Polar and Alpine Community News

The Arctic Observing and Technologies Convergence Working Group (AOST CWG) is inviting Early Career Participants to engage in the upcoming Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) 2024 that will be held from the 27^th - 29th March in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

The Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) is a biennial summit that aims to provide guidance based on the best available knowledge for the design, implementation, coordination and sustained long-term operation of an international network of Arctic observing systems. 

WCRP is calling for nominations for membership of the World Climate Research Programme’s Joint Scientific Committee (JSC). 

Are you a potential candidate with interest in the cryosphere? CliC is particularly supportive of scientists with a research background related to the cryosphere joining the JSC in order to help ensure good representation and cooperation between CliC and our parent organization, the WCRP. Further details can be found here.

The International Glaciological Society (IGS, https://www.igsoc.org/), alongside the Early-career Glaciology Group (EGG, https://igsegg.org/), invites applications for the inaugural IGS EGG Conference Grant.

This grant aims to provide financial support to early career researchers in any field of cryospheric research to enable them to attend, and participate in, conferences and meetings that are fully or partly sponsored by the IGS. The grant also aims to increase participation of early-career, underrepresented minorities in cryospheric research (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour; BIPOC), as well as those who do not have access to traditional sources of funding. More details can be found below.

The pan-Arctic Distributed Biological Observatory (DBO) networks are pleased to announce funding support for Early Career Researchers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders to join our upcoming planning and co-ordination meetings. A total of 5.000 Euros is available to support three or more people to join either the individual DBO’s meeting in fall (see below) or the all-DBO meeting which is part of the Arctic Science Summit 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland, 21-26 March 2024 (see https://assw.info/program)

In celebration of Antarctica Day on December 1st, we are excited to introduce the PEI & IACS Photo Contest—an initiative dedicated to fostering virtual collaboration and elevating the visibility and appreciation of polar regions. As a pivotal component of this initiative, we are set to unveil the exhibition The Frozen Frontier through the Lens: A Polar Research, where the stories behind these captivating polar research photographs will take center stage to improve awareness, inspire, and engage our community in the enthralling realm of polar science.

Embark on an exciting opportunity to shape the narrative at YOUMARES'14! The call for session proposals is now open, inviting you to contribute to an engaging and interactive atmosphere that aligns with the conference theme: “Ocean Resilience in a Changing Climate: Adapting to Environmental Shifts”. Share your valuable insights with fellow researchers, industry professionals, and stakeholders.

The SCAR Action Group on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is running a logo contest from the 1^st of December 2023 until the 1^st of February 2024.

YOUMARES is an international conference for early career researchers in ocean-related fields. It serves as a platform for bachelor, master, and PhD students, as well as young ocean enthusiasts, to present ongoing research and build a network with fellow researchers worldwide.