IPY

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IPY and the Antarctic Environment
D. Carlson, Director IPY International Programme
Office
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International Polar Year 2007 - 2008
ICSU - WMO Joint Committee
International Programme Office
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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

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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
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Urgent, Significant
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Build Connections
International Partnerships
IPY PROJECT
Share, Store Data
Outreach Programmes
Expand Polar Community
Expressions of Interest
Coordination Proposals
Endorsed Projects
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50,000 participants from more than 60
nations 'Dazzling' science
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Antarctic Environmental Legacy?
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Place of study
Place of cooperation
Place of wonder
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IPY Summary Crucial issues at a critical
time Chance to build a very special program.
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www.pbase.com/chris67/image/38864698
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