April 2010 | Events Calendar | Arctic Portal

5th Arctic Leaders Summit (8:00 AM)

The 5th Arctic Leaders Summit will take place in Moscow on 14-15 April 2010.

On behalf of all of the 6 Arctic Council Permanent Participants and supported by the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, RAIPON is inviting parliamentarians and officials of the Arctic states and the Arctic Council as well as representatives of UN agencies, international financial institutions, and educational and scientific institutions to the summit to discuss industrial development in the Arctic under climate change.

5th Arctic Leaders Summit (8:00 AM)

The 5th Arctic Leaders Summit will take place in Moscow on 14-15 April 2010.

On behalf of all of the 6 Arctic Council Permanent Participants and supported by the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, RAIPON is inviting parliamentarians and officials of the Arctic states and the Arctic Council as well as representatives of UN agencies, international financial institutions, and educational and scientific institutions to the summit to discuss industrial development in the Arctic under climate change.

Arctic Science Summit Week Greenland - ASSW 2010 (8:00 AM)

The purpose of the summit is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. Greenland is the host country to ASSW in April 15 to 18, 2010 in Nuuk. ASSW 2010 is hosted by the Government of Greenland.

The ASSW is a collaborative effort between:

* International Arctic Sciences Committee IASC

* Arctic Ocean Sciences Board AOSB

* European Polar Board EPB

* Pacific Arctic Group PAG

* Forum of Arctic Research Operators FARO

The summit of influential organizations engaged in Arctic and polar research and planning is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. The ASSW also offers insight into Arctic research undertaken by the host country. Previous ASSW meetings have been held in Bergen (Norway), Syktyvkar (Russia), Hanover (USA), Potsdam (Germany), Tromso (Norway), Cambridge (UK), Iqaluit (Canada), Groningen (Netherlands), Kiruna (Sweden), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Kunming (China).

For further information, please visit the ASSW 2010 website.

Arctic Science Summit Week Greenland - ASSW 2010 (8:00 AM)

The purpose of the summit is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. Greenland is the host country to ASSW in April 15 to 18, 2010 in Nuuk. ASSW 2010 is hosted by the Government of Greenland.

The ASSW is a collaborative effort between:

* International Arctic Sciences Committee IASC

* Arctic Ocean Sciences Board AOSB

* European Polar Board EPB

* Pacific Arctic Group PAG

* Forum of Arctic Research Operators FARO

The summit of influential organizations engaged in Arctic and polar research and planning is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. The ASSW also offers insight into Arctic research undertaken by the host country. Previous ASSW meetings have been held in Bergen (Norway), Syktyvkar (Russia), Hanover (USA), Potsdam (Germany), Tromso (Norway), Cambridge (UK), Iqaluit (Canada), Groningen (Netherlands), Kiruna (Sweden), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Kunming (China).

For further information, please visit the ASSW 2010 website.

Arctic Science Summit Week Greenland - ASSW 2010 (8:00 AM)

The purpose of the summit is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. Greenland is the host country to ASSW in April 15 to 18, 2010 in Nuuk. ASSW 2010 is hosted by the Government of Greenland.

The ASSW is a collaborative effort between:

* International Arctic Sciences Committee IASC

* Arctic Ocean Sciences Board AOSB

* European Polar Board EPB

* Pacific Arctic Group PAG

* Forum of Arctic Research Operators FARO

The summit of influential organizations engaged in Arctic and polar research and planning is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. The ASSW also offers insight into Arctic research undertaken by the host country. Previous ASSW meetings have been held in Bergen (Norway), Syktyvkar (Russia), Hanover (USA), Potsdam (Germany), Tromso (Norway), Cambridge (UK), Iqaluit (Canada), Groningen (Netherlands), Kiruna (Sweden), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Kunming (China).

For further information, please visit the ASSW 2010 website.

Arctic Science Summit Week Greenland - ASSW 2010 (8:00 AM)

The purpose of the summit is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. Greenland is the host country to ASSW in April 15 to 18, 2010 in Nuuk. ASSW 2010 is hosted by the Government of Greenland.

The ASSW is a collaborative effort between:

* International Arctic Sciences Committee IASC

* Arctic Ocean Sciences Board AOSB

* European Polar Board EPB

* Pacific Arctic Group PAG

* Forum of Arctic Research Operators FARO

The summit of influential organizations engaged in Arctic and polar research and planning is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. The ASSW also offers insight into Arctic research undertaken by the host country. Previous ASSW meetings have been held in Bergen (Norway), Syktyvkar (Russia), Hanover (USA), Potsdam (Germany), Tromso (Norway), Cambridge (UK), Iqaluit (Canada), Groningen (Netherlands), Kiruna (Sweden), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Kunming (China).

For further information, please visit the ASSW 2010 website.

