Antarctica InSync
Antarctica International Science & Infrastructure for Synchronous Observation

Antarctica InSync is a global effort to synchronise research across Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, connecting ice, ocean, climate, and life to protect this vital region.

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Events

July 2026

30junAll Day01julAntarctica InSync Implementation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Webinar

14jul12h0013h30SCAR CONNECT Online Training Series

28jul15h0016h30APECS Webinar: To the APECS Community!

29jul18h0019h30APECS Webinar: To the APECS Community!

31julAll DayCall for Host Bids SOOS Symposium 2027Bid deadline: 31 July 2026

August 2026

08augAll Day1912th SCAR open science conference & meetings#SCAR2026

08aug13h3019h00SOOS-WAPSASCAR Open Science Conference 08 -19 August, 2027

08aug16h0019h00SOOS Steering CommitteeSCAR Open Science Conference 08 -19 August, 2027

10aug16h0017h30S47 - Antarctica InSync: From Synchronous Observations to Policy and Governance for a Changing AntarcticSCAR Open Science Conference 08 -19 August, 2027

11aug11h3013h00O3 - Southern Ocean research Input Facilitated by the DCC-SOR and Antarctica InSyncSCAR Open Science Conference 08 -19 August, 2027

11aug16h0017h30W2 - Connecting Earth Observations and Antarctica InSync expeditionsSCAR Open Science Conference 08 -19 August, 2027

12aug19h1523h59Antarctica InSync Town Hall: Working Group Exchange & Science–Infrastructure CoordinationSCAR Open Science Conference 08 -19 August, 2027

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 >> 2027-2029 field phase >> 2030 Synthesis 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.

How to participate?

You have an idea or research project related to Antarctica InSync and the Southern Ocean?

You can now submit your action and become part of a collaborative effort to protect and sustainably manage Antarctica and the Southern Ocean for future generations. To get started, download the submission template using the link below. The template provides guidance on how to form a Working Group, develop your proposal, and submit it for consideration.

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