International Polar Day on September 24th

19.9.2008 12:30
September 24th, 2008 marks the sixth quarterly International Polar Day, this time focusing on People.

On September 24th, 2008, the International Polar Year 2007-8 (IPY) will launch its sixth ‘International Polar Day’ focusing on People in Polar Regions, especially on community and cultural well-being, health issues, and the role of the Arctic in the global economy. This Polar Day occurs at the time when combined effects of modern climatic, environmental, economic, and social change challenge the resilience of many Arctic communities and when polar residents, IPY researchers, and public at large address the future of the polar regions from new societal, humanistic, and environmental perspectives.

During the week of September 24th, radio events streamed from the Arctic will connect researchers, communities, and classrooms from Canada and Greenland to Zambia, Brazil and Australia. The week’s events will also include global on-line discussions about communities, local classroom discussions and activities, and a global Polar Day virtual balloon launch.

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