Expressions of Intent for IPY 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

(ID No: 1249)

Museum Exhibit: "Climate in The Balance"

Outline
Logo would be used with label describing the IPY 2007-2008 in an exhibit of climate change over 4 billion years of Earth history and recent global warming as documented by the IPCC (4th Assessment Report). The museum exhibit is scheduled to open in May/June of 2008 and is being prepared for a regional museum in Ontario, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. After its initial opening the exhibit will be offered to other museums in Canada.

Theme(s)		Major Target
The current state of the polar environment Change in the polar regions Polar-global linkages and teleconnections Exploring new frontiers The polar regions as vantage points The human dimension in polar regions		Education/Outreach and Communication Legacy

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
Great public knowledge about the IPY and its objectives

What international collaboration is involved in this project?

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
No field work, exhibit to be shown in Ontario and Canada

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: None
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?

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?
Independent initiative not related to IPY

How will the project be organised and managed?

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document)?

How is it proposed to fund the project?

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
Logo and label about IPY will occur in part of one display panel of a total of 20 panels

PROPOSER DETAILS

Curator Emeritus, independent scholar Peter Storck
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
PO Box 978
Markdale, Ontario
N0C 1H0
Canada

Tel: 519 986 3660
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