With the theme "Human footprints in the Arctic – remote and on-site" as its overarching theme, the symposium invites presentations that examine:

  • Session I - Sustaining China-Nordic Cooperation in a Shifting Era
  • Session II - Advancing Arctic Ocean Science Cooperation: From Knowledge to Action and Towards the 5th IPY
  • Session III - Sustainable Development of Arctic Shipping
  • Session IV - Human footprints in the Arctic – impacts of pollutants and contaminants on the Arctic ecosystems

Abstracts will be accepted for oral presentations, and all submissions must be in English. Please send your abstract to Dr.Nalân Koç -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and  CNARC Secretariat - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note that the Symposium will be immediately followed by the Arctic Frontiers Conference, scheduled from February 2 to 5, 2026, in Tromsø, Norway.