In a two day conference a diverse group of scholars will examine how glaciers shape the country, nature and the biosphere, their impact on people and communities and what their future may bring. The conference will be held 18-19 September at Kirkjuhvoll, Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
At the conference, research on glaciers, volcanic activity and climate change will be discussed, including how glaciers have changed over the years, how they change the landscape, and affect life in and around them, how they impact culture, history, literature and art, and how they can help us to experience and understand the big changes that are happening in the world around us. The conference thus gives a diverse picture of the glaciers – as natural phenomena, living ecosystems, cultural symbols and an important part of Iceland’s future. It offers an opportunity to get to know the glaciers better, from different angles and with different questions in mind. The group of speakers reflect this diversity, from the natural sciences and social sciences to the arts, filmmaking and education.
Participation fee: ISK 5,000 per person. To facilitate planning, participants are asked to register here.
The conference is organised by the University of Iceland Research Centre in Höfn, the South-East Iceland Nature Research Centre, Vatnajökull National Park and Kirkjubæjarstofa.
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