the workflow. Therefore, from now on all deliverables that are completed are also available for download on the INTERACT web page …

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April 24, 2018

> Daily Management Group meeting
News

The INTERACT Daily Management Group is meeting for three days in Italy. Amongst other things updates, progress and upcoming activities are being discussed. The minutes …

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August 15, 2017

> SIOS pilot projects call for entries
News

Deadline 1 October Svalbard Integrated ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as …

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April 26, 2018

> Vacancy at Tarfala research station
News

Tarfala research station, owned and run by the Department of Physical GeographyThe study of the Earth, such as places, landforms, people and processes by which the …

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> Infrastructures

Altogether 43 research stations located in the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the …

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> TA/RA call

The TA/RA Call for projects taking place in s/s 2019 and a/w is closed. The next INTERACT Transnational/Remote Access call will be open in autumn …

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> Presentations from INTERACT 2nd Annual Meeting

Here you can find and download the presentations that were held at the 2nd annual meeting in Salekhard, Russia 2018.

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> Virtual Access

Virtual Access in INTERACT Virtual Access (VA) means free access to stations’ data and databases. Altogether 26 research stations located in the ArcticDefinitions of the …

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> Complaints

INTERACT staff have worked hard to gain funding from the EU that will support access for hundreds of researchers to 20 northern and Arctic research …

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> Project Descriptions

Below you can find a listing of the projects selected for TA and/or RA in INTERACT, together with short project descriptions (click the links from …

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> TA User Community

The Transnational Access User Community consists of all previous and current INTERACT TA/RA Users, as well of those interested about INTERACT Transnational/Remote Access. The TA …

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> Info to User Groups

You have been granted INTERACT Transnational Access. Congratulations! From below, you can find information about the important next steps concerning your access visit. The instructions …

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> TA Office

The Transnational Access office The Transnational Access offices is located at the Thule Institute in the University of Oulu in Finland, and consists of the …

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> INTERACT in Media

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> Pool of expertise

INTERACT provides a huge pool of science expertise through its partners. These experts can respond to requests from external organisations, consortia and networks for information, …

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> Home

Welcome to INTERACT – International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic INTERACT is an infrastructure project under the auspices of SCANNET, a …

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> Handling data

INTERACT will handling data by: Analysing the current status and identify potential approaches towards a coordinated and unified data management plan and system which provides …

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> Managing stations

The INTERACT Station Managers’ Forum provides a platform for exchange of information between research station managers and between managers and other partners and stakeholders. The …

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> Accessing the Arctic

What is “Transnational Access” within INTERACT? The INTERACT project under EU H2020 provides altogether 7800 person-days of Transnational Access (both physical and remote) in 2016-2020. …

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> Consortium

Project’s Partners

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> Managing risks

Rapid response to environmental emergency alerts The overall main objective of the Work Package is to help protect ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according …

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> Coping with Change

Adapting to environmental change The overall aim of this WP is to produce an inspirational guide book for research station managers and local communities …

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> Using Drones

Developing technology for drones for scaling up from research stations The main objective of WP 8 is to increase awareness of drone technology and sensors …

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> Activities

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> Tracking Biodiversity

Improving and harmonizing biodiversity monitoring The overall objective of Work Package 7 (WP7) is to test the Freshwater and Terrestrial component of the Arctic Council’s, …

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> Arctic Awareness

INTERACT aims to inform and interact with the public, stakeholders and primary, secondary and tertiary students. In particular, we will work with people living in …

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> Publications

The table below lists the publications of the INTERACT TA User Groups resulting from support by Transnational Access. The publications can be arranged by the …

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> Contact us

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> Deliverables

Here you can find and download all deliverables that have been submitted to the EU

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> Project

About INTERACT INTERACT was proposed by the existing SCANNET network of field stations situated in all eight ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to …

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> INTERACT presentation material

Here you can find updated INTERACT presentation material, such as Power Point presentations, posters, flyers, logos etc. Feel free to download and use it.

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> INTERACT newsletters

Here you can find and download all INTERACT newsletters (in .pdf version) that have been produced so far.

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> Meeting Minutes

Here you can find and download all minutes from the meetings that have been held throughout the project; minutes from the general assembly meetings (kick-off …

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> Presentations from INTERACT 1st annual meeting

Here you can find and download the presentations that were held at the 1st annual meeting on Svalbard 2017.

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> Presentations from INTERACT kick-off meeting

Here you can find and download the presentations that were held at the kick-off meeting in Iceland 2017.

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> TA/RA Data Protection Policy

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to ‘personal data’ meaning any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly …

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> Privacy Policy

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> Presentations from INTERACT Mid-Term Review

Here you can find and download the mid-term review presentations that were held in Salekhard, Russia 2018.

