MOTIVATION:
-> The goal of the IPS-2023 is to strengthen the holistic approach to studying and better understanding environmental changes and their implications due to the accelerated warming of the Arctic.
-> Preparation of a new generation of scientists for creative involvement in the 5th International Polar Year 2032/2033 by broader participation in the Ocean Decade (2021-2030) and in the IASC ICARP IV (2025) process.
-> An enhanced and coordinated monitoring of landscape and seascape evolution in Svalbard is needed for profound studies of mechanisms of interaction with glaciers and other components of the cryosphere.
-> Identification of gaps, coordination of international efforts and unification of methods will be presented during the conference and discussed directly in the field.
LOCATION: Longyearbyen and Hornsund & Isfjorden region on board of r/v Horyzont II
TIME: 30 August – 4 September 2023
-> 30-31 August: IPS-2023 scientific conference sessions in Longyearbyen
-> 1-4 September: field workshop /Hornsund & Isfjorden region/ – using the m/s Horyzont II + Zodiacs – up to 20 persons
-> 1-2 September: local field workshop /Isfjorden region/ a cruise to Petuniabukta and a guided walking trip to Adventdalen
TARGET GROUPS: ECRs & Svalbard research community
IPS-2023 SCHEDULE:
LONGYEARBYEN
August 30, 9:00 am – opening of the IPS-2023 at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), in Møysalen;
August 30, 9:30 am – 7:30 pm – 1st day of the scientific conference incl. five keynote lectures, participants’ talks, poster session & standing reception;
August 31, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm – 2nd day of the scientific conference incl. three keynote lectures, participants’ talks, panel session with discussion, poster session, closing remarks & wrap-up;
FIELD WORKSHOP
OPTION 1: Hornsund & Isfjorden region on the Horyzont II board
August 31, 6:30 pm – transfer to m/s Horyzont II;
August 31, 7:30 pm – dinner on shipboard;
September 1 – 2 – Hornsund, Werenskioldbreen and visiting the Polish Polar Station (PPS);
September 3 – Brepollen workshop from the ship’s deck;
September 4 – Petuniabukta workshop based on AMUPS-Adam Mickiewicz University Polar Station;
September 4, approx. 6:00 pm – return to Longyearbyen;
OPTION 2: Billefjorden & Adventdalen region
September 1 – Petuniabukta workshop based on AMUPS-Adam Mickiewicz University Polar Station;
September 2 – Longyearbyen – a guided walking trip to Adventdalen valley or Longyearbreen.
PARTICIPATION FEE:
-> 250 Euro for the conference & field workshop
-> 50 Euro for plenary sessions and meetings in LYR only / local field workshop (Petuniabukta, Adventdalen)
incl. coffee breaks, lunches, the first-day reception
and we have booked hotel in LYR at a special price (approx. EUR 100 in a single room per night or half price in a double room)!
-> The call for abstract submissions is available here: https://forms.gle/g7rnQXXZ9WYE6rSq7 and is extended to 14th April 2023!
-> Decision on abstracts (talk/posters) up to 5th May 2023
-> Registration with payment was available until 📆 June 5, 2023: https://forms.gle/meaFy5CdNBKXeQhx5
IASC TRAVEL GRANTS:
On May 5, we will open a call for travel grants supported by IASC.
You can apply for a travel grant if you meet the following criteria:
IASC funds may be used to support participants from IASC member countries (Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA),
ECRs may receive funding from IASC a maximum of four times within any five-year period during which they are considered early career (up to five years past final degree),
your abstract has been accepted by the scientific committee.ORGANIZERS & EXPECTED PARTNERSHIP & PATRONAGES:
-> Centre for Polar Studies (CPS): University of Silesia in Katowice, Institute of Geophysics PAS, Institute of Oceanology PAS
-> Polish Polar Consortium (PPC)
-> International Environmental Doctoral School (IEDS)
-> Committee on Polar Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CPR PAS)
-> Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS)
-> University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
-> International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)
-> Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS)
CONTACT: polarknow@us.edu.pl
IPS-2023 PRESENTATION>> 
PRELIMINARY INFO>>
OUTCOMES:
The full IPS-2023 programme is available at:
https://www.polarknow.us.edu.pl/ips2022/IPS-2023-programme-practical-info.pdf
The book of abstracts is available at:
https://zenodo.org/records/8159108
Video-relation of the IPS-2023:
https://youtu.be/BGmw3aiWLsY
Photo gallery of the IPS-2023:
https://www.polarknow.us.edu.pl/ips-2023-conference-and-field-workshops-photo-gallery/
The IPS-2023 report is available at:
https://zenodo.org/records/10450259
