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From March 16 to 21, 2025, the Faculty of Geosciences at the University of Bremen will host the 10th International Conference on Arctic Margins (ICAM-X), a major Arctic conference with about 130 researchers. On March 18 at 7 p.m., a public lecture on Arctic governance will take place.
The Arctic research conference ICAM is a forum for scientists who study the Arctic Ocean and adjacent landmasses. It was founded to promote international academic collaborations in Arctic research. Though initially focused on the geosciences, the conference now also addresses socially and politically relevant scientific topics.
ICAM will begin on Monday, March 16, with an opening ceremony by the Senator for the Environment, Climate, and Science, Kathrin Moosdorf; and the President of the University of Bremen, Professor Jutta Günther.
“ICAM focuses on a region of the world that is marginalized on our maps," says Senator Kathrin Moosdorf. “But the Arctic region is becoming increasingly important to our planet. The consequences of the climate crisis are being dramatically felt here, affecting weather, climate, and ecosystems worldwide. International cooperation in Arctic research is therefore more important than ever. I am delighted that more than a hundred researchers from all over the world are coming together in Bremen to focus on the Arctic.”
University President Jutta Günther is also pleased to welcome you to this year’s International Conference on Arctic Margins at the University of Bremen. “Arctic research provides vital insights into the development of our planet and thus into our future. It thrives on international cooperation and the close interaction between science, politics, and society. The locations of Bremen and Bremerhaven, with their university and non-university partner institutes, form an internationally recognized hub for Arctic research,” she states.
Public Evening Lecture on Current Topics
As part of the conference, a public lecture entitled “UNCLOS: Beyond 200 Miles in the Arctic Ocean” will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the large lecture hall of the Keksdose building. It will discuss the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the competing claims to use the Arctic Ocean, some of which are geologically defined. The lecturer, Professor David Cole Mosher from the Geological Survey of Canada, will draw on his expertise as a member of the UN Commission, to explore the complex relationships between geosciences, politics, and international law in the Arctic, which have gained additional relevance due to recent political developments. The lecture will be held in English and is open to all interested parties.
Prof. Dr. Cornelia Spiegel-Behnke
Geodynamics of Polar Regions
Faculty of Geosciences
University of Bremen
Phone: +49 421 218 65280
Email: cornelia.spiegel@uni-bremen.de
The locations of Bremen and Bremerhaven, with their university and non-university partner institutes ...
Wolfram Geissler
AWI
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