The 5th International Polar Year (IPY‑5), set for 2032–33, represents a landmark global research initiative uniting scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders, educators, and policymakers to confront rapidly accelerating changes in the polar regions. 

CATCH is actively embedded in this effort: 

• CATCH together with BEPSII, ASPeCt, PACES and QuIESCENT successfully co-organized and held the a first planning workshop on planning the upcoming International Polar Year (IPY) 2032/33 with the topic of chemical, biogeochemical, and physical drivers of the polar atmosphere and climate at Aussois, France (17-22 November 2024) with almost 100 participants (44 on-site, ~55 online). More info here.

• Contributing to training and education of future polar scientists (see e.g. Saroma Sea Ice School 2026)

• Upcoming CATCH Open Science Conference Spring 2027 

• More updates and activities will follow here.