Activity Description:

The 6th European Conference on Permafrost will take place in Puigcerdá, Spain, from 17 to 23 June 2023 and will be the first large conference fully dedicated to permafrost after the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will involve over 400 researchers and engineers from all around the world and will be a timely opportunity for the International Permafrost Association to consult with the community on the main needs for permafrost research. This Townhall Meeting will inform on the ICARPIV process, as well as on the European Polar Science Prioritization process that is being conducted with the organization of EU-PolarNet 2, and will aim at cross-feeding both initiatives, by receiving suggestions and comments from the Townhall Meeting participants. The outputs from this session, together with a follow up compiled through an online questionnaire, will be used to streamline the contribution of the IPA to the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV), to take place in 2025, and also to consolidate the prioritization process of EU-PolarNet 2.

We look forward to receive EUCOP6 participants in this session and to have a discussion leading to fruitful contributions to the identification of the key permafrost research needs.

Moderator: 

• Gonçalo Vieira, Vice-President of the IPA, University of Lisbon, Portugal

Presenters:

• Chris Burn, President of the IPA, Carleton University, Canada
• Carlo Barbante, Coordinator of the EU-PolarNet 2 Science Prioritization Process, University Ca’Foscari Venecia, Italy
• Hugues Lantuit, Coordinator of NUNATARYUK, Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany

Main Organiser: 

• International Permafrost Association
• EU-PolarNet 2

Type of Activity:

• Townhall Meeting,
• Community Listening Session

Dates and Locations: 

• 19 June 2023 | In-Person | Puigcerdà, Spain

Contact Information:

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Centre of Geographical Studies, IGOT - University of Lisbon, Portugal)

Open / Closed Activity:

Open with limited attendance

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The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) in cooperation with many partners, is coordinating a multi-year planning process for the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV)lasting from 2022 until 2026. The ICARP IV process will engage Arctic researchers, Indigenous Peoples, policy makers, residents and stakeholders from around the world to discuss the state of Arctic science, the place the Arctic occupies in global affairs and systems. ICARP IV will

• consider the most urgent knowledge gaps and Arctic research priorities and needs for the next decade, and
• explore avenues to address these research needs.

The first stage of the ICARP IV process will focus on seeking community input throughout 2023 with a diverse set of engagement activities (in-person and online). Individuals, groups, networks, institutions and organisations are encouraged to organise projects and events as part of this ICARP IV engagement process and report their outcomes back to us to ensure they are included in the development of the ICARP IV research priorities and implementation plans.

This Townhall Meeting during the ASSW 2023 provided an introduction to the ICARP IV process, show some examples of community engagement activities planned throughout 2023, and give ASSW 2023 participants the opportunity to provide input into the process as well as ideas for engagement activities that you want to contribute.

Main Organiser: 

International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)

Type of Activity:

• Townhall Meeting,
• Community Listening Session

Dates and Locations: 

• 22 February 2023 | Hybrid | Vienna, Austria

Contact Information:

Gerlis Fugmann (International Arctic Science Committee, Iceland)

Open / Closed Activity:

Open

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The IASC State of Arctic Science Report 2023 presents a cohesive synthesis of Arctic research activities and priorities with a large range of input and contributions touching upon all aspects of Arctic research. It is aimed at Arctic science agencies, managers, and users, including a wide range of decision-makers and policy-makers, to help all Arctic science stakeholders and rightsholders stay up to date on Arctic research.

Published annually since 2020 by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), the report is updated by the members of several IASC or IASC-affiliated committees including the

• five IASC Working Groups (Atmosphere, Cryosphere, Marine, Social and Human, Terrestrial);
• International Science Initiative in the Russian Arctic (ISIRA);
• Arctic Data Committee (ADC); and
• Sustaining Arctic Observing Network (SAON).

The IASC State of Arctic Science Report series contributes an important resource to the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) process for the period of 2022 – 2026. Therefore, a wider range of contributors from the ICARP IV International Steering Committee also update the report during the ICARP IV Engagement Phase in 2023 and 2024.

The content of the report is compiled by the researchers themselves and thus is not exhaustive. There are many other NGOs, IGOs, institutions, non-profits, Indigenous Peoples’ organisations, private and public companies, and others around the world working in the Arctic knowledge space that are currently not participating in the preparation of this report.

Reported Contribution to the ICARP IV Process: 

Download the IASC State of Arctic Science Report 2023

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Herbivores are central to tundra ecosystem dynamics and a cornerstone to Northerners’ lives. However, the diversity and abundance of herbivores face significant challenges due to various stressors, such as global warming and infrastructure development, which impact the accessibility and availability of food.

To streamline research efforts in this field, the Herbivory Network suggests employing a horizon scan approach to determine research priorities for the next decade, with the aim of conserving biodiversity and enhancing management practices for ecosystem health. This systematic process will facilitate the identification of critical action points and assist in the strategic planning of future research endeavors.

During the Herbivory Network meeting in Cambridge Bay, Canada, held in June 2023, participants unanimously acknowledged the significance and timeliness of the ICARP IV process and expressed their eagerness to contribute. To identify priorities and needs in Arctic herbivory research for the next decade, an online survey was developed. This survey will be distributed to Herbivory Network members and to other interested researchers. The survey responses will be compiled and organised into thematic categories by a core working group. Subsequently, an in-person workshop is scheduled for 2024 to further refine the emerging themes and determine key action points. We anticipate that this collaborative process will be beneficial to ICARP's objectives while fostering the generation of new knowledge in the field of Arctic herbivory.

The Herbivory Network (HN) is a collaborative research initiative (http://herbivory.lbhi.is) and a UArctic Thematic Network. Since its establishment in 2014, the HN has worked towards addressing the role of herbivory in Arctic and alpine ecosystems and developing new approaches to harmonise research efforts. The goal of HN is to foster collaborations within and across disciplines, facilitate multi-site comparisons, and work towards understanding the complexity and variability of responses of tundra ecosystems to herbivory.

Main Organiser: 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Agricultural University of Iceland); Herbivory Network

Type of Activity:

• Workshop,
• Survey
• Project

Dates and Locations: 

• June 2023 to December 2024, Circumpolar ((in-person workshop location TBD)

Open / Closed Activity:

Open

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