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Monaco Polar Symposium 2026: From the Arctic to the Antarctic. Enabling the Legacy: Translating Polar Research into Action

19th January 2026

Monaco Polar Symposium 2026: From the Arctic to the Antarctic. Enabling the Legacy: Translating Polar Research into Action

The Polar Symposium provides a unique platform bringing together scientists, Indigenous representatives and knowledge holders, policymakers, funders and non-governmental organisations to address the most pressing challenges facing the Arctic and Antarctic. Through a format combining high-level panels and participatory workshops, the Symposium fosters dialogue between Arctic and Antarctic communities and supports collective reflection on the future of both poles in a rapidly changing global context.

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19th January 2026

2026 IASC Fellowship Program Recipients Announced

The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (PA2F) in cooperation with the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 IASC Fellowship Program.

Ten successful early career researchers were identified for all available fellowships. APECS very kindly coordinated the application and review process; recommendations from APECS based on the peer review process were delivered for final selection to the IASC Working Group Chairs. The reviewers were impressed by the excellent quality of the applications.

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IASC Activity Report: Co-developing an Observing Network for Monitoring Terrestrial Change Across the Arctic Circle Trail (CONTACT)

19th January 2026

IASC Activity Report: Co-developing an Observing Network for Monitoring Terrestrial Change Across the Arctic Circle Trail (CONTACT)

The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT), a popular hiking route between Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland, is increasing in popularity each year. As the trail passes through a UNESCO World Heritage Site and culturally significant areas, there are concerns about the environmental and cultural impacts of increasing hiker presence across these sensitive areas. To address these concerns and inform sustainable management and tourism practices, an environmental observing network is necessary to monitor terrestrial change along the trail. 

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