INTERACT organised a session with European Polar Board on “Aligning 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, Infrastructures and Access to ICARP IV Priorities”, which took place on October 21 during the Arctic CircleA line of latitude currently at 66° 33? 44? (66.5622°) north of the Equator. It is the southern limit of the region of the Earth that experiences the 'midnight sun'.... More Assembly 2023 in Reykjavik.
The session was chaired by INTERACT TA Coordinator Hannele Savela and included presentations from
- Jennifer Mercer, NSF USA, Opening Words by FARO – Forum of 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 Reserch Operators
- Gerlis Fugmann, IASCInternational Arctic Science Committee, a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to encourage and aid cooperation in Arctic research.... More, ICARP IV process and research infrastructures
- Elmer Topp-Jørgensen, Aarhus University, INTERACT Network, INTERACT GIS and INTERACT Access Systems
- Pjort Elshout, European Polar Board, European Polar Board and the PolarDex infrastructure catalogue
- Jan Rene Larsen, POAwg – Facilitating information about research & monitoring assets in polar regions
The presentations were followed by a panel discussion, where presenters were asked questions by the chair and the audience on the current ICARP IV process and on the impact of ICARP III. Learn more about the ICARP IV Process on IASC website here.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: IASCInternational Arctic Science Committee, a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to encourage and aid cooperation in Arctic research.... More has extended the deadline for nominations of 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 researchers at all career stages, as well as individuals and community leaders with knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to 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 planning, particularly 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 Knowledge Holders to join the ICARP IV Research Priority Teams.
