A dedicated team of scientists from Arctic Basecamp has returned to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week to encourage leaders in government, business, policy and civil society to take bold action on the climate.
It will deliver a dynamic programme of events that will climax in a performance by a world-renowned classical cellist on Thursday 23 January, part of the ‘Performing Hope’ campaign, which aims to inspire individuals, organisations and communities to harness the power of hope to make daily decisions and behaviours that align with the needs of the planet.
Arctic Basecamp, a leading non-profit that specialises in science communication and global risk analytics of polar change, has set up a real Polar science basecamp at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos for the past eight years. The ground-breaking initiative, which in previous years has welcomed the likes of Greta Thunberg and Al Gore, features an expedition tent that serves as an event space and the scientists’ workplace during the day and dormitory at night. Braving sub-zero temperatures, the team immerse themselves in challenging conditions to emphasize the global risks associated with polar change and advocate for informed decision-making and collaborative solutions on a multinational scale.
"For the ninth year in a row Arctic Basecamp has been physical and symbolic site for science in Davos.
“Given the current headwinds, the voice of science has never been more important,” said Professor Gail Whiteman, Executive Director of Arctic Basecamp and Hoffmann Impact Professor at the University of Exeter Business School.
Other events include a press conference and panel on Wednesday 22 January on the crucial role of science in leading the way to a sustainable, equitable future. "Science to Action" in collaboration with the Earth Commisssion and Future Earth amongst others, P (register here) will include discussions on safe and just planetary boundaries, translating science into actionable solutions, and the business case for sustainability.
Arctic Basecamp has forged strong partnerships with business, climate and media communities, which has led this year to collaborations on events and broadcasts with We Don’t Have Time, the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, Doconomy and Google.
One panel on Thursday 23 January, moderated by Google Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt, will feature YouTube creators from around the world discussing how to make stories of optimism more accessible online countering climate doomism amongst younger audiences (register here).
Arctic Basecamp has also brought an international delegation of Climate Ambassadors and Early Career Researchers to Davos, forging intergenerational links between our leaders of today and leaders of tomorrow.
Arctic Basecamp invites media representatives, delegates, and the public to visit their unique science basecamp during the WEF Annual Meeting. The team will be available for interviews, presentations, and discussions on the critical role of polar research in shaping a sustainable future.
View the full programme of events here.
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For media inquiries and further information, please contact: Helen Clay, Communications Director, Arctic Basecamp, helen@arcticbasecamp.org
About Arctic Basecamp: Arctic Basecamp Foundation is a non-profit science communication organization. Its focus is on communicating the global climate risks from polar change. On a mission to “speak science to power", the foundation aims to expand the global reach of its advocacy and research on how polar risks are amplifying the global climate crisis.
Arctic Basecamp has a presence at many world-reaching events each year, including a flagship event since 2017 alongside the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting at Davos, at which Arctic Basecamp scientists and collaborators set up a real Arctic science tent, camp there and run impactful events on the repercussions of climate change: arcticbasecamp.org / globalclimaterisks.org
Arctic Basecamp’s ‘sister’ organisation, Climate Basecamp, speaks science to culture. Find out more about Climate Basecamp and Performing Hope, the antidote to climate anxiety: climatebasecamp.org
