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EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue

The European Commission in association with the European External Action Service will organise the EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue in Brussels on 1-2 September 2026, with possible side events on 3 September.

A broad range of Arctic stakeholders representing governments, international organisations, civil society, industry, research, indigenous and local communities will feed into the discussions. Young and indigenous perspectives will feature prominently throughout the events.

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Commemorating the Centenary of the Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nobile Transpolar Expedition

On April 10, 1926, the airship Norge departed from Ciampino to undertake the "Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nobile Transpolar Flight." On April 10, 2026, the Umberto Nobile Museum in Lauro will commemorate that historic event by celebrating the centenary of the expedition with a series of activities, including a special commemorative postal cancellation, a digital exhibition, and a conference.

Several major institutions that share the project's themes have already confirmed their participation. These include the Norwegian Embassy, various Consulates, the Geographical Society, the Italian Air Force General Staff, the Fram Museum, the Polar Museum, and the association of the descendants of the Norge and Italia crews. The CNR (National Research Council) will be represented by a delegation led by the Director of the Institute of Polar Sciences, Giuliana Panieri, accompanied by Paolo Plini and Roberto Sparapani.

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30 Years at the Edge of the World

In 2027 Dirigibile Italia, managed by the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) at the Ny-Ålesund Research Station (Svalbard), will mark three decades of continuous, multidisciplinary scientific activity. This is a milestone worth celebrating, launching a dedicated Special Issue, co-published in two prestigious Elsevier journals:

- Cold Regions Science and Technology Focusing on: Cryosphere, Ecological studies, Permafrost, Remote Sensing, and Technological development. (Lead Guest Editor: Andrea Spolaor)
- Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans Focusing on: Oceanography, Marine studies & biology, Atmosphere, and Pollutants. (Lead Guest Editor: Mauro Mazzola)

We warmly invite contributions from all research groups that have received support from or collaborated with "Dirigibile Italia" over the past decades. The goal is to synthesize 30 years of climate monitoring, environmental studies, and international Arctic cooperation. Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026

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Newsletter N.19 Marzo/March 2026

• ISP-Newsletter n.19 Marzo/March 2026 - (Ita - Eng)

In questo numero: In primo piano: Rafforzare la Cooperazione Polare Internazionale: Arctic Circle Rome Forum – Polar Dialogue. Le radici e i frutti dell’Anno Polare Internazionale: prossima tappa 2032–2033 Qui Dirigibile Italia: 1. Vita da Station Leader a Dirigibile Italia; 2. Frontiere del Monitoraggio Artico: L’eDNA come Sentinella della Biodiversità a Ny-Ålesund News dall'Antartide: 1. Progetto PASSPORT: l'impronta chimica e biologica dell'uomo nel cuore dell'Antartide; 2. PACE: una stagione di scienza, collaborazione e innovazione italiana in Antartide. Racconti: 1. Sole nei sedimenti; 2. Laghi polari sentinelle del cambiamento: microbi e contaminanti tra Artide e Antartide. Outreach: Piccolo Orso e la Montagna di ghiaccio. Cartoline da..; Eventi e News

In this issue: Under the spotlight: Strengthening International Polar Cooperation: Arctic Circle Rome Forum – Polar Dialogue. The Roots and Fruits of the International Polar Year: Next Stop 2032–2033. News from Dirigibile Italia: 1. Life as Station Leader at Dirigibile Italia; 2. Arctic Monitoring Frontiers: eDNA as a Sentinel for Biodiversity in Ny-Ålesund. News from Antarctica 1. PASSPORT Project: the chemical and biological human footprint in the heart of Antarctica; 2. PACE: A Season of Science, Collaboration and Italian Innovation in Antarctica Research Highlights: 1. Sun in sediments; 2. Polar lakes as sentinels of change: the dialogue between water and sediments. Outreach: Little Bear and the Ice Mountain. Postcard from..; Events & News

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The CNR Data Steward community meets in Rome: towards an institutional network for the management of research data and outputs.

On February 18–19, 2026, the Central Library of the National Research Council in Rome hosted the first in-person meeting of the CNR Data Steward community (DS@CNR). ISP also participated with its own specialized personnel. This event marks a significant milestone in the consolidation of an institutional network dedicated to the responsible and FAIR management of research data and outputs.- news

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ISP Annual Report 2025

The Institute of Polar Sciences presents its first Annual Report, a comprehensive document summarizing the scientific achievements and strategic activities of the past year. It outlines new objectives, technological innovation, and a steadfast commitment to polar and high-altitude research.

Throughout the year, the Institute coordinated or participated in 81 national and international research projects and produced 130 scientific publications, confirming its leading role in the study of polar regions and global change. - ISP Annual Report 2025

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CNR-ISP at the 'Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue

CNR-ISP is participating in the Arctic Circle Rome Forum – Polar Dialogue, taking place in Rome from March 3rd to 5th, 2026. This high-level international initiative is organized in close coordination with the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and the National Research Council (CNR).

From the frontiers of scientific research to polar diplomacy, our Institute's researchers are contributing to numerous panels to address urgent global issues: the future of polar research, the climate crisis, and the protection of fragile ecosystems.

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ECOMAPS kick-off meeting in Venice

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, will mark the public presentation of the ECOMAPS project, titled "Environmental and Climate Change Observation through Atmospheric Pollution Monitoring in Cities," co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenia Program. The event, is organized by Ca' Foscari University of Venice in collaboration with the Institute of Polar Sciences of the National Research Council (CNR-ISP)

This will be an opportunity to present a project that addresses climate change and air pollution in an integrated manner—two interconnected phenomena that are particularly critical in urban areas, which are known climate hotspots. On one hand, the project studies the influence certain pollutants have on climate and climate change; on the other, it investigates how changes in climate parameters can alter atmospheric chemistry and the reactions governing the production and degradation of airborne pollutants. - ECOMAPS Program

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