ICAM V – Fifth International conference on Arctic margins
The International Conference on Arctic Margins (ICAM) provides a forum for the exchange of information and presentation of current Arctic research. ICAM was founded by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service in 1991 with the underlying themes:
1) Arctic understanding
2) International cooperation in Arctic research
Previous conferences were held in 1992 in Anchorage, Alaska, 1994 in Magadan, Russia, 1998 in Celle, Germany and 2003 in Dartmouth, Canada.
Conference themes include:
- Geology and palaeogeography of the Arctic continental margins
- Evolution of the Arctic Ocean basins, including plate reconstructions, magmatism and sedimentology
- Modern Arctic environments, including geological, climatic and oceanographic processes
- Recent advances in Arctic research technology
The Conference committee consists of members from NGF, Norwegian Government agencies, Russian Government agencies, academia and private research organisations, oil and mining industry.
Detailed information on registration and accommodation will be included in the second circular and posted on the conference web site: www.geologi.no
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