The 11th China–Nordic Arctic Cooperation (CNARC) Symposium will take place in Tromsø, Norway, from 1–2 February 2026, immediately ahead of the Arctic Frontiers Conference (2–5 February).
With the theme “Human footprints in the Arctic – remote and on-site,” the symposium will bring together researchers and experts to explore key aspects of Arctic cooperation, science, and sustainability.
The program will feature four thematic sessions:
I - Sustaining China–Nordic Cooperation in a Shifting Era
II - Advancing Arctic Ocean Science Cooperation: From Knowledge to Action and Towards the 5th IPY
III - Sustainable Development of Arctic Shipping
IV - Human footprints in the Arctic – impacts of pollutants and contaminants on Arctic ecosystems
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations (in English) by 31 October 2025. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out by 15 November 2025.
Abstracts should be sent to Dr. Nalân Koç () and the CNARC Secretariat ().
For further details, please refer to the symposium agenda or contact the CNARC Secretariat.
Source: CNARC
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