Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Polar Science and ICSU's Grand Challenges
Given the unique setting and rapid changes seen in the polar
environment, the International Council for Science (ICSU) recognizes
that now it is more important than ever to re-assert the Universality of
Science principle in the polar regions. Research in the Arctic and
Antarctic region and bipolar opportunities were therefore important
agenda points at two recent meetings that included representatives from
ICSU, the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the
Association of Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the International
Arctic Science Committee (IASC).
At the 30th ICSU General Assembly held in Rome, Mike Sparrow (SCAR), Jenny Baeseman (APECS) and Volker Rachold (IASC) were given the unique opportunity to address the ICSU General Assembly and reflected on the past, present and future of polar science, including lessons learnt from IPY. In Siena a two-day symposium on "Research Urgencies in the Polar Regions and their Links to the ICSU Grand Challenges in Global Sustainability" endorsed the continuation of relevant polar activities as a contribution towards the ICSU Grand Challenges and as a legacy of the IPY.
Click here for more information on the two meetings, the presentations held by the SCAR, IASC and APECS representatives and the most important outcomes or copy the following link: http://www.iasc.info/index.php/component/content/article/15-pages/153-icsu-gcs-polar-science
Click here for more information on the two meetings, the presentations held by the SCAR, IASC and APECS representatives and the most important outcomes or copy the following link: http://www.iasc.info/index.php/component/content/article/15-pages/153-icsu-gcs-polar-science