[CivicAccess-discuss] Fwd: [Caglist] IPY 2012 Montreal - Second Circular
Tracey P. Lauriault
tlauriau at gmail.com
Fri May 27 00:11:45 AEST 2011
For you geog enthusiasts and big science data lovers this is a great
conference. Also, IPY is the only science Canadian granting agency that
mandated data management and data sharing. All granting agencies should be
doing this but do not, bref, the results of publicly funded science are not
available to us except for IPY.
Cheers
t
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From: Dan Smith <cag at geog.uvic.ca>
Date: Wed, May 25, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Subject: [Caglist] IPY 2012 Montreal - Second Circular
To: CAGLIST <caglist at lists.uvic.ca>
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:
· 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:
· 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:
· 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:
· 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<http://www.ipy2012montreal.ca/050_program_e.shtml>.
<http://www.wmo.int/pages/index_en.html>
<http://www.icsu.org/><http://ipy.arcticportal.org/><http://www.canada.gc.ca/home.html>
<http://iasc.arcticportal.org/>
<http://www.scar.org/><http://www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca>
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<http://www.apecs.is/workshops/ipy-montreal-2012>.
*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.
Book your business meeting now <ipy2012montreal at inac.gc.ca>
*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.
Ask for partnership opportunities <martin.fortier at arcticnet.ulaval.ca>
*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.
Schedule your side event <ipy2012montreal at inac.gc.ca>
*Promote the Conference*
Are you interested in promoting IPY 2012 From Knowledge to Action Conference
with your networks and colleagues? Please send us an
email<ipy2012montreal at inac.gc.ca>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: ipy2012montreal at inac.gc.ca
Web: www.ipy2012montreal.ca
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