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IPY and the Antarctic Environment

IPY and the Antarctic Environment. D. Carlson, Director IPY International Programme Office. International Polar Year 2007 - 2008. ICSU - WMO Joint Committee. International Programme Office. IPY THEMES. Draw scientific & public attention to polar regions: Current status

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IPY and the Antarctic Environment

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  1. IPY and the Antarctic Environment D. Carlson, Director IPY International Programme Office ATCM XXIX

  2. International Polar Year 2007 - 2008 ICSU - WMO Joint Committee International Programme Office ATCM XXIX

  3. IPY THEMES • Draw scientific & public attention to polar regions: • Current status • Past & future changes • Linkages to global processes • Investigate frontiers of science in polar regions • Vantage point to earth history & to space • Social & cultural dynamics & adaptability ATCM XXIX

  4. IPY THEMES Care For Polar Environment • Draw scientific & public attention to polar regions: • Current status • Past & future changes • Linkages to global processes • Investigate frontiers of science in polar regions • Vantage point to earth history & to space • Social & cultural dynamics & adaptability Care for IPY legacy: Data & Information Systems & Infrastructure Education Science community Remember Social & Cultural Responsibilities ATCM XXIX

  5. Urgent, Significant www.ipy.org ipy.djc@gmail.com Build Connections International Partnerships IPY PROJECT Share, Store Data Outreach Programmes Expand Polar Community Expressions of Interest Coordination Proposals Endorsed Projects ATCM XXIX

  6. 50,000 participants from more than 60 nations 'Dazzling' science ATCM XXIX

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  12. Antarctic Environmental Legacy? ATCM XXIX

  13. Place of study Place of cooperation Place of wonder ATCM XXIX

  14. IPY Summary: Crucial issues at a critical time; Chance to build a very special program. www.ipy.org ipy.djc@gmail.com www.pbase.com/chris67/image/38864698 ATCM XXIX

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