Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

CANADA #120: Labrador IPY Conference  (LIPY)

Outline
The Combined Councils of Labrador are interested in hosting an IPY conference in Labrador under the theme Global Linkages to advance understanding on all scales of the links and interactions between polar regions and to improve communications. The CCL plan to partner with local partners such as the Labrador Institute and North Link.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
The conference would be intended to highlight Labrador as an often overlooked polar region and other northern regions in similar circumstances. It is also intended to build upon the growing partnership between Labrador and the circumpolar.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
Complete circumpolar involvement would be sought through partnerships with www.northlink.ca

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
Labrador region.

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: TBC            
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
Conference facilities would be required and can be shared with other events.

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
No

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?
Consortium
National agency
Own support
Other sources of support

ACOA

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
This pre-proposal has been reviewed and is being submitted by the Canadian Steering Committee (CSC). Ongoing discussions will integrate this pre-proposal into a larger network of related national and international initiatives. The CSC has initially sorted this pre-proposal into: THEME: Education, Outreach & Communication SUB-THEME: Conferences & Workshops

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?
New

How will the project be organised and managed?
A local partnership between CCL, North Link, Labrador Institute

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?
Concept approval, funding approval, concept marketing, promotion

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?
Public funds will be sought. ACOA.

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Jamie Snook
PO Box 1189, Stn C.


Goose Bay, Labrador
A0P 1C0
Canada

Tel: 709-896-8989
Mobile: no
Fax: 709-896-2646
Email:

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