SCAR News - Archive from 2004
(Most recent first.)
SCAR Strategic Plan 2004–2010
Best Poster Awards
Results from the SCAR Open Science Conference 2004 – Bremen, Germany 17 Dec 04:
Brodte E., Mark F., Knust R. and Pörtner H.-O.: Energy budgets in Antarctic and boreal fish
(Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Am Handelshafen 12, 27570 Bremerhaven, Germany)
Hoppema M., Fahrbach E., Rohardt G. and Klatt O.: Warm events near Maud Rise, Weddell Sea as observed by long-time moorings
(Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bussestr. 24, 27570 Bremerhaven, Germany)
Van de Berg W.J., Van den Broeke M.R., Reijmer C.H. and Van Meijgaard E.: Characteristics of the surface mass balance of Antarctica using a regional atmospheric climate model
(Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research, Utrecht University, Princetonplein 5, 3584 CC Utrecht, Netherlands)
Michels J., Pasternak A. and Schmack-Schiel S.B.: The role of mesozooplankton in the pelago-benthic coupling: investigations under spring phytoplankton bloom conditions in the eastern Weddell Sea
(Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Am Alten Hafen 26, 27568 Bremerhaven, Germany)
Kahles A., Büßer C., Peter H.-U. and Quillfeldt P.: Begging calls of Wilson's storm-petrel and feeding behaviour of adults
(Institute of Ecology, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Dornburger Str. 159, 07743 Jena, Germany)
Sloan Foundation award to SCAR to carry out Antarctic Census of Marine Life
The Sloan Foundation Board has formally approved $525,000 for SCAR for the Antarctic Census of Marine Life. Thanks are due to Professor Michael Stoddart of the Australian Antarctic Division for his leadership in the rapid development of the strong proposal and plans. 16 Dec 04
Do you want to participate? Scientists are invited to join SCAR's five new Scientific Research Programmes.
SCAR invites scientists to participate in and contribute to its 5 new scientific research programmes.
Those interested are invited to contact the leaders of the programmes or the SCAR office for further information. 16 Dec 04
Marsden Medal awarded to NZ scientist Peter Barrett for Antarctic Research
Professor Peter Barrett FRSNZ, Director of Victoria University's Antarctic Research Centre, was awarded the 2004 Marsden Medal from the New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) on 17 November 2004.
For details see: www.geo.vuw.ac.nz/antarctic/ARCMarsdenMedal.html 15 Dec 04
SCAR Past President Honoured
- Former SCAR President Dr. Robert Rutford Honoured by Polish Academy for Work in Antarctica 4 November 2004
The Structure of the SCAR Organization
- An organizational diagram of the structure of SCAR 2 November 04
Southern Ocean Biology
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SCAR has reached an agreement with the Global Ocean Ecosystems Dynamics programme (GLOBEC) to co-sponsor the Southern Ocean component of GLOBEC. This represents a further important partnership between SCAR, with its regional remit, and those organisations with a global remit that have an interest in the Antarctic region.
Press Release: Antarctica and Climate Change
- Antarctica and Climate Change 22 October 04
SCAR's Reorganisation Finalised
At their 28th session, in Bremerhaven (October 3-8, 2004), SCAR's national Delegates approved the following key actions and items that consolidate the reorganisation of SCAR that began in April 2000:
- A new Constitution and Rules of Procedure were agreed;
- A new Science Programme was approved, focusing SCAR's efforts into 5 main Scientific Research Programmes;
- a financial strategy calling for a substantial increase in the subscription rates was approved;
- the draft Long-Term Strategic Plan (2004-2010) was approved in principle with the proviso that the present document be shortened and modified in consultation with Delegates for publication at year end;
- plans to recruit an Executive Officer to replace the present Executive Secretary on his retirement in June 2005 were approved.
New Members:
At the 28th SCAR meeting, Switzerland was welcomed as a full Member, following a period as Associate Member; Malaysia was welcomed as a new Associate Member; and the Czech Republic presented an initial case for eventual membership.
New SCAR Vice Presidents:
At the 28th SCAR meeting, Professor Hideki Shimamura of Hokkaido University, Japan, and Professor Chuck Kennicut of Texas A & M University, USA, were elected Vice Presidents, to replace Dr Chris Rapley (UK) and Dr. Roland Schlich (France).
Services to SCAR
At the 28th SCAR meeting, Drs. Chris Rapley and Roland Schlich, together with Dr. Bob Rutford of the USA (who stepped down after serving 2 years as past President) were awarded SCAR Certificates of Appreciation for their services to SCAR over many years. In addition, Bob Rutford was elected an Honorary Member.
Announcement of the death of Gordon de Quetteville Robin
- Announcement of the death of Gordon de Quetteville Robin 22 September 2004
New SCAR PowerPoint Templates
Robin Bell gives a talk to the XXVII ATCM
ICSU calls for offers to host an International Programme Office for the International Polar Year
ICSU calls for offers to host an International Programme Office for the International Polar Year, and lasting for at least 5 years, starting as soon as possible and extending beyond the period of field activities (1 March 2007- 1 March 2009).
Prospective applicants are requested to send an Expression of Interest via their National IPY Committee or IPY national Point of Contact to Leah Goldfarb at ICSU (leah@icsu.org) not later than 31 August 2004. Detailed offers in the form of a complete template are requested to reach ICSU no later than 30 September 2004
SCAR and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) join forces.
As part of SCAR's recognition of the growing importance of Southern ocean studies in understanding the climate of Antarctica and the linkages between Antarctica nd the rest of the world, SCAR has formed a partnership with the WCRP.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the two organisations on July 20th, 2004.
The WCRP and SCAR share common goals in seeking to observe, understand, and predict climate variability and change in the Antarctic region, including the Southern Ocean. Through this MoU, the WCRP and SCAR aim to share corresponding efforts and resources and avoid duplication. This will be achieved through SCAR co-sponsoring the following activities of the WCRP: the Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) core project, the CLIVAR/CliC Southern Ocean Implementation Panel and the WCRP International Programme for Antarctic Buoys.
- For the full text of the Memorandum of Understanding click here 20 July 2004
News from SCAR's parent body, ICSU
News of ICSU's Strategic Plan - 19 July 2004
"SCAR is keenly watching developments in its parent body the International Council for Science (ICSU), because what ICSU does will affect SCAR.
As you will see from the latest ICSU Newsletter, ICSU is preparing a Strategic Plan, and is developing (with help from SCAR) plans for the International Polar Year (2007-2008). ICSU, like SCAR (see the draft SCAR Long-Term Strategic Plan for 2004-2010), is planning to do more in developing the capacity of less developed nations (in our case it is helping the less developed nations in SCAR to make the most of Antarctic science). ICSU is also about to issue advice on how to improve Data and Information Management, a topic of great interest to SCAR and COMNAP through the Joint Committee on Antarctic Data Management (JCADM)."
ICSU Newsletter, July 2004, vol 2, n° 2 www.icsu.org/3_mediacentre/INSIGHT_07_2004.html
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