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1 Dr. Peter Harrison (Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario) Washington, D.C. November 29,

2 Overview International Polar Year IPY 2012 Conference Themes Keynote Speakers Local Activities Key Dates and Contact Information Photo by Patrick Borbey 2

3 International Polar Year: A Rich History International Polar Year builds on a rich history of collaboration and innovation International Polar Year, International Polar Year, International Geophysical Year, From the first estimates of the size of Antarctic to the launch of the world s first satellites, polar year programs have changed the world and our understanding of it 3

4 International Polar Year IPY was the largest international program of interdisciplinary Arctic and Antarctic research ever undertaken 50,000 researchers from more than 60 countries Over 200 international research networks Valued at several billion dollars world-wide Studied all aspects of polar regions from oceans, land, wildlife, people, atmosphere and space Photo by Melanie Simard, ArcticNet 4

5 IPY 2012 Conference From Knowledge to Action Final IPY Conference, builds on two prior IPY conferences: - St. Petersburg Open Science (July 8-11, 2008) - Oslo Science Conference (June 8-12, 2010) Canada hosting final IPY conference - Endorsed by IPY International Joint Committee - More than 2000 participants expected to attend - Focus on moving From Knowledge to Action - Key component of IPY legacy Dr. Olav Orheim, Chair of Oslo Science Conference, hands over the buddstikke or Viking message stick to Dr. Peter Harrison, Chair of the IPY Montréal conference 5

6 IPY 2012 Conference From Knowledge to Action Photo by Isabelle Dubois, ArcticNet Under the guidance of a distinguished International Steering Committee, IPY 2012 will: Draw international attention to advances in our knowledge of the polar regions, global change, and related environmental, social and economic issues Profile Traditional Knowledge and local engagement in Arctic research through an Indigenous Knowledge Exchange Set the stage for a transformative discussion, taking polar research From Knowledge to Action 6

7 Program Areas Area 1 Polar Science Highlights Area 2 Synthesis and Assessment of system-scale understandings Area 3 From Knowledge to Action Area 4 Public Engagement, Education and Outreach SCIENCE (70 sessions) ACTION (20) OUTREACH (10) INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE: programming developed by Indigenous peoples to highlight issues of interest to Arctic community members These program areas will build upon each other 7

8 Why Attend? Because the IPY 2012 Conference will: 1) Showcase the latest physical, social, health and indigenous polar science findings 2) Synthesize knowledge at system level and provide insight into current state of polar regions 3) Profile and discuss ways in which new polar knowledge can be applied to challenges 4) Opportunity to network 5) Hear thought-provoking keynote speakers, panel discussions, parallel and poster presentations Major Conference Themes 8

9 Premiere Polar Networking Event Come meet up with leading world polar researchers and stakeholders interested in the future of the Poles Arctic and Antarctic researchers International organizations National governments Circumpolar indigenous peoples Northern communities Business, Industry Educators Communications and outreach specialists Palais des congrès de Montréal Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin 9

10 Four Areas of the Conference

11 Conference Schedule

12 Keynote Speakers Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland: Special Envoy on Climate Change for the United Nations Secretary General, Dr. Brundtland is also the former Prime Minister of Norway and Director-General of the World Health Organization. Mr. Aqqaluk Lynge: Member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), Mr. Lynge has promoted the rights of Indigenous Peoples both globally and in his home country of Greenland since his youth. Dr. Sheila Jasanoff: She is Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies and Director of the Program on Science, Technology and Society at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 12

13 Keynote Speakers Dr. Louis Fortier: His work has helped place Canada at the forefront of research on the impacts of climate change in the Arctic. ArcticNet, Canada's first network of centres of excellence focused on the Arctic, was created in 2003 under his leadership as Scientific Director. Dr. José Xavier: A marine biologist with the Institute of Marine Research, University of Coimbra, Portugal, and the British Antarctic Survey, Dr. Xavier has been recognized both for his contributions to Antarctic policy, as well as education and outreach. Dr. Xavier has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Martha T. Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica. 13

14 IPY Montreal: Conference Details Area chairs and their committees met last week in Montreal to define the Conference program International Steering Committee (ISC) also met and approved the structure Work on Areas 3 and 4 continuing: aim is to include more private sector participants Plenary panels (afternoons) being finalized 14

15 IPY Montreal: Conference Details Area 3 is also organizing a series of Action Fora creating the right conditions for collaboration on topics such as: Earth observation and satellite communications Using the Oceans (shipping and fisheries) Infrastructure adaptation (housing; roads; harbours) Natural resource development (hydrocarbons; mining) Building Healthy Communities (Arctic) 15

16 IPY Montreal: Abstracts submitted (by Area) Area 1: 1,345 Area 2: 371 Area 3: 241 Area 4: 131 No area selected: 45 TOTAL: 2,134 (Oral presentations: 1,579; Poster presentations: 555) 16

17 IPY Montreal: Abstracts submitted (by Country) Canada: 859 USA: 351 Russia: 129 Norway: 101 Germany: 81 France: 58 UK: 52 China: 46 Brazil: 43 Sweden: 42 17

18 IPY Montreal: Abstracts submitted (by Country) Denmark: 37 Finland: 32 Japan: 26; Australia 25; The Netherlands: 21; India: 20; Italy: 20; etc... 18

19 Local Activities and Events Earth Day Events Banquet with Cirque du Soleil Performance Polar Film Festival Pre-conference workshops on Knowledge to Action topics Programming for youth, early career scientists, and science educators Tours of the Canadian Space Agency and the Amundsen ice breaker More to come! 7e Ciel at Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil 19

20 IPY 2012: Key Dates Montréal, Quebec April 22-27, 2012 Palais des congrès Registration Now Open Full Registration - $700 $595, After Feb 28 - $695 Student and Early Career Scientists - $ 400 $295 20

21 IPY 2012 Welcomes Partners and Exhibitors The Conference offers a number of high visibility opportunities for partners and exhibitors to demonstrate their leadership on polar science and policy, polar innovation, and sustainable development. To discuss partnership or exhibit opportunities, contact: Martin Fortier Chair, Partnerships and Fundraising 001 (418) martin.fortier@arcticnet.ulaval.ca Photo by Benedikt Guomundsson, ArcticNet 21

22 And find us on twitter! IPY

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