Draft IASC Structure Feb 2008

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Kristján Kristjánsson IASC The future! Stockholm 5 February 2008

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IASC The future! 1. Introduction 2. New structure

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IASC the Organisation IASC is a non-governmental, international membership organisation that encourages, promotes and facilitates cooperation... in all aspects of Arctic research in all countries engaged in Arctic research, and in all areas of the Arctic region

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IASC Membership The IASC member organisations are national science organisations covering all fields of Arctic research. Each national member organisation has a mechanism to provide ongoing contact between its council member and its Arctic science community.

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IASC Current Structure Council National Representatives Executive Committee President Four Vice Presidents Chair of Regional Board Executive Secretary Regional Board Representatives from the eight Arctic countries Secretariat Executive Secretary Assistant

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IASC – What is it? IASC is not a funding agency IASC assists with project/program development by providing guidelines for preparation of project proposals seed money for project planning travel support Emphasise is on circum-Arctic cooperation

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A new organizational structure to reflect the progressively more integrative nature of today’s polar science. Expand IASC’s functions to embrace various issues such as new technology, data management, education and public outreach. Strengthen IASC’s relations with the Arctic Council (AC), social science organizations representing constituencies in the North, and other global organizations interested in the science of the Arctic region. Reorganize and revitalize the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) as a major cross-disciplinary venue. IASC New Structure -Recommended actions

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Organizations, programmes and initiatives International Arctic organizations (a) Governmental (b) Non-governmental (c) In between Global organizations with Arctic component National, regional and bi-lateral Arctic organisations with international focus International programmes and initiatives

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International Arctic organizations (a) Governmental - 1

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International Arctic organizations (a) Governmental - 2

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International Arctic organizations (b) Non-governmental

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International Arctic organizations (c) In between

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National, regional and bi-lateral Arctic organisations with international focus

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International programmes and initiatives

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IASC New Structure? Science Strategy Implementation Networks Long-Term Programs

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1. Council 2 delegates per member country, ideally one science manager and one scientist Chairs of the Scientific Standing Committees are ex-officio members 2. Executive Committee No changes? 3. Secretariat Responsible for communication and outreach Annual report (Bulletin) IASC reports Website (including publication database) Newsletter IASC New Structure? Main elements of the proposed structure

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4. Scientific Standing Committees (SSC) Responsible for IASC´s science activities within their scientific discipline Long-term (> 5 years) Open for up to 2 representatives per member country Chair to be nominated by SSC and appointed by Council One ex-officio representative of related organizations Early career, indigenous, industry and female scientist should be considered Meetings at the ASSW: (a) report to Council, (b) science meeting during the ASSW science program IASC New Structure? Main elements of the proposed structure Scientific Standing Committees

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4. Action Groups (AG) Responsible for developing IASC strategy concerning long-term activities urgent need for action Short-term (max. 2 years) 5-7 experts (model of the IPY sub-committees?) Representatives of related organizations as observers Membership to be determined Executive Committee in consultation with SSC when appropriate IASC New Structure? Main elements of the proposed structure Action Groups

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General Criteria for any IASC supported activity are: International Circum-Arctic Of interest to at least several IASC member countries Involves early career scientists Produces IASC report Peer-reviewed publications have to acknowledge IASC support IASC New Structure? Main elements of the proposed IASC structure Instruments to Support Science Development

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1. Workshops Single event IASC support up to a certain amount (preferably travel costs for key scientists and early career scientists) Decided by SSC Open call on the website (bottom-up) and/or initiated by SSC (top-down) 2. Assessments/Science Planning Activities Mid-term initiative (e.g. ICARP II, ACIA, IPY legacy) IASC support includes planning meetings, conference support and publication costs Decided by Council on recommendation of SSC IASC New Structure? Main elements of the proposed IASC structure Instruments to Support Science development

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3. Programs Long-term program, initiated under the umbrella of IASC (e.g. ISAC) IASC provides seed money to launch the program Decided by IASC Council on recommendation of SSC 4. Other instruments, e.g. Networks Support for networks, i.e. long-term sort of expert groups (replaces current IASC Projects) Seed money support for other research initiatives Decided by SSC Open call on the website (bottom-up) and/or initiated by SSC (top-down) IASC New Structure? Main elements of the proposed IASC structure Instruments to Support Science Development

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IASC New Structure? Science Strategy Implementation Networks Long-Term Programs