Do you have time and relevant expertise to make a wider impact within polar education, public engagement and polar science communication?
Are you a teacher or creative practitioner already involved in teaching children, young people or community groups in and about the polar regions?
Are you a polar researcher organising public engagement, outreach or community science and want to help others to do the same?
Are you a polar organisation lead who would enjoy working collaboratively at an international level, connecting current polar research and education within our global polar educators network?
Could you represent your own nation, contributing cultural expertise, creativity, resources, and experience to join in planning polar education training, public engagement events and knowledge sharing in the build up to the next International Polar Year?
We encourage you NOW to join the 2025-2026 Polar Educators International Council! Application FORM Questions? See “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)” or email [email protected]
Our Council plays a crucial role in shaping, sustaining and growing the polar education international network. We share a goal to connect the children, young people and communities directly to scientific research and polar knowledge sharing in and about the polar regions through our practice.
As a valued member of the IPY2032-33 Planning Committee, SCAR Capacity Building, Education and Training (CBET) committee, the IPY5 Polar Resource Book partnership, PEI is focused on collaboratively developing the role of polar education, public engagement and science communication in and about the polar regions in the build up to the 5th International Polar Year 2032-33 (IPY5).
Throughout 2025-2026 Council members will help build the international partnerships, resources, research networks and community bridges necessary for renewing the IPY5 Polar Resource Book. Council input to planning and sharing international activities and resources for polar education, engagement and outreach, working with key partners like APECS..
As a community of practice, PEI relies wholly on the efforts of enthusiastic, experienced polar educators and expert volunteers from the global polar community. Time and commitment are essential to co-lead and follow through new initiatives.
Schedule
May 19, 2025– Deadline for applications
May/early June 2025 – compulsory online “orientation sessions”
Saturday 21 June, 2025 – Inaugural Council Meeting (online) – Saturday
Saturday 16 May 2026 – Last meeting of Council Term
