The thematic focus of the 21
st Arctic Science Summit Week, established by the International Arctic
Science Committee (IASC), is "Climate Change and Development of the Ar
ctic Population." The main venues for the event are the Northern Arctic Fed
eral University and the Northern State Medical University.
About
400 Russian and foreign scientists are expected to arrive in Arkhangelsk.
For the first time, the city will receive such a considerable delegation of
scientists from more than 23 countries conducting systematic research in t
he Arctic. Dozens of roundtables and discussions will take place, hundreds
of reports and presentations will be delivered. Scientific sessions on 22 t
opical issues, closely interrelated with the thematic focus of the Week, wi
ll be held.
Hosting ASSW in Russia provides an opportunity to sh
ow the enormous potential of the country in researching, developing, and pr
eserving the natural potential of the Arctic to the international scientifi
c community. The topic of this scientific week is especially important for
Russia, since the most Indigenous people, localities, and industrial center
s in the Arctic are concentrated in its northern territories.
Schedule
of the Arctic Science Week:
Among
the main speakers are members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, represent
ing various fields of science, well-known foreign researchers from the lead
ing scientific centers of the Arctic and non-Arctic states, heads of the la
rgest national companies of Russia, pursuing industrial and infrastructure
development of the macroregion: Gazprom, Alrosa, Atomflot, USC of Russia, a
nd representatives of the Arctic territories.
The summit will in
clude the ceremony of the IASC medal - one of the most prestigious awards f
or Arctic research. The award is presented by the President of the IASC and
is accompanied by a lecture by the laureate.
Participation in t
he Arctic Science Summit Week in Arkhangelsk will also provide early career
scientists with exceptional opportunities to get new information and knowl
edge about the Arctic and get directly acquainted with the latest achieveme
nts in the research of the Arctic.
The deadline for application
for visa letters for participation in the Summit is March 31. You can register on the website en.assw2019.science (still under construction).