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> Presentations

Presentations from INTERACT Kick-off meeting Presentations from INTERACT 1st annual meeting Presentations from INTERACT 2nd annual meeting Presentations from INTERACT Mid-Term Review Presentations from Station …

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> People

INTERACT is only successful because of the hard work of its project members. Using this directory you can learn more about many of the people …

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> Naturae Observatio

Naturae Observatio is a self funded joint research activity; a collaboration between INTERACT and IK Foundation. The privately funded IK Foundation has taken the initiative …

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> TA Ambassadors

INTERACT TA Ambassadors are scientists who have conducted research at INTERACT stations with the support from Transnational Access. TA Ambassadors share knowledge –based on their …

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> MEDIA

ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, long winters, short, cool summers,... More Research Blogs – Stories from INTERACT Field Sites

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> Dendrochronology
Glossary

The practice of working out the age of wooden structures by studying and counting tree rings. When a tree grows, it puts on new growth …

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> Ecology
Glossary

The study of living organisms in their environment, including where they are found and how they interact with their physical environment and with each other, …

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> Ecosystem
Glossary

All the living organisms (including people) in an area as well as its physical environment, functioning together as a unit. An ecosystemAll the living organisms …

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> Ecosystem service
Glossary

A benefit provided by an ecosystem that humans enjoy, such as clean water, healthy soils or prevention of erosion. The Millennium EcosystemAll the living organisms (including people) in …

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> EPPR
Glossary

Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response. One of the working groups of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. …

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> Food web
Glossary

A food webA food web is a description of feeding connections in an ecological community (i.e. a group of organisms). Put simply, food webs describe …

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> Active layer
Glossary

The layer of ground above permafrost that is subject to annual thawing and freezing.

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> Geography
Glossary

The study of the Earth, such as places, landforms, people and processes by which the Earth changes over time. GeographyThe study of the Earth, such …

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> Permafrost
Glossary

Permafrost is frozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more years. It forms in regions where …

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> Arctic
Glossary

Definitions of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having …

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> Global warming
Glossary

The enhanced greenhouse effect due to human activity and the resulting widely accepted rising average temperature near the surface of the Earth since the late …

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> Glacier
Glossary

A glacierA glacier is a large, persistent body of land-based ice that forms over many years where the accumulation of snow is greater than its …

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> Glaciology
Glossary

The study of glaciers.

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> Greenhouse gas
Glossary

A gas found in the earth’s atmosphere that traps heat radiated from the surface of the earth, and causes the earth’s temperature to rise. The …

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> Heath
Glossary

A type of shrubland habitat mainly consisting of low growing, woody plants (shrubs). Heaths occur on acidic soils and in dry conditions and are common …

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> Hydrology
Glossary

The study of water in the environment, particularly its amount, movement and quality. It encompasses water in rivers, lakes, glaciers, soil and underground aquifers. The way …

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> Ice sheet
Glossary

A mass of glacial land ice extending more than 50,000 square kilometers (20,000 square miles). The two ice sheets on Earth today cover most of …

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> Indigenous
Glossary

Belonging to a certain place. IndigenousBelonging to a certain place. Indigenous people are distinct ethnic groups that have historic connections to people who lived in …

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> Ablation
Glossary

Encompasses all the ways in which ice mass is lost from the surface of a glacier or ice sheetA mass of glacial land ice extending more than 50,000 …

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> Lichen
Glossary

Living organisms consisting of two organisms, a fungus (a mycobiont) and a photobiont, living together in a body called a thallus. The photobiont can use …

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> Mass balance
Glossary

The difference between the amount of ice a glacier gains in winter and the amount lost in summer. A glacierA glacier is a large, persistent body of …

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> ACAP
Glossary

ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, …

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> Accumulation
Glossary

Encompasses all the ways in which a body of ice (a glacierA glacier is a large, persistent body of land-based ice that forms over many …

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> Meltwater
Glossary

The water released from melting snow or ice, such as in a glacierA glacier is a large, persistent body of land-based ice that forms over many years where …

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> ACIA
Glossary

ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, …

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> Adaptation
Glossary

In ecologyThe study of living organisms in their environment, including where they are found and how they interact with their physical environment and with each other, …

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> Albedo
Glossary

The ‘whiteness’ of a surface. The higher the albedoThe ‘whiteness’ of a surface. The higher the albedo, the more the surface reflects light. Snow and …

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> Microbe
Glossary

A microscopic living organism. Microbes include bacteria fungi, protozoa and viruses. In Arctic environments, most microbes are found in soils and aquatic environments (both fresh and saltwater). …

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> AMAP
Glossary

ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having a high latitude, …

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> Anthropogenic
Glossary

Caused by, or due to, human activities. For example, anthropogenicCaused by, or due to, human activities. For example, anthropogenic climate change.Caused by, or due to, …

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> Palaeo-
Glossary

(Also spelled ‘paleo-‘). Prefix meaning ‘early’, ‘ancient’ or ‘prehistoric’. Used in terms such as palaeobotany, which is the study of past plant life, and palaeoclimatology, …

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> PAME
Glossary

Protection of the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. Some scientists define the Arctic as areas having …

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> Archaeology
Glossary

The study of past human activity, mainly through studying artefacts and structures left behind, and by revealing other evidence of past activities. The first systematic …

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> Peat
Glossary

PeatPeat is a soil type formed from slowly decomposing vegetation. It is found in wet areas where the lack of oxygen slows the breakdown of …

