Ian Allison / IPY JC CliC Science Conference Beijing, 14 th Apr 2005

IPY Concept An intensive burst of internationally coordinated, interdisciplinary, scientific research and observations focussed on the Earth’s Polar regions Timeframe 1st March 2007 to 1st March 2009

Developing the IPY 1.Establish ICSU IPY Planning Group (2003) 2.Call for Ideas (“bottom up”)/ Presentations/ Website 3.National Committees / Points of Contact / National Workshops 4.WMO co-sponsorship 5.Develop Outline Science Plan 6.Stakeholder consultation/ Discussion Fora (2) IPY Framework Document (November 2004) Science Plan Data Management Plan Education, Outreach and Communication Organization and Implementation

IPY Objectives 1.Seek major advances in knowledge and understanding 2.Obtain a snapshot of the current state of the Polar regions 3.Establish a legacy of new or enhanced observational systems, facilities, infrastructure and research networks 4.Ensure unprecedented access to the data generated 5.Attract and develop the next generation of polar scientists and engineers 6.Capture the interest and involvement of polar residents and of schoolchildren, the public and decision-makers worldwide

1.Current Status of Polar Regions 2.Change in the Polar Regions 3.Global Linkages 4.New Frontiers 5.Polar Regions as Vantage Points 6.The Human Dimensions IPY Themes and their Implementation Observational Initiatives Data Activities Education, Outreach and Communication

IPY Organisational Structure

Mandatory Characteristics of IPY Activities 1.Makes significant advances within IPY themes 2.Involves polar region/within the IPY timeframe 3.Contributes to international collaboration 4.Viable management plan and organisational structure 5.Viable plan for necessary logistical support 6.Adopts IPY data management principles and aims 7.Proposes education, outreach and communication activities 8.Fosters the next generation of polar researchers Plus 5 other desirable characteristics

Expressions of Intent Submitted (Jan 2005) 165 Biology 145 Cryosphere 115 Meteorology 110 Geosciences 90 Oceanography 90 Human studies 55 Space Science 103 Data; E,O & C; etc. 60% Arctic 25% Antarctic 15% Bi-polar About 880 EoIs in total

Assessment of “preliminary IPY status” of EoIs 1.potential to make a major contribution to IPY; significant international collaboration; possible core project 2.potential to make a significant contribution to the IPY; could be further strengthened by collaboration and integration with other EoIs 3.potential to make a significant contribution to the IPY; needs to form strong collaborations and to integrate with other similar EoIs 4.not directly relevant to objectives of IPY; reject

Cryospheric Expressions of Intent TopicCliC# EoIs Terrestrial CryosphereCPA110 PermafrostCPA120 Snow propertiesCPA110 Glaciers and IcecapsCPA222 Antarctic ice sheetCPA219 Greenland ice sheetCPA217 Sea ice and icebergsCPA325 Palaeo-climateCPA45 Evolution of polar glaciationCPA411 Sub-glacial lakes

The flavour of Cryospheric EoIs The State and Fate of the Cryosphere (607) Cold Land Processes in Northern Eurasia: Regional and Global Climate and Societal-Ecosystem Linkages (392) The Thermal State of Permafrost: An IPA Contribution (125) The dynamic response of Arctic glaciers to global warming (30) Glaciers, Climate and Sea Level (446) Stability of the Greenland Ice Sheet (69) Antarctic Ice Sheet Accumulation and Discharge (351) Short-Term Arctic Sea Ice Predictability (154) Role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in Past, Present and future Climate (109) International Partnerships in Ice Core Science-IPY Initiative (203)

Interdisciplinary/thematic links - I Links between different Cryosphere topics CPA1 - Permafrost Human studies: Adaption and vulnerability to change; New risks and stresses; Societal responses to rapid change. CPA1 - Terrestrial cryosphere, Snow properties. Human studies: New risks and stresses; Societal responses to rapid change. Meteorology: Weather and Climate; Hydrological cycle CPA2 – Glaciers and Ice caps. Meteorology: Hydrological cycle CPA2 – Antarctic ice sheet, Greenland ice sheet. Meteorology: Weather and Climate; Hydrological cycle

Interdisciplinary/thematic links - II CPA3 - Sea Ice & Icebergs Oceanography: Ocean circulation; Biogeochemistry and ecosystems; Coasts and margins Meteorology: Weather and Climate; Hydrological cycle CPA 4 – Palaeoclimate (ice cores) Geoscience, Meteorology:similar topics CPA 4 - Evolution of polar glaciation Geoscience:Plate tectonics and gateways Biology topics:links across several Cryosphere topics

Recommendations from Consultative Forum, Mar05 Provide feedback on EoIs to National Committees as well as to Principle Investigators EoIs submitted late will be assessed Structure and function of Project Steering Committees to be clarified. Full proposals submitted after June 30 will be accepted; JC will also consider possibility of a second full Call. Establish regular communication with COMNAP and FARO and provide information on logistic requirements (particularly ships) Investigate mechanisms of engaging with international funding organizations Establish stronger links with other relevant initiatives (e.g. ICARP II)

IPY Full Proposals Submissions will be limited to about six pages, and include a one-page executive summary. Emphasis on meeting IPY criteria; national funding agencies will assess science detail. Full proposals will be assessed against broadly the same criteria as EoIs. Address synchronization with other EOIs, Project Steering Committees, funding plans and opportunities for interdisciplinary links. Endorsement by IPY National Committees will be important. Proposal templates and guidelines will be available on the website. Submission of full proposals will be accepted only via the IPY website. Cut-off date of 30 June 2005.

IPY Timeline Nov. 2004: ICSU/WMO IPY Joint Committee & IPO established / EoI AO14 Jan. 2005: EoI submitted to JCMar 2005: JC examines EoI and provides feedbackMarch 2005: JC reports to Consultative ForumJune 2005: Full Proposals due to JCAutumn 2005: JC announces IPY programmeMarch 2007: IPY begins Ongoing opportunities

IPY Snapshot and Legacy International Year of Planet Earth International Heliophysical Year EXISTING POLAR ACTIVITIES Electronic Geophysical Year IPY SNAPSHOT LONG TERM IMPLEMENTATION IPY PLANNING ACIA ICARP II IPY