Barents Sea Conference (8:00 AM)
The Barents Sea Conference will be held 20-21 April in Hammerfest northern Norway. It has become one of the most important meeting places for the petroleum industry in the north-Norwegian area. The conference discusses problems and challenges within oil and energy - seen from the north. The conference is attended by decision-makers and the most central companies within industry, administration and supply.

Url: http://www.barentshavkonferansen.no/

Engineering For Arctic Environments (8:00 AM)
Clarion Technical Conferences offers a short course entitled "Engineering for Arctic Environments" 20-23 April 2010 in Houston, Texas. The objective of this course is to introduce arctic engineering, primarily in the context of the production and transportation of oil and gas, but also considering broader infrastructure. Additional information is available online HERE

Url: http://www.clarion.org/arctic/arctic-Apr10/main.php

Barents Sea Conference (8:00 AM)
The Barents Sea Conference will be held 20-21 April in Hammerfest northern Norway. It has become one of the most important meeting places for the petroleum industry in the north-Norwegian area. The conference discusses problems and challenges within oil and energy - seen from the north. The conference is attended by decision-makers and the most central companies within industry, administration and supply.

Url: http://www.barentshavkonferansen.no/

Engineering For Arctic Environments (8:00 AM)
Clarion Technical Conferences offers a short course entitled "Engineering for Arctic Environments" 20-23 April 2010 in Houston, Texas. The objective of this course is to introduce arctic engineering, primarily in the context of the production and transportation of oil and gas, but also considering broader infrastructure. Additional information is available online HERE

Url: http://www.clarion.org/arctic/arctic-Apr10/main.php

Engineering For Arctic Environments (8:00 AM)
Clarion Technical Conferences offers a short course entitled "Engineering for Arctic Environments" 20-23 April 2010 in Houston, Texas. The objective of this course is to introduce arctic engineering, primarily in the context of the production and transportation of oil and gas, but also considering broader infrastructure. Additional information is available online HERE

Url: http://www.clarion.org/arctic/arctic-Apr10/main.php

IPY From Knowledge To Action Conference (8:00 AM)

The International Polar Year (IPY) "From Knowledge to Action" Conference will be hosted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 22-27 April 2012.

For additional information, please visit their site HERE.

Url: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/nr/s-d2009/23301-eng.asp

The Arctic: Territory Of Dialogue (8:00 AM)

An informal conference 'The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue' will be held in Moscow on 22-23 April. The conference will discuss sustainable development of the Arctic Region including natural resources, environment, infrastructure, energy and other political factors.
The conference is an initiative of the Russian Geographic Society (RGS), with the support of the News & Information Agency, RIA Novosti.

postponed until September

Engineering For Arctic Environments (8:00 AM)
Clarion Technical Conferences offers a short course entitled "Engineering for Arctic Environments" 20-23 April 2010 in Houston, Texas. The objective of this course is to introduce arctic engineering, primarily in the context of the production and transportation of oil and gas, but also considering broader infrastructure. Additional information is available online HERE

Url: http://www.clarion.org/arctic/arctic-Apr10/main.php

IPY From Knowledge To Action Conference (8:00 AM)

The International Polar Year (IPY) "From Knowledge to Action" Conference will be hosted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 22-27 April 2012.

For additional information, please visit their site HERE.

Url: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/nr/s-d2009/23301-eng.asp

The Arctic: Territory Of Dialogue (8:00 AM)

An informal conference 'The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue' will be held in Moscow on 22-23 April. The conference will discuss sustainable development of the Arctic Region including natural resources, environment, infrastructure, energy and other political factors.
The conference is an initiative of the Russian Geographic Society (RGS), with the support of the News & Information Agency, RIA Novosti.

postponed until September

IPY From Knowledge To Action Conference (8:00 AM)

The International Polar Year (IPY) "From Knowledge to Action" Conference will be hosted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 22-27 April 2012.

For additional information, please visit their site HERE.

Url: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/nr/s-d2009/23301-eng.asp

IPY From Knowledge To Action Conference (8:00 AM)

The International Polar Year (IPY) "From Knowledge to Action" Conference will be hosted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 22-27 April 2012.

For additional information, please visit their site HERE.

Url: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/nr/s-d2009/23301-eng.asp

IPY From Knowledge To Action Conference (8:00 AM)

The International Polar Year (IPY) "From Knowledge to Action" Conference will be hosted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 22-27 April 2012.

For additional information, please visit their site HERE.

Url: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/nr/s-d2009/23301-eng.asp

IPY From Knowledge To Action Conference (8:00 AM)

The International Polar Year (IPY) "From Knowledge to Action" Conference will be hosted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 22-27 April 2012.

For additional information, please visit their site HERE.

Url: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/nr/s-d2009/23301-eng.asp

SAO Meeting Spring 2010 (8:00 AM)

SAO Meeting in Ilulissat, Greenland

SAO Meeting Spring 2010 (8:00 AM)

SAO Meeting in Ilulissat, Greenland