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December 17, 2019
December 17, 2019. Sometimes climate change just feels too big to think that any action we take can have a meaningful impact. So, as I developed my community project, I wanted to focus on having a tangible local impact. To align with this focus, I decided that my project would consist of two major components: … Continued
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December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019. Breaking the ice, bringing young scientists and indigenous youth to the decision making table in the Arctic. On Thursday, the WWF Arctic Programme hosted a panel exploring how to bring young scientists and Indigenous youth to the decision-making table in the Arctic. This panel featured three Students on Ice Arctic alumni; Marina Melanidis, Martina … Continued
December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019. On Wednesday December 11 Shakti took part in the panel on Ambition through National Action: Successes in System Transformation and Sectoral Decarbonization. She spoke on the role of youth in forcing systems change. Background and Context: Science is clear – to stay compatible with a 1.5°C world, we must end new coal and peak carbon … Continued
August 26, 2019
Claire Fu, August 26, 2019 Hong Kong It’s been about two weeks since the expedition ended. Trying to adapt back to regular life off the ship has been no easy feat, and those post expedition blues keep coming back in surges of emotion. It is so difficult to wake up every morning and not … Continued
August 20, 2019
Toby Theriault, August 20, 2019 Tofino, BC, Canada I have now returned to my home, friends and family, and I have finally recovered from the post-expedition blues. I am still connected with my Students on Ice family through social media. Even though I have unpacked my bags and my memories, reminisced on what I learned, … Continued
Stephanie Quon, August 20, 2019 Vancouver, BC, Canada It has been about two weeks since the end of the expedition and I already miss everyone so much! There are still new emotional posts and photo albums to look at on Facebook each day, which help to remind me that the expedition actually happened and it … Continued
August 7, 2019
Expedition participants, their families and supporters all gathered for our Welcome Back Celebration at the Canadian Museum of Nature. This event showcased just the tip of the iceberg of what the participants experienced during their time in the Arctic. Before the show began, guests were invited to learn about all the alumni … Continued
August 6, 2019
Today we arrived at our final destination, the community of Qausuittuq (Resolute), Canada’s second northernmost community located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. Here we divided into three groups. The students and staff on the first flight went to the airport while one group visited the Polar Continental Shelf Program facility and learned about its … Continued
August 5, 2019
Today was our last day onboard our floating classroom, the MS Ocean Endeavour. After 14 incredible days exploring Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic, the SOI 2019 Arctic Expedition is coming to an end. Devon Manik from Resolute Bay kicked off the morning briefing with a presentation on his life in Resolute Bay. An action … Continued