New Publication: Polar Early Career World Summit Synthesis Report, 2025
The synthesis process involved 238 contributors and led to the development of 12 visions and 75 priorities for long-term polar research planning.
This report presents the synthesized priorities of polar early career community members, gathered from the Polar Early Career World Summit (PECWS) and multiple modes of online engagement before and after the event. The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) organized the summit and associated engagement opportunities, engaging 238 polar early career professionals from across the globe to shape collective priorities for the future of polar research.
These perspectives are especially timely as the international community prepares for the 5th International Polar Year (IPY-5) in 2032–2033, offering an unprecedented opportunity for early career contributions to be integrated into global polar science planning. This document represents a community-driven vision: a roadmap developed by polar early career professionals that urges the polar research community to rethink systems, value relationships, and strengthen pathways for equitable participation. It highlights not just what research should be pursued, but how we can work together to ensure polar science is impactful, responsible, and resilient in the face of rapid change.
To access the full report, find the link below,
Polar Early Career World Summit 2025