Antarctica InSync
Antarctica International Science & Infrastructure for Synchronous Observation
Antarctica InSync is a global effort to synchronize research across Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, connecting ice, ocean, climate, and life to protect this vital region.
Browse our Themes
Southern Ocean heat, freshwater, and carbon budgets and their response to climate change
Improving knowledge and protection of the unique Antarctic life from land into the deep sea
Rapid sea ice decline and its interdisciplinary consequences
Melting ice shelves and coastal impacts
Anthropogenic signatures in Antarctica: the race against pollution and other pressures
UN Ocean Decade Challenges
Understand and beat marine pollution
Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity
Unlock ocean-based solutions to climate change
Expand the Global Ocean Observing System
Create a digital representation of the ocean
Change humanity’s relationship with the ocean
Join us in this journey
We invite members of Antarctic research institutions, international science frameworks, policy stakeholders, NGOs, foundations, and industry partners to join us in this endeavor. Together, we can leverage our collective expertise and resources to advance understanding, protection and stewardship of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
10 Years.
10 Challenges.
1 Ocean.
A Science Mission for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean as a contribution to the UN Ocean Decade
2024-2026 preparatory phase >>> 2027-2030 field phase
Antarctica InSync proposes a joint, multidisciplinary science programme in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. This programme aims to create synergies between national Antarctic programs for synchronous observation, addressing key knowledge gaps and contributing to the goals of the UN Ocean Decade.
Latest news
International Antarctica InSync Science Webinar
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Antarctica InSync coordination team are delighted to invite the international scientific community to an exclusive webinar dedicated to the Antarctica InSync initiative. This event aims to provide an in-depth update on the progress ... Read more
Thematic session on polar oceans, climate and biodiversity at EGU 2025 Townhall Meeting in Vienna
On April 30th there will be a dedicated session on international science collaboration for polar research during the Townhall Meeting at the European Geoscience Union General Assembly 2025 in Vienna, Austria. The titel of the session is “Polar oceans, climate ... Read more
G7 Science and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Italy
The G7 recognizes the significant impact of climate change on the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and the increasingly important role polar research plays in this regard. Therefore, the G7 supports continued international cooperation in the field of polar research and ... Read more
Antarctic Cooperation Agreed
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji: The German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was traveling to the key region of the Indo-Pacific. AWI scientist Markus Rex was part of the delegation trip from May 1 to 7. At a meeting with New Zealand’s ... Read more