Skip navigation


You are in:  Home » Events

Forthcoming Events

See also:

Events in 2013

February 2013

WCRP Special Workshop on Ozone Depletion in the Southern Hemisphere

25 February - 1 March 2013, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The WCRP Special Workshop on 'Climatic Effects of Ozone Depletion in the Southern Hemisphere: Assessing the Evidence and Identifying Gaps in the Current Knowledge' is a cross-cutting, interdisciplinary workshop that aims to promote an enriching exchange from multiple perspectives on the consequences of ozone depletion upon the climate of the Southern Hemisphere. In particular, it will address the following questions:

  1. How well do we understand the mechanisms relating Antarctic ozone loss to tropospheric climate in the Southern Hemisphere?
  2. How will greenhouse gas concentration increases and ozone depletion/recover interact in future and what will be their impacts on the polar vortex and on tropospheric climate?
  3. What don't we know, and what observing or research programs need to be undertaken?

Participants in the Workshop will include specialists from multiple domains of research, including Southern Hemisphere weather and climate, atmospheric chemistry, cryosphere and oceanography.

Presentations will be in poster format only. Abstract submission deadline has been extended to 30 November 2012.

Registration deadline - 15 January 2013. Partial travel grants are available for students and early career scientists.

For full information about the workshop, including registration, abstract submission and accommodation, please visit the Workshop website.

Workshop Mini poster

Fourth Circular

March 2013

4th Polar Shipping Summit

12 - 13 March 2013, Montreal, Canada

Looking into the future of polar shipping. For more information, please visit the conference website.

April 2013

Holocene Climate Change Meeting

4 - 5 April 2013, Burlington House, London, UK

The main theme of this meeting is the examination of high frequency climate changes reflected in the geological record, and the pacings of change and their geological consequences, during the Holocene – the past 11,700 years. The meeting will be divided into sessions on Ocean Change, Sea-Level Variability, Terrestrial Change, Ice Core Change, the Modelling of any or all of these, and the interaction between climate and humans.

Meeting registration is now open. Some travel and accommodation grants are available - please contact Georgina Worrall (georgina.worrall@geolsoc.org.uk) before 28 February 2013 for further information.

For more information, please see the meeting poster or visit the Meeting website.

EGU (European Geosciences Union) General Assembly and Conference

7 - 12 April 2013, Vienna, Austria

The EGU General Assembly 2013 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world into one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences. Especially for young scientists, it is the aim of the EGU to provide a forum where they can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geosciences. The EGU is looking forward to cordially welcoming you in Vienna.

The deadline for abstract submission is 9 January 2013. For more information, please visit the Conference website.

Session CL2.3 Arctic climate change: governing mechanisms and global implications

This session specifically aims to identify, characterize and quantify the processes and feedbacks that govern amplified Arctic warming, and the climate impacts on the lower latitudes associated with Arctic changes (for instance the relation between sea ice reductions, heat flux changes and atmospheric circulation changes beyond the Arctic region). We invite contributions on the causes, mechanisms and climate feedbacks associated with Arctic climate change. We welcome studies based both on climate model results and/or observational datasets, for near-past, present and future climate changes. For further details, please read the session description.

Arctic Science Summit Week 2013

13 - 19 April 2013, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland

The Arctic Science Summit Week will consist of:
13 - 16 April: Business Meetings
17 - 19 April: Science Symposium

The three-day Science Symposium is entitled 'The Arctic Hub: Regional and Global Perspectives'. The Arctic is characterized by unique environmental and socio-economic conditions. It is in specific interactions with low latitudes and changes in the 'Arctic Hub' have far-reaching regional and global implications. The Symposium focuses on these changes and linkages.

Disciplinary sessions include:

Online registration and abstract submission open on 20 October 2012. The registration fee will rise after 15 February 2013. The abstract submission deadline has been extended to 16 January 2013.

For more information, please see the Second Circular or visit the ASSW website.

Arctic Observing Summit 2013

30 April - 2 May 2013, Vancouver, Canada

The Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) is a high-level, biennial summit that aims to provide community-driven, science-based guidance for the design, implementation, coordination and sustained long-term (decades) operation of an international network of arctic observing systems. The AOS is a task of the Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON) which is led by the Arctic Council and IASC.

The organisers are now calling for Community Input and White Papers. For more information, please see the Call for Community Input or visit the AOS website.

May 2013

International Conference on Arctic Ocean Acidification

6 - 8 May 2013, Bergen, Norway

The First Circular includes the announcement, call for papers and information on preliminary registration.

