24. febrúar 2010

Call for Participation and for Applications from Young Researchers

The 6th Open Assembly of the Northern Research Forum (NRF), Our Ice Dependent world, is to be held on October 24th - 27th, 2010 in Oslo and Kirkenes, Norway. The event is organized together with the 6th NRF Host Planning Committee.
 
The 6th NRF Open Assembly
The main theme of the 6th NRF Open Assembly "Our Ice Dependent World" is to address the impact of dwindling ice - terrestrial as well as ocean bound - on the complex interface of nature and society in all climatic zones of the world. In light of man-made aspects of climate change, the natural phenomena of ice is gradually becoming a concept of global politics - a common heritage of humankind- affecting societal life in dramatic ways on a global scale. The 6th NRF Open Assembly will focus on the interrelationships of human and environmental dimensions of ice generally in a global context, and particularly in the Arctic, the Antarctic and the Himalayans. The discussions are expected to highlight the role of research, the social relevance of science, and community in addressing the issues globally.
Thematic Program for further information http://www.nrf.is/images/stories/pdf/oslo_kirkines_2010/6thnrf_thematicprogram_draft_forwebsite_jan_06_10.pdf

For specific questions and additional information, please email the NRF Secretariat, nrf@unak.is.