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A cal for science sessions for Arctic Frontiers 2026 has now been published. Deadline: 10. June.
Read the call: CallForScienceProposals_AF2026
The five priority themes are:
- Observations from Seabed to Space: remote sensing of the cryosphere, oceans, land and ecology, space weather, autonomous observations, earth observation developments, governance of space, data sharing, ocean governance, infrastructure developments, space for security.
- Extremes and their consequences: Extreme weathers and storms, impacts on critical infrastructure, landslides and avalanches, Arctic marine heatwaves, permafrost melting, wildfires, multiple stressors, extreme opinions and conflict, cultural preservation in the face of climate change.
- The Connections Between Science and Politics: How geopolitical trends impact science and research, Arctic security, demographic changes and trends, science diplomacy and governance, hybrid threats, role of technology for geopolitics.
- Future Economies: Blue/ocean/circular economies, fisheries and aquaculture developments, food security and safety, deep sea mining, green energy transition, sustainable shipping, valuing traditional livelihoods, Arctic and foreign investments, role of supply chains.
- Alive Arctic: biodiversity in extreme environments (glaciers, sea-ice, deep ocean), impacts of seasons, darkness and remoteness on biodiversity and ecosystems, diversity of the Arctic, impacts of human activities on ecosystems, cultural importance and impact.
Please be in touch if you have questions!
Please also note that there is an open information meeting this Monday 26. May: Meet Arctic Frontiers | Forsknings- og innovasjonsavdelingen | UiB
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| Annette K. Servan Seniorrådgiver / seksjon internasjonalt samarbeid Forsknings- og innovasjonsavdelingen Universitetet i Bergen Tlf: +47 47 65 09 93 / +47 55 58 49 97 uib.no |