Expressions of Intent for IPY 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Arctic Voice Expedition 2007-2008  

Outline
This information is available on our website www.arcticvoice.org

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
On completion the expedition will have set up educational links with schools (primary) in the U.K. and throughout Arctic Canada. It is also planned to set up preliminary links with schools in Greenland (Siorapuluk, Qaanaaq and Aasiat). The current concerns of the Inuit will also be addressed in the form of radio/book.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
The expedition has the backing and support of James Delgado (Vancouver Maritime Museum) and Paul Okalik – Premier of Nunuvat.

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
Primarily Canadian Arctic (N.W. Passage from Mackenzie Delta to Gjoa Haven) Further work to be done in West Greenland

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: June 07 – Aug 07      June 08 – Aug 08      Mar 07 – May 07
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
Fixed wing transport aircraft. Sharing possible but unlikely

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
Yes. Internet education sites will be set up.

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?
Commercial operator
Own support
Other sources of support

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
Yes - We have met with Premier Okalik of Nunuvat and have the support of his office

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?
Yes
This is an entirely new project aimed at linking children in the U.K. with children in the Arctic and raising awareness in U.K. of changes in Arctic

How will the project be organised and managed?
The project will be managed by the expedition member with the assistance of an additional 3 people in the U.K. (publicity, education and U.K. contact). This does not Include further educationalists and media contacts who will be approached for advice.

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?
We are currently setting up meetings with educationalists/I.T. experts in the U.K. and have made contact with 6 U.K. schools who will be ‘primary’ contacts.

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document)?
This aspect has not been fully discussed to date. Written reports will go to the R.G.S. and recordings to the B.B.C.

How is it proposed to fund the project?
Self-funded – some grant bodies to be approached (e.g. R.G.S., Gino Watkins Fund etc.)

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Mr Glen Morris
Lower House, Llanbadarn y Garreg
Builth Wells
Powys
LD2 3YD
UK

Tel: 01732 810333
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Fax: 01732 810033
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