The Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5) Planning Group successfully held a productive series of meetings in April, bringing together members and representatives involved in planning future IPY-5 activities. During the meetings, participants discussed key strategic priorities, future coordination mechanisms, and the development of the Vision and Priorities document, as well as the draft Endorsement Process.
The IPA actively participated in the discussions, contributing perspectives from the international permafrost research community and emphasizing the importance of strengthening collaboration on cryosphere, permafrost, and cold regions research within the future IPY framework. The executive director of the IPA, Lin Chen, is representing the IPA in the IPY-5 Planning Group.
The discussions highlighted the importance of international collaboration, interdisciplinary polar research, and community engagement in shaping the future direction of the IPY-5 initiative.
In the upcoming months, national IPY-5 committees will be established, and the IPA would be very grateful to see colleagues actively involved in these activities and contributing to the planning and coordination of future IPY-5 initiatives.
Note: IPY-5 in 2032-33 aims to address urgent global challenges by advancing polar research, focusing on the impacts of climate change in the Arctic and Antarctic. This coordinated effort will bring together scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders, and global stakeholders to produce actionable insights for mitigating and adapting to environmental changes, while promoting international collaboration and inclusivity (link).
