Republic of Korea to Host the Joint SCAR-IASC Polar Conference in 2030
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) have recently announced that their 2030 joint Polar Conference will be hosted in Incheon, Republic of Korea.
The event will bring together polar researchers, experts, Indigenous Peoples and Knowledge Holders from around the world to advance our understanding of critical polar issues, fostering collaborations in preparation for the International Polar Year (IPY) 2032-33.
Korea’s bid, led by UArctic member Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI), highlighted the country’s longstanding commitment to polar research. With a rich history of international collaboration, Korea has been a dedicated member of both SCAR and IASC for over three decades. The conference theme, “Frozen Frontiers, Shared Futures: Collaborations to Forge Our Planet’s Tomorrow”, reflects the global importance of understanding and addressing the challenges posed by rapid polar changes and their cascading effects on the planet.