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> Arctic haze
Glossary

Layers of brownish haze visible above the horizon, particularly in the ArcticDefinitions of the Arctic vary according to environmental, geographical, political, cultural and scientific perspectives. …

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> Phenology
Glossary

The study of the timing of recurring natural events such as bud opening, egg laying or the arrival of a migratory animal. Many living organisms …

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> Auroroa borealis
Glossary

A glow in the night sky, most commonly visible at high latitudes. Sometimes appearing as shafts or curtains of coloured light. The aurora is caused …

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> Photosynthesis
Glossary

A chemical process that takes place in living cells, by which some living organisms (such as green plants and algae) convert energy in sunlight into …

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> Biodiversity
Glossary

Biological diversity. The many and varied forms of life on Earth (collectively known as biotaIn simple terms, this word is a collective term for all living …

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> Pingo
Glossary

A frost mound, consisting of an ice core covered with soil and vegetation. They are found in permafrost regions. They are formed when water is naturally injected …

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> Biogeochemistry
Glossary

The study of the cycling of chemicals between organisms and the surface environment of the Earth. The Earth’s surface environment is generally divided into four: …

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> Respiration
Glossary

A chemical process that takes place in living cells, by which living organisms use organic compounds to create energy. One of the bi-products of respirationA …

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> Sustainable development
Glossary

Sustainable developmentSustainable development has been defined in many ways, but the most frequently quoted definition is from a report called Our Common Future, also known as …

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> Carbon cycle
Glossary

Describes how carbon moves around the environment. It is an example of a biogeochemical cycleBiogeochemical cycles are pathways that chemicals take as they move between living …

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> Taiga
Glossary

Boreal forest, a nearly continuous belt of coniferous trees across North America and Eurasia. TaigaBoreal forest, a nearly continuous belt of coniferous trees across North America and Eurasia. Taiga is dense …

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> Tundra
Glossary

A type of ecosystemAll the living organisms (including people) in an area as well as its physical environment, functioning together as a unit. An ecosystem …

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> Climate
Glossary

The average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). ClimateThe average weather we would expect over a long period …

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> Climate change
Glossary

According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeAccording to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, climate change is change in the …

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> Climate feedback mechanism
Glossary

A change in the climateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). Climate varies from place-to-place across the …

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> Climate variability
Glossary

Changes in climateThe average weather we would expect over a long period of time (seasons, years, decades). Climate varies from place-to-place across the Earth. Climate …

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> Crevasse
Glossary

A crack or fissure in a glacier or or ice sheetA mass of glacial land ice extending more than 50,000 square kilometers (20,000 square miles). The two …

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> Cryosphere
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Places on earth where water is in its solid form, frozen into ice or snow. This includes polar regions but also high altitude areas (high …

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> Newsletter for Teachers and Educators
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> Deliverable 3.9 INTERACT Fieldwork Planning Handbook
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> Deliverable 2.6 1st Newsletter issues for Teachers
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> Deliverable 2.9 Science expertise among INTERACT partners and ability to act as INTERACT Ambassadors
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> Deliverable 2.10 Interactive edition of the Science Stories Book
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> Deliverable 3.1 INTERACT Station Managers’ Forum 1 minutes
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> INTERACT Newsletter #4
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> Deliverable 3.14 Integration of INTERACT Station Catalogue data and project metadata in INTERACT Station GIS
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> Minutes from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> INTERACT Poster
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> Deliverable 5.1 Virtual Access Assessment Report 1
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> Deliverable 6.1 Report on the Rapid response action plan
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> INTERACT in Media
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> INTERACT Folder
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> INTERACT high res. LOGO
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> Freshwater and Terrestrial Monitoring Plan
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Rif Field Station EcosystemAll the living organisms (including people) in an area as well as its physical environment, functioning together as a unit. An ecosystem …

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> INTERACT Newsletter #3
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> INTERACT stamp
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> INTERACT Newsletter #2
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> INTERACT Newsletter #1
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> Deliverable 3.10 INTERACT Practical Field Guide
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> WP2 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> WP3 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> Deliverable 4.3 INTERACT Field Guide to Data Repositories
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> WP4 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> Deliverable 4.4 INTERACT Data Policy
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> WP5 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> WP6 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> WP7 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> WP8 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> WP9 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> EU-reporting presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> Nunataryuk presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> INTERACT Foundation presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> Intaros presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> IASC presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> INTERACT GIS at Umeå University
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> APPLICATE presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> Czech Station presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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> Presentations from INTERACT Mid-Term Review
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> INTERACT film
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> Minutes from INTERACT’s 2nd annual meeting
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> Deliverable 2.12: Enhanced gallery and glossary products with interactive component
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> INTERACT presentation
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> WP1 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting
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WP 1 presentation from INTERACT 1st Annual Meeting in Svalbard October 2017.

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> Nature paper: Accelerated increase in plant species richness on mountain summits is linked to warming
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> Deliverable 3.16 New station presentation features integrated on the INTERACT website
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> Access Abisko
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> Presentations from INTERACT 2nd Annual Meeting
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