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18.01 2012

Time to register for the IPY 2012 conference

The review of the abstracts received for the IPY 2012 From Knowledge to Action Conference is completed and letters of acceptance have been sent out. In total 837 oral presentations have been accepted and 1222 posters. Presenters must register this week. Early bird registration deadline is February 29th.

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07.01 2012

Updating the IPY Publications Database for the IPY 2012 Conference in Montreal

The organizations maintaining the IPY Publications Database are working hard to provide up-to-date coverage in time for the IPY 2012 conference in Montreal April 22-27. If you have IPY 2007-2008 publications to report, please read and act on this message.

23.09 2011

One week left till Abstract Deadline

From Knowledge to Action Conference: Submit your abstract by September 30, 2011 to be part of one of the most ambitious conferences focused on the polar regions ever held.

08.08 2011

Reminder: Call for abstracts

The Call for Abstracts for oral and poster presentations in The IPY 2012 Conference From Knowledge to Action opened mid July. Conference organizers invite you to submit abstracts on the latest polar science, as well as the application of polar research findings, policy implications and how to take polar knowledge to action.

13.05 2011

2nd Circular out for IPY 2012 in Montreal

In a little less than a year the International Polar Year (IPY) 2012 Conference will be held in Montreal, Canada. The dates are April 22 to 27, 2012. The overall purpose is to move From Knowledge to Action on Polar Issues. Now is the time to start planning your participation.

08.11 2010

1st Circular out for IPY 2012 MONTRÉAL

The steering committee for the From Knowledge to Action Conference has made its first announcement. You are invited to give feedback on the four areas that are proposed and present your suggestion for sessions.

13.06 2010

Encounters on Polar Street

Around 2300 scientists, policy makers, teachers and students have attended one or more of the 1800 or so presentations that have been held during the IPY-OSC week. We asked some of them about their experiences.

12.06 2010

Survey shows Norwegians believe in science

The cold winter has not affected Norwegians’ belief that climate change is man-made. However, the issue is no longer seen as quite so urgent in people’s minds, according to the latest results of the TNS Gallup Climate Barometer.

12.06 2010

International Polar Year officially closed

The International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY), the largest polar research and education venture ever undertaken, formally came to an end at a ceremony in Oslo on Saturday 12 June – the final day of the IPY Oslo Science Conference.

12.06 2010

Morning plenary: Vladimir Kattsov

The director of Voeikov Main Geophysical Observatory in St. Petersburg, Dr Vladimr Kattsov, will hold the morning lecture today. He is replacing Alexander Frolov.

On the making of polar documentaries , 11.06 2010
Data on ice loss in the Arctic Ocean can be misleading, 11.06 2010
A road movie on ice, 11.06 2010
Medal for science and inspiring mentorship, 10.06 2010
Polar expedition to the FRAM Museum, 10.06 2010
Arctic and Antarctic partners sign agreement on polar education , 10.06 2010
Rising sea levels on the agenda, 09.06 2010
From policy to action, 09.06 2010
Signing agreement for cooperation, 09.06 2010
Prestigious prize for work in Antarctica, 09.06 2010

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