- Adelino Canário
- Algarve Centre for Marine Sciences (CCMAR)/ U. Algarve
Scientific & National Coordination
Brazil
Chile
Italy
Japan
New Zealand
Poland
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Institutional partners
Antarctica InSync and the UN Ocean Decade
Antarctica InSync is formally recognised as an endorsed programme of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030). Through this global initiative, Antarctica InSync contributes to advancing inclusive, solution-oriented science in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. The programme fosters international collaboration, integrates diverse scientific disciplines, and supports the development of coordinated observing systems to address urgent knowledge gaps.
By aligning with the goals of the UN Ocean Decade, Antarctica InSync helps to generate actionable knowledge to inform policy, support sustainable ocean stewardship, and deepen our understanding of the polar regions in a changing climate.
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Partnering with the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS)
The Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) is an official partner of Antarctica InSync. Together, we aim to foster a coordinated, multidisciplinary research effort across Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. This partnership supports the development of synchronous, long-term observations that bridge national initiatives, address critical knowledge gaps, and advance our collective contribution to the objectives of the UN Ocean Decade.
By aligning efforts, SOOS and Antarctica InSync enhance the global understanding of polar systems and their role in the Earth's climate and ecosystems.
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Endorsed by COMNAP
Antarctica InSync is officially endorsed by the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP). This endorsement reflects the initiative’s strong alignment with COMNAP’s mission to develop and promote best practices in support of the Antarctic research community. Through this COMNAP InSync Collaboration Project, Antarctica InSync reinforces its commitment to fostering international coordination, supporting efficient and sustainable logistics, and enabling the implementation of synchronised scientific observations across Antarctica.
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Partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA)
Antarctica InSync is proud to partner with the European Space Agency (ESA) to advance Earth observation efforts in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. This collaboration promotes the integration of satellite-based observations with in situ data, enhancing our ability to monitor and understand environmental change in polar regions. Together, ESA and Antarctica InSync contribute to a coordinated, data-driven approach to studying Antarctica’s role in the Earth system, supporting the shared objectives of the UN Ocean Decade.
As part of this partnership, joint workshops and webinars are planned to foster scientific exchange, build community engagement, and explore the integration of Earth observation technologies into polar research.
Learn more about the ESA Polar Cluster
Partnering with International Polar Year
Antarctica InSync is part of the official Planning Group for the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY5). Antarctica InSync contributes to IPY5 by bringing its vision for year-round, circumpolar, and synchronous observations across Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Through its integrated scientific themes and strong international partnerships, InSync is actively shaping the future of polar science and supporting the development of a coordinated, impactful research agenda for IPY5.
This involvement aligns closely with our mission as an endorsed UN Ocean Decade Programme, ensuring that Antarctic and Southern Ocean research continues to play a central role in understanding and responding to planetary change. As part of the IPY5 Planning Group, Antarctica InSync also works to strengthen the links between science, infrastructure, and policy, helping to define the key questions, capabilities, and collaborations needed to advance polar knowledge and inform global action.
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