ESA is pleased to announce that the 2025 call for proposals for the Living Planet Fellowship is now open: https://eo4society.esa.int/2025/07/16/living-planet-fellowship-call-for-proposals-2025/
Polar and Alpine Community News
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In our Polar and Alpine Community News we feature news from the many partners that APECS is working with, as well as other news from a variety of sources related to research in the Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine regions as well as the wider Cryosphere. Many thanks to APECS members and the wider Polar research community for contributing to this shared resources!
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We keep only the news of the last 3 months on this page. Older news can be accessed in our Polar and Alpine News Archive.
SCOR Survey for Early-Career Scientists
The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is conducting an online questionnaire/survey for early career scientists (ECS), defined as students and those less than 10 years since their last degree. The survey aims to reach a broader range of ECS within and beyond the current SCOR network, gauge your familiarity with SCOR, and explore how we can better serve the oceanic research needs of the ECS community, such as promoting international cooperation in the planning and execution of oceanic research. This survey builds upon a similar one conducted in 2020.
Hindu Kush Himalaya - Arctic Youth Leadership Forum - Extended deadline (August 15)
The HKH–Arctic Youth Leadership Forum, facilitated by ICIMOD and Arctic Circle, aims to connect youth leaders from both regions to build solidarity, amplifying local and mountain youth voices towards co-creating sustainable and inclusive climate solutions.
Through a one-year fellowship, 12 youth champions (aged 19–35) will gain the knowledge, skills, and networks to lead from the frontlines, bringing local realities and experiences to global climate platforms.
Who are we looking for?
Selected through a nomination and selection process, ICIMOD and Arctic Circle are looking for 12 youth leaders from the HKH and the Arctic regions.
The youth champions will form the first-ever HKH-Arctic Youth Leadership Forum, a dynamic platform focused on youth-led climate action, cross-regional collaboration, and the preservation of the cryosphere and biodiversity. Together, the Champions will share lived experiences, co-develop solutions to shared challenges, and amplify youth voices in national, regional, and global climate dialogues.
More information about the program and application here: https://www.icimod.org/initiative/hindu-kush-himalaya-arctic-youth-leadership-forum/
Deadline August 15
Call for Abstracts for YOUMARES'15
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Read more ...Extended deadline: UArctic Congress 2026 call for session proposals
The deadline for the UArctic Congress 2026 call for session proposals has been extended to July 31! The proposal submission form is available on the call page.
SCAR Geoscience webinars 2025
Big news!
Webinars of the Action and Expert Groups of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), Geoscience Group are planned for 2025!
The aim of these webinars is to inform participants about SCAR's geoscience activities, how they can get involved and develop new initiatives. ECR are especially encouraged to join!
Credit for picture: Joachim Jacobs, University of Bergen, Norway
Read more ...SCARFISH Logo Competition
The new SCAR Action Group "SCARFISH" is inviting members of the SCAR community to submit designs for a logo to represent the group. (For further information please see https://scar.org/scar-news/life-sciences/scarfish/logo-contest.)
Submissions from early-career researchers, underrepresented members of the SCAR community, and SCAR community members from developing Antarctic programs (e.g., SCAR Associate Member countries) and/or economies (according to the UN definition, countries listed in tables B and C) are particularly encouraged to apply.
The logo contest winner will be rewarded a 500 USD voucher that can be used to pay for travel related to a future SCAR conference or workshop.
The deadline for submissions is Monday June 30th @23:59 UTC. If you have any questions about the competition, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Attend a free webinar featuring international Arctic and Antarctic youth researchers during World Oceans Week
This World Ocean Week, join us for a dynamic webinar featuring young ocean and climate leaders who are turning research into action. Hear from a panel of youth researchers and early-career professionals as they share the journey of their work in ocean science and climate action. From innovative research to real-world solutions, and how they’re making an impact in environmental science, policy, and advocacy. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the next generation of scientists and changemakers shaping the future of our oceans and our climate. Come get inspired, ask questions, and connect with people who care as deeply about the planet as you do.
Wednesday, June 4th 12:00pm NDT (-02:30 GMT)
Zoom registration: https://forms.gle/ShHf9ZkkSbF1PaR88
