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What is Antarctica InSync?
Antarctica InSync is a UNESCO-endorsed Ocean Decade programme that coordinates synchronous, internationally collaborative scientific observations in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. It aims to generate year-round, circumpolar data, methods, and knowledge to better understand, protect, and sustainably manage these regions. A coordinated science and infrastructure plan for synchronised research is currently being developed. The main period for joint field campaigns across land, sea, and air is planned for 2027–2029.
Website: https://www.antarctica-insync.org/
Frequently asked questions
If you are interested in joining Antarctica InSync activities, you can sign up for their newsletter, attend their webinars and workshops or contact your national committee or theme speaker directly (https://www.antarctica-insync.org/partners/#science).
The seven core scientific themes of Antarctica InSync are:
- Southern Ocean and Antarctic heat, freshwater, carbon and other elements cycles and their response to climate change
- Rapid sea ice decline and its causes and consequences
- Melting ice sheets and ice shelves and coastal impacts
- Improving knowledge and protection of the unique Antarctic life: from land to ocean and into the deep sea
- Anthropogenic signatures in Antarctica: the race against pollution and other pressures
- Aerosol-cloud interactions and radiative feedbacks
- Climate variability: from extremes, to weather, long-term variability, and global teleconnections.
While there are no concrete plans yet, we have already many ideas for dedicated training opportunities especially for ECRs.
Yes, modelling efforts are a vital part of Antarctica InSync. Check out the Scientific Coordination page to find the scientific coordinators for this topic and get in touch with them (https://www.antarctica-insync.org/partners/#science).
Absolutely. Satellite based observations are an integral part of Antarctica InSync. For this, Antarctica InSync has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA). Together, they are offering joint workshops and webinars (check out the Events page: https://www.antarctica-insync.org/event/).
Antarctica InSync does not directly provide funding, but it collaborates with agencies and organisations that may launch related calls.