Arctic Science Summit Week 2025

The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is organised annually by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) to provide opportunities for coordination, cooperation and collaboration between the various scientific organisations involved in Arctic research. It was initiated by the IASC in 1999 and has evolved into the most important annual gathering of the Arctic research organisation.

The Arctic Science Summit Week 2025 will take place in Boulder, Colorado, USA, from March 20 to 28, 2025, featuring two main components:

• ASSW 2025 Business and Community Meetings (March 20–24, 2025):
  • Includes meetings, workshops and other events hosted by several Arctic organisations and projects.
  • Serves as a platform for Arctic organizations, collaborations, and teams to coordinate and collaborate on research and initiatives.

• ICARP IV Summit (March 25–28, 2025) “Arctic Research Planning for the Next Decade”:
  • This is the summative event of the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) process, which is a multi-year effort that began in 2022 to engage the international community on critical topics and priorities for Arctic research in the next 10 years.
  • The Summit will engage Arctic researchers, Indigenous Peoples, policymakers, and other interested parties from around the world, serving as a crucial milestone for shaping the Fifth International Polar Year in 2032–33.
  • Key themes include:
    • The Role of the Arctic in the Global System
    • Observing, Reconstructing, and Predicting Future Climate Dynamics and Ecosystem Responses
    • Understanding the dynamics and resilience of Arctic social-ecological systems to foster sustainable futures
    • Arctic Research Cooperation and Diplomacy
    • Co-Production and Indigenous-led Methodologies
    • Education and knowledge-sharing in and about the Arctic: Research and Practice
    • Technology, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Services