What is International Polar Year (IPY)?
International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008 is the largest ever international program of coordinated, interdisciplinary science, research and observations over a 24-month period, focussed the Arctic and Antarctic. Commencing March 1, 2007 the initiative will include activities in the Earth’s two polar regions in order to explore new scientific frontiers, deepen our understanding of polar processes and their global linkages, improve our ability to detect change, continue to involve Arctic residents in research activities, attract and develop the next generation of polar scientists and experts, and capture the interest of the public. IPY is set to involve as many as 60 countries, including Canada, and tens of thousands of scientists and research personnel from around the world. It is coordinated internationally by the International Council of Science (ICSU) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and has been endorsed by numerous international bodies, including the Arctic Council a
