20th COMNAP Symposium - Antarctic Innovations and Collaborations
25 videos • 394 views • by Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs The 20th COMNAP Symposium (2023) “Antarctic Innovations and Collaborations” includes presentations covering, exploring and answering the following questions: • What were the key innovations of the past 60 years in Antarctica? • Which collaborations succeeded and what was the recipe for their success? • How can we use these to advance research operations from Antarctica for the next 100 years and how can we apply our knowledge to understand the importance of the Antarctic region to all of humanity. • How can COMNAP as an organization and COMNAP Member programs learn from our past experiences and achievements and how do we improve to meet, and excel beyond, our common goals? Topical Innovation sessions include six subjects and themes: a) Antarctic Roadmap Challenges (ARC) Outcomes b) Building and Energy Efficiencies c) Communications and data d) Marine Platforms and Vessels e) Safety f) Telemedicine. Topical Collaboration sessions include six subjects and themes: g) Air Network h) COVID-19 Preparedness and response i) Education, Outreach and Training j) Environmental k) Science and Science Facilitation l) Search and Rescue.