Welcome to the IPA Executive Committee!
The International Permafrost Association (IPA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Anne Morgenstern as a new member of the IPA Executive Committee (EC). Dr. Anne Morgenstern is a research scientist in … Read more
News
InICE recent activities and research progress
The InICE Action Group has continued its research on ground ice mapping and actively engaged in academic exchanges to share recent findings and discuss future research directions. From 26 June … Read more
A regional effort in advancing permafrost research in the Hindu Kush Himalaya takes shape
From 27–31 July 2026, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) convened regional experts and partners for technical training, inclusive science communication, and dialogue to advance permafrost research across … Read more
When presidents and kings experience climate change – science meets politics
On September 1, 2026, I accompanied the heads of state of the German-speaking countries (Belgium, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Austria, and Switzerland) to the Stubai Glacier. At the invitation of Austrian … Read more
2nd International Workshop on Antarctic permafrost, periglacial processes and soils (ANTPAS)
The ANTPAS workshop will be held in Varese, Italy, on 6–7 October 2026, under the theme “Relaunching Antarctic Research on Permafrost and Soils.” For all the attendants (including also the pre-registered people), … Read more
IPA in the ICARP IV
The Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) is a community-driven process coordinated by IASC to identify priorities for Arctic research over the coming decade. IPA has been … Read more
RGIK Workshop at ACOP2026
On Sunday 28th of June, the Rock Glacier Inventories and Kinematics (RGIK) IPA Standing Committee organised a side-meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in synergy with the 3rd Asian Conference on Permafrost … Read more
PYRN Workshop and Activities at the 3rd Asian Conference on Permafrost
The PYRN Executive Committee was honoured to host a wide range of activities for early career researchers (ECRs) at the 3rd Asian Conference on Permafrost, held from June 28 to … Read more
GTN-P workshop at ACOP 2026
The Third Asian Conference on Permafrost (ACOP) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, was a highly productive week for the Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost (GTN-P). In addition to organizing a well-attended community … Read more
Third Asian Conference on Permafrost (ACOP 2026) Successfully Held in Mongolia
The 3rd Asian Conference on Permafrost (ACOP 2026) was successfully held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 29 June to 2 July 2026, under the theme “Challenges Posed by Asian Permafrost Thaw … Read more