The German Society for Polar Research invites you to the 27th International Polar Conference to be held at the University of Rostock, Germany, to discuss changes in the cold regions and resulting consequences.

The cold regions of the Earth – Arctic, Antarctica and the high mountain ranges – are exposed to fundamental changes due to global warming and direct anthropogenic pressures. The Arctic sea ice as well as glaciers in Greenland and Alpine mountains are not only losing huge areas, but also habitats for many unique organisms depending on the cold habitats. The terrestrial permafrost is thawing leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions. However, these changes ranging from loss in cryospheric extent to coastal erosion or neobiota have many but yet unknown consequences for polar physico-chemical, biogeochemical and geological processes as well as for polar organisms and their ecosystems.

This conference will be the next event in the series of polar conferences organized by the German Society for Polar Research (DGP e.V.) every 2.5 years.

We will welcome contributions in all fields of polar and high mountain research. It is also planned to address the interested public by evening lectures and further events.

The 27th International Polar Conference 2018 will be taken place at the University of Rostock being the oldest university in the Baltic region. Furthermore, the Hanseatic City of Rostock will hold its 800th anniversary in 2018.

Deadline for registration and submission of abstracts: 15 December 2017

Further information can be found on the DGP conference website.