IPY-5 National Committees
IPY-5 National Committees play a central role in connecting national polar research communities with the international planning and coordination of the 5th International Polar Year.
These committees help align national activities in research, data, education, outreach, and engagement with the broader objectives of IPY-5.
Learn more about establishing a National Committee4
Endorsed National Committees currently listed
2032–33
The main IPY-5 implementation period
Oct 2025
Countries may begin establishing committees from this point onwards
Listed IPY-5 National Committees
The following National Committees have been listed for IPY-5. This page will continue to grow as more countries establish and endorse their national coordination structures.
🇮🇪 Ireland |
Representatives: Michaela Louise Coote and Peter Croote |
Contact point: Michaela Coote |
🇮🇹 Italy |
Representatives: Paola Francesca Rivaro |
Contact point: Paola Francesca Rivaro and Stefania Gilardoni |
🇯🇵 Japan |
Representatives: Dr Satoshi Imura and Dr Jun Inoue |
Contact point: Secretariat of Japan's IPY-5 National Committee |
🇳🇴 Norway |
Representatives: Harald Steen |
Contact point: IPY Norway, Executive Secretariat of the Norwegian IPY-5 National Committee |