Our Ice Dependent World

The 6th NRF Open Assembly,
Oslo and Kirkenes, Norway,  24 -27 October 2010

The 6th NRF Open Assembly will be held in Oslo and Kirkines, Norway, 24th - 27th of October 2010. Overarching Theme of the 2010 Open Assembly is "Our Ice Dependent World".

The overall objective of the Open Assembly in Oslo and Kirkenes is to address the impact of dwindling ice - terrestrial as well as ocean bound - on the complex interface of nature and society in all climatic zones of the world, with an emphasis on the Arctic, the Antarctic and the Himalayans. In light of the man-made part of climate change, particularly meaning global warming, and the natural phenomena of ice is gradually becoming a concept of global politics - a common heritage of humankind- affecting societal life in quite dramatic ways on a global scale. This turn in the interrelationship and working of the society/nature interface is the focus of the Assembly.

Themes of the Oslo and Kirkenes 2010 Open Assembly:

• The interfaces between nature, society, culture and livelihoods on Ice: Global implications
• Humanity, Communities, Minds, Perceptions and Knowledge on Ice
• International law, "Soft Laws" and Governance on Ice: Economic, Cultural and Political Implications
• Geopolitics and International Security on Ice
• Can We Imagine a World Without Ice? Economic, Political, Social and Political Consequences.

Thematic Program for the 6th Open Assembly of The Northern Research Forum - 1st draft (4th of january 2010)

Call for Participation and for Applications from Young Researchers 2010

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