The symposium provides a platform for the exchange of current applied research and best practices, the presentation of new technology and further innovation, and the advancement of international cooperation in the circumpolar regions of the world. …

For the 20th anniversary of this unique and successful bilateral research cooperation, a scientific symposium was held at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI) in St. Petersburg from 17 to 19 October 2018. …

The significance of the polar regions has been recognised by the designation of 2007-8 as the International Polar Year by ICSU and the WMO, making the 2nd European Conference on Permafrost a timely meeting for scientists seeking to emphasise the…

739 participants from more than 36 nations attended the conference to present their latest findings and develop new project ideas and collaborations in permafrost research and permafrost engineering.