The Scotia Arc - Geodynamic Evolution and Global Implications

14 - 16 May 2013, Granada, Spain

An international symposium dedicated to the memory of Peter Barker and to the scientific contributions he made in the Scotia Arc region. The symposium will provide a forum for advanced studies on the geodynamic evolution of the Scotia Arc and of its implications for global evolution, including paleoceanography, climate, ice-sheets and biota. Proposed topics will include:

  1. The Break-up of the South America - Antarctic Peninsula continental bridge: geodynamic reconstruction;
  2. Tectonic development of the Scotia Sea: ocean basins, volcanic arcs, jumping spreading centers and opening of new seaways;
  3. Seismic stratigraphy and the development of paleoceanographic circulation in the Southern Ocean;
  4. Effects of the final break-up of Gondwanaland on biota;
  5. Late Cenozoic climate evolution and the growth patterns of Antarctic icesheets;
  6. Importance of the Scotia Arc development on global processes.

The deadline for abstract submission is 1 March 2013. Registration deadline and programme announcement 30 April 2013. There will be no registration fees.

For more information, please see the Symposium flyer and preliminary programme, or visit the Symposium website.

VI International Antarctic Conference 'Internationalization of Antarctic Research - Way to Spiritual Unity of Humanity'

15 - 17 May 2013, Kyiv, Ukraine

We invite all scientists - Antarctic researchers as well as young scientists, postgraduate students and students that take an active part in research of the sixth continent and wish to become proficient in their knowledge and professional skills - to participate in the VI Antarctic International Conference. Proposed sections are:

A full conference programme will be available by 30 March 2013. The deadline for registration and for abstract submission is 15 February 2012. Poster presentations should be in English; oral presentations may be in English, Russian or Ukrainian.

For more details of the conference, and information on how to register or submit abstracts, please visit the conference website.

Information Letter No 1
Information Letter No 2 and Application Form

ATCM XXXVI - CEP XVI

20 - 29 May 2013, Brussels, Belgium

For more information, please visit the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat website.

SOOS Asian Workshop

23 - 24 May 2013, Shanghai, China

The Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) Scientific Steering Committee is convening a 2-day workshop to highlight Asian activities in Southern Ocean observations and research, and to stimulate discussion about enhanced involvement in SOOS from Asian countries. The first day is open to all interested parties (registration essential) and will see guest speakers from the Asian science community present their nation/organization's Southern Ocean observation and research activities. Members of the SOOS Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) will also present a brief overview of relevant SOOS activities. Day 2 is by invitation only (guest speakers, SSC members and other key representatives) and will provide an opportunity for working group discussions and strategic development planning.

Anyone wishing to attend Day 1 of the Workshop is urged to register with SOOS (email: info@soos.aq) by 23 April 2013, as numbers will be limited to 100 participants (due to the maximum capacity of the workshop venue).

For more information, please see the Workshop Prospectus or visit the SOOS website.

July 2013

Davos Atmosphere and Cryosphere Assembly (DACA-13)

8 - 12 July 2013, Davos, Switzerland

To face today's key challenges of global environmental change it is essential to cooperate at the interface between atmospheric and cryospheric sciences, and to pay attention to the complex interactions between these two vulnerable components. The Assembly is organised by the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS) and the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS), both Associations of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG).

The conference will bring together some 1200 scientists from both fields to present and discuss the latest research in separate or joint sessions, covering topics from ice-sheet modelling to extreme climate events, from solar UV radiation to avalanche formation and permafrost.

Some travel grants are available to participants submitting abstracts by 14 December 2012. Abstract submission closes on 31 January 2013.

For more information, and to view the First and Second Circulars, please visit the DACA-13 website.

XI SCAR Biology Symposium

15 - 19 July 2013, Barcelona, Spain

Life in Antarctica: Boundaries and Gradients in a Changing Environment

The main theme for the XIth Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) symposium is "Life in Antarctica: Boundaries and Gradients in a Changing Environment". This symposium links the functional importance of land and water ecosystems and their biocomplexity, under an ecosystemic perspective in order to understand the Antarctic trophic web, effects of human impacts such as the ozone hole, climate change, the increase in tourism activities, the flexible boundaries anddynamic gradients in Antarctic ecosystem, as well the Antarctic marinebiodiversity through its patterns, processes and trends.

An important aspect of this symposium is the outreach and education section, which will emphasize the importance of communication between polar researchers and educators in order to improve understanding and connections between scientists and society. Moreover, one of the aims of the symposium is transferring scientific knowledge beyond the scientific community and letting the general public take an active part in post-symposium hands-on activities, open lectures, seminars, courses and exhibitions. Such exposure will be of undoubtedly benefit to polar science. The newly created Spanish Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS Spain) is going to be highly involved in the symposium by organising round table sessions and preparing outreach contents.

