The II Latin Polar Science Workshop (organised by Latin Polar Science in partnership with the Portucalense Legal Institute) takes place on 16 April 2026, bringing together researchers, diplomats, and experts from Latin America and Southern Europe to discuss key issues in polar science, climate impacts, governance, and science diplomacy.
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📍Portucalense Legal Institute | Portucalense University (Porto, Portugal)
📅 16 April 2026
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- Keynote Speakers:
● Hanne Brusletto (Ambassador of Norway to Portugal)
● Élise Racicot (Ambassador of Canada to Portugal)
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- Honour Committee:
● Kamrul Hossain (Director of the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law – NIEM, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland)
● Klaus Dodds (Interim Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, Middlesex University)
● Sherri Goodman (Secretary General, International Military Council on Climate and Security)
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- Call for abstracts open until 28 February 2026
- Registration for in-person participation open until 22 March 2026
- Registration for online participation open until 10 April 2026
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- Programme: coming soon
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🔗 Registration and further information:
https://ijp.upt.pt/en/ii-latin-polar-science-workshop/
Also check out other Workshops in Porto.
