This workshop addresses gas hydrate (GH) and permafrost-related questions under current and future global warming scenarios with a regional emphasis on the Canadian Mackenzie-Beaufort region (CMB). The scientific underpinning of … Read more
The SCAR ANTPAS (Antarctic Permafrost, Soils and Periglacial Environments) meeting, recently held in Varese (Italy, October 6–7), saw the participation from international researchers, as well as early-career scientists. The two-day … Read more
Frozen Facts and Stories aims at developing visually engaging and impactful communication products, including fact sheets, infographics, presentation toolkits, and educational materials. These outputs are designed to make permafrost research … Read more
On September 24-25, 2026, a workshop was held in Ispra, Italy, bringing together scientists and policy makers from Europe to discuss “Critical infrastructure resilience and security in the Arctic” and … Read more
The International Permafrost Association (IPA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Anne Morgenstern as an ex-officio member of the IPA Executive Committee (EC). Dr. Anne Morgenstern is a research scientist in … Read more
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
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
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
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
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