IASC in cooperation with many partners, is coordinating a multi-year planning process for the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) lasting from 2022 until 2026. The ICARP processes are decadal international Arctic research planning process convened every 10 years since 1995.
The ICARP IV process is a community-wide undertaking engaging Arctic researchers, Indigenous peoples, policy makers, residents and stakeholders from around the world to discuss the state of Arctic science, the place the Arctic occupies in global affairs and systems. ICARP IV will:
- consider the most urgent knowledge gaps and Arctic research priorities and needs for the next decade, and
- explore avenues to address and implement these research priorities and needs.
We are seeking community input throughout 2023. One of the main goals for the ICARP IV engagement process is to be truly inclusive, diverse, and engaging to ensure that the scientific priorities for the next decade are firmly grounded on the advice and needs of Arctic scientists and science organisations, Indigenous peoples and Arctic residents, stakeholders, and rights-holders.
Individuals of all career stages, groups, networks, institutions and organisations are encouraged to contribute to the ICARP IV engagement process. More information about the engagement process and how to seek endorsement for your planned activities is available on the ICARP IV website: https://icarp.iasc.info/engagement