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Moving From
Knowledge to Action on Polar Issues
Occurring at a pivotal time for
the environment of our planet, the IPY 2012 From
Knowledge to Action Conference draws
international attention to the polar regions and
global change. New scientific evidence continues to
enhance our understanding of the critical role that
the polar regions play in the Earth's systems. What
is happening at the Poles will alter the polar
environments and change the course of human and
economic development.
From Knowledge to Action brings together Arctic and
Antarctic researchers, policy- and decision-makers,
and a broad range of interested parties from
academia, industry, non-government, education,
Arctic communities, and circumpolar indigenous
peoples. Together these groups will address
challenges, share and apply knowledge from the polar
regions and discuss opportunities and solutions for
adapting to global change.
The IPY 2012 Conference will
contribute to the translation of new polar
scientific findings into an evidence-based agenda
for action that will influence global decisions,
policies and outcomes over the coming years.
Please join us for the
Conference from April 22 27, 2012.
Second Circular is Launched
In a little less than a year
the International Polar Year (IPY) 2012 From
Knowledge to Action Conference will
be held in Montreal, Canada, April 22 27, 2012. The
Conference includes four major program areas:
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Science Highlights (Area 1)
·
Synthesis and Integration (Area
2)
·
From Knowledge to Action (Area 3)
·
Public Engagement, Education
and Outreach (Area 4)
Science Highlights (Area 1) and
Synthesis and Integration (Area 2)
Researchers are invited to present the latest
science results from the polar regions, including
highlights of IPY interdisciplinary research and
indigenous knowledge, to the Science Highlights and
Synthesis and Integration sessions. Presentations,
both oral and poster-based, will address five
scientific themes:
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Polar regions and linkages to
global systems and beyond
·
Past, present and future
changes in polar regions
·
Polar ecosystems, biodiversity
and effects of human activities
·
Human dimension of changes:
health, society, culture and resources
·
New frontiers, technologies and
data practices in polar research
From Knowledge to Action (Area
3)
The From Knowledge to Action sessions will cover
knowledge and action in all their forms and bring
together perspectives from the Arctic, Antarctic as
well as the middle latitudes. Recognizing that the
processes involved in translating knowledge to
action are complex, sessions will explore current
thinking on best practices for how knowledge is
produced and translated into action. Factors that
affect the extent to which knowledge makes a
difference in real-world activities, operations and
decision-making processes will be examined. Sessions
will include practical applications of knowledge
emerging from the polar regions across a broad range
of sectors, projects and geographical areas,
including local users, industry, business, health
workers, educators, tourism, etc. Themes to be
explored include:
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The Knowledge-Action Interface:
Major lessons & findings emerging from the polar
regions that require, and have potential for,
action.
·
Creating the Conditions for
Action: Factors that affect who uses polar
knowledge, when, where, how and for what purposes.
·
Polar Knowledge in Action in
Sectors and Projects: IPY findings that require,
have potential for, or have resulted in action.
·
Realizing Knowledge-to-Action
in Policies, Management and Decision-Making
Processes at all Levels: Local to global.
Public Engagement, Education and
Outreach (Area 4)
Scientific research outputs from International Polar
Year have deep significance, relevance and benefits
to civil society. In the fourth area of the IPY 2012
From Knowledge to Action Conference, participants
from around the world will work to advance public
engagement to further action on polar issues. This
area explores how effective public engagement can
promote, explain and involve different sectors of
society in dialogue and activities that can help
shape our future. Keynote presentations,
thought-provoking panel discussions and workshops
will provide the focal points for translating polar
knowledge into actions that enable people to live
with, adapt to, or benefit from, our changing world.
Themes include:
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Harnessing the power of digital
media for citizen engagement in polar science.
·
Inspiring and enthusing the
next generation in the importance and value of
science that benefits all.
·
Engaging consumer society in
the value of polar science for underpinning policy
and business decisions relating to energy, climate
and food security.
·
Making an impact through the
role of the media in influencing political, business
and societal decision-making.
For more information on the
Conference Program, please see the From
Knowledge to Action Conference website.
   
  
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The From
Knowledge to Action
Conference will be hosted in Montreal,
Canada a lively and cosmopolitan city of
over 3 million. The world's second largest
French speaking city after Paris, English is
also widely spoken. The Conference is being
held at the Palais des congres, a
world-class conference centre located in the
heart of downtown Montreal. The Palais is
within walking distance of numerous hotels
and restaurants, historic Old Montreal, and
the arts and entertainment districts.
Key Dates
Call for Abstracts June
15, 2011
Student Travel Grants June
30, 2011
Early Bird Registration Sept.
15, 2011
Conference Dates April
22- 27, 2012
Registration
Fees
Early Bird Registration (CDN
$700)
(until 28 Feb 2012)
Students and Early Career Scientists
(CDN
$400)
Polar Educators (TBD)
Late Registration (CDN
$800)
Career
Development Opportunity
For students and early career scientists,
the Association of Polar Early Career
Scientists (APECS) and the ArcticNet Student
Association are working together on a career
development workshop entitled From Knowledge
to Careers to be held April 19-22. For more
information see www.apecs.is.
Host a
Business Meeting
A number of business and side meetings are
being organized in conjunction with the IPY
2012 Conference. Arctic Science Summit Week
2012 meetings will be held in Montreal from
April 20-22. Other meetings and events are
also being scheduled for the Arctic
Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP),
Northern Contaminants Program (NCP),
ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting,
Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health,
APECS, Arctic Archaeologists and Polar
Archaeology as well as the annual meeting of
the International Network for Circumpolar
Health Research, to name a few.
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Partnerships
and Exhibits
We are seeking partners interested in
joining us to support this important polar
conference. Your support will assist us in
delivering a world-class international polar
event. The From Knowledge to Action
Conference will be one of the largest
gatherings of polar scientists, policy- and
decision-makers, along with Arctic
residents, industry representatives and
educators. The Conference offers a number of
unique opportunities to provide high
visibility for partners and exhibitors.
>From supporting students, workshops,
hosting an event or an award to having an
exhibit, some of the many opportunities
available to your organization are outlined
in the Conference Prospectus. We look
forward to working with you on this
essential polar conference and contribute to
the application of new polar knowledge to
action.
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Side Events
Organizers are planning or supporting a
number of side events including a polar
educators' workshop, polar film festival,
APECS Networking event and local public
lecture to celebrate Earth Day on April 22,
2012.
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Promote the
Conference
Are you interested in promoting IPY 2012
From Knowledge to Action Conference with
your networks and colleagues? Please send us
an [hidden email]
with your name, address and the number of
posters or postcards you would like and
these will be shipped to you.
IPY 2012
Conference Secretariat
360 Albert Street 10th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0H4
E: [hidden email]
Web: www.ipy2012montreal.ca
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