Int'l Conference on Polar Environmental Change & Protection

The Arctic and Antarctic play a central role in the Earth's climate system, including its atmosphere,

oceans, landcover, ice and biology. Through these interactions, the high latitude of the earth are both

drivers and subjects of global climate change.

As a consequence of atmospheric warming, the Polar Regions are experiencing a rapid increase in the

melt rate of glaciers, sea ice and permafrost, with wide repercussions for the entire global ecosystem.

Also of increasing concern is the warming and acidification of the Arctic and Southern Oceans. These

changes impact fisheries and aquaculture, animal husbandry, tourism, maritime transportation, human

settlements, indigenous cultures and economies.

In the post epidemic era, the focus of national governments will inevitably turn to domestic societal and

development issues, boosting economic output, and the resilience of health care systems. In this context,

international collaboration on polar environmental changes and protection is more important than ever.

Only if all countries and stakeholders co-operate together to enhance scientific research, improve

regulations and diminish polluting activities will we succeed in protecting polar environments.

International Conference on Polar Environmental Change and Protection (ICPECP) is an annual event for

those who are committed to the protection of polar environment including government officers, scientists,

international organizations, enterprisers, educators, media, and volunteers. ICPECP provides an

opportunity for them to showcase their work and ideas, listen to each other, discuss important issues, and

find the way of protecting polar environment through international collaboration.