This symposium will be also the perfect oportunity to show the final results of the SCAR programme "Evolution and Biodiversity in the Antarctic". Similarly, the new SCAR programmes "State of the Antarctic Ecosystem" (AntEco) and "Antarctic Thresholds - Ecosystem Resilience and Adaptation" (AnT-ERA) will be presented to the scientific community and will outline their objectives and perspectives for the coming years.

For more information, please visit the Symposium website or email xithsbs@icm.csic.es with any queries.

Abstract Submission is open. The deadline for abstract and awards submission has been extended to 28 February 2013. Registration is open on the Symposium website.

Symposium poster

First Circular

Second Circular

September 2013

5th Polar and Alpine Microbiology Conference

8 - 12 September 2013, Big Sky, Montana, USA

The objectives of this conference will be to bring together scientists, students and professionals to discuss all aspects of cold-adapted microorganisms and the roles they play in polar and alpine environments, to address recent developments, and to exchange ideas and experiences on an international scale. The conference will provide a multi-disciplinary forum to explore emerging areas in the field and as always, will have a wealth of opportunities for the exchange of ideas and building of collaborations.

Sessions include topics related to prokaryotes, eukaryotes, viruses, technological developments, and process related research:

The initial call for abstracts and registration will be made in January 2013. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is 1 June 2013.

For more information, please visit the Conference website.

First circular

October 2013

6th Malaysian International Seminar on Antarctica (MISA6 2013)

8 - 9 October 2013, Penang, Malaysia

The theme of MISA6, 'Antarctica: Science and Geopolitics in response to Climate Change' is in line with the rationale that the Poles play an integral part in the global Earth system, as they are the origin of important climatic, biological and physical processes. Polar research can provide valuable insights into crucial processes in the Earth's environment and climate, therefore studying these regions may provide an early warnings of important global changes. Consequently, scientists have found a wealth of information and have turned Antarctica and the Arctic into a natural laboratories for scientific research. The programs scheduled for MISA6 include oral and poster presentations on policy, heritage, and legacy, logistics, biological and physical sciences. ​​Concurrently, the AFoPS meeting and LRGS workshop entitled 'Challenges of Governance and Institutional Mechanism for Public Policy on Antarctica' will also be conducted.

Abstract submission deadline is 15 May 2013.

For further information, please Icon of poster for 6th Malaysian International Seminar on Antarctica (MISA6) see the poster, read the brochure or visit the Seminar website.

November 2013

CORDEX 2013 - International Conference on Regional Climate

4 - 7 November 2013, Brussels, Belgium

CORDEX 2013 brings together the international community of regional climate scientists to present and discuss results from WCRP regional climate studies, with a particular emphasis on the CORDEX initiative. The conference has been designed to deliver on the current status of regional climate science and modelling; to strengthen collaboration and synergies between the various CORDEX regional activities; and, in collaboration with other regional climate research initiatives, to outline the future priorities for regional climate science, with due consideration of the needs of the UN Global Framework for Climate Services and potential future IPCC and other science-based assessments.

Abstract submission and registration are now open. Some financial support is available for students, early career scientists and scientists from developing countries. The deadline for abstract submission and support applications is 20 June 2013. Early bird registration ends on 20 August 2013 and the deadline for online registration is 20 October 2013.

For more information, please visit the Conference website.

International CAWSES-II Symposium

18 - 22 November 2013, Nagoya, Japan

This International CAWSES-II Symposium, hosted by SCOSTEP (Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics) will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss the scientific accomplishments of CAWSES-II and look forward to SCOSTEP's future programmes at a moment toward the end of its five-year period. The symposium will cover the six major themes of CAWSES-II tasks:

  1. What are the solar influences on the Earth's climate?
  2. How will geospace respond to an altered climate?
  3. How does short-term solar variability affect the geospace environment?
  4. What is the geospace response to variable inputs from the lower atmosphere?
  5. Capacity Building;
  6. Informatics and eScience.

The main functions of CAWSES-II are to help coordinate international activities in observations, modelling, and applications crucial to achieving this understanding, to involve scientists in both developed and developing countries, and to provide educational opportunities for students of all levels. The symposium offers keynotes/lectures that will be interesting for all participants every morning and more specific sessions of presentations in the afternoon.

Abstract submission is now open and the deadline is 30 June 2013.

For more information, please see the Symposium leaflet or visit the Symposium website.

Events in 2014, and beyond

2014

Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2014

7 - 12 April 2014, Helsinki, Finland

ASSW 2014 will include the 2nd Arctic Observing Summit (AOS).

XXXIII SCAR Meetings and Open Science Conference

22 August - 3 September 2014, Auckland, New Zealand

The Open Science Conference will be held on 25-29 August. For more information, please visit the Conference website.

2016

11th International Conference on Permafrost - ICOP 2016

20 - 26 June 2016, Potsdam Germany

XXXIV SCAR and Open Science Conference

To be held in Malaysia.