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11th August 2026

Norway to Host Fifth International Polar Year Coordination Office, in Partnership with the Republic of Korea and Chile

Four institutions spanning three continents will coordinate the world‘s largest international scientific effort focused on the Arctic and Antarctic. 

Norway‘s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced today in Arendal that an international consortium will host the International Coordination Office (ICO) for the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5) the global initiative taking place in 2032-33. Based in Tromsø, Norway, the ICO will coordinate the global effort to build the knowledge, partnerships, resilience and capacities needed for the polar regions to thrive in an increasingly uncertain future. 

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31st July 2026

Call for IASC Social and Human Working Group Secretary

The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is now soliciting applications for an early career researcher to be the next Secretary for our Social and Human Working Group (SHWG). Application deadline on 24 August 2026 at 13:00 GMT.

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30th July 2026

IASC Cryosphere Working Group Proposals, Second Call 2026 | Deadline 9 September

The IASC Cryosphere Working Group (CWG) is now opening a second call for proposals for their remaining funding in 2026 aimed at encouraging and supporting science-led international programmes by offering opportunities for planning and coordination, and by facilitating communication and access to facilities.

Proposals should be submitted via this submission form. The deadline for proposal submission is 9 September 2026 at 13:00 GMT.

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