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12th SCAR Open Science Conference & Meetings

The 12th SCAR Open Science Conference, takes place in Oslo, Norway, from 8–19 August 2026. The SCAR Open Science Conferences offer scientists from various disciplines and countries the opportunity to present their work, network and participate actively in SCAR’s scientific activities.

Members of the international polar community are invitated to submit abstracts. This year’s programme features 50 dynamic sessions across the Physical Sciences, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, along with a rich selection of cross-disciplinary themes.

The abstract submission deadline is 28 February 2026 at 23:59 UTC.

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Call for applications: Student Travel Grants to UArctic Congress 2026 and Ocean Connectivity Conference

The University of the Arctic is inviting students from UArctic member institutions, whose abstracts will be presented during the UArctic Congress 2026 and the Ocean Connectivity Conference, to apply for funding support to travel to the events.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 01 MARCH 2026

Further information: Uarctic Congress 2026

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Call for abstract: ATLANTIC PLASTICS 2026 Third International Symposium on Marine Plastic Pollution

Atlantic Plastics 2026 - Third International Symposium on Marine Plastic Pollution Arctic to the Antarctic. The Government of Iceland will host the Third International Symposium at Harpa, Reykjavík Concert Hall and Conference Center, on 20-22 October 2026. The Call for Abstracts is now open.

The deadline for the submission of abstracts is on March 31, with acceptance being notified by May 31.

Early Bird and Student registrations are now open.

For further information visit: Atlantic Plastics 2026 - Home

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POLARIN Launches First TA Call for Access to Core Repositories

The POLARIN project has opened its first Transnational Access (TA) Call for Access to Core Repositories on 15 December. POLARIN has four core repositories in its network: UiT CORES, BAS-PSCF, AWI-SED, AWI-ICE. In this first call, access will be offered to two repositories: UiT CORES and BAS-PSCF.

Researchers seeking access to POLARIN’s core repository sample collections will have until 13 February to submit their applications.

For further information visit: POLARIN Launches First TA Call for Access to Core Repositories – POLARIN

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EU have now launched their Call for Evidence on the new "European Ocean Observation Initiative"

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Ocean Observation Initiative, one of the cornerstones of the European Ocean Pact. The initiative will improve access to actionable marine knowledge for everyone who relies on the ocean and make Europe a global leader in ocean observation and the development of related technologies.

The call for evidence will be open until 27 February 2026, with the Commission seeking a wide range of contributions from stakeholders, experts and citizens.

You can see the EU press release on the topic here: Commission seeks feedback on the Ocean Observation Initiative - Oceans and fisheries.

The Call for Evidence can be found here: A European Ocean Observation Initiative.

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Calling Earth system science researchers working in and around Svalbard

SIOS is looking for contributions to the State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) report 2026.

The annual SESS report series, published by Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS), is an arena to highlight current knowledge of the environment of Svalbard. It is also a platform for open sharing of ideas and recommendations on how to develop the Svalbard Earth Observing System to enable a holistic understanding of the Earth System of Svalbard and the Arctic in general. SESS report contributions are written by international, multidisciplinary teams led by researchers from SIOS member institutions. All contributions undergo peer review. Authors can contribute through review chapters that synthesise existing knowledge, analyses of trends and processes based on data, or updates to chapters from previous SESS reports.

Proposal submission deadline: 4 February 2026 - Read more and submit a propsal: https://sios-svalbard.org/SESS_Issue9

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Polar Night Week 26 - 29 January 2026 (virtual)

The Polar Night Week will take place 26 - 29 January 2026 (online). The PNW is an arena for exchange, reflection and planning of future activities and creates a vibrant atmosphere in the middle of the beauty of the Polar Night.

This annual meeting brings the SIOS community together for science seminars, working group meetings and plenary discussions. One of the highlights is the release of newest issue of the State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) report.

For further information and registration: SIOS Polar Night Week | sios-svalbard.org

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Deepest Gas Hydrate Cold Seep ever discovered in the Arctic: international research team unveils Freya Hydrate Mounds at 3,640 m Depth

A multinational scientific team led by UiT, headed by ISP Director Guiliana Panieri, has uncovered the deepest known gas hydrate cold seep on the planet. The discovery was made during the Ocean Census Arctic Deep – EXTREME24 expedition and reveals a previously unknown ecosystem thriving at 3,640 metres on the Molloy Ridge in the Greenland Sea. The groundbreaking findings regarding the Freya Hydrate Mounds, which hold scientific significance and implications for Arctic governance and sustainable development, have recently been published in Nature Communication. -https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1110764 - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67165-x

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