IPY-5 National Committees
IPY-5 National Committees play a central role in connecting national polar research communities with the international planning and coordination of the 5th International Polar Year.
These committees help align national activities in research, data, education, outreach, and engagement with the broader objectives of IPY-5.
Learn more about establishing a National Committee9
Endorsed National Committees currently listed
2032–33
The main IPY-5 implementation period
Oct 2025
Countries may begin establishing committees from this point onwards
Listed IPY-5 National Committees (as of July 2026)
The following National Committees have been listed for IPY-5. This page will continue to grow as more countries establish and endorse their national coordination structures.
IPY-5 National Committee can have up to two representatives in the National Representatives Coordination Committee (NRCC).
🇦🇹 Austria |
NRCC Representatives: Birgit SATTLER |
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🇩🇪 Germany |
NRCC Representatives: Petra QUILLFELDT |
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🇮🇳 India |
NRCC Representatives: Manish TIWARI and Vikram GOEL |
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🇮🇪 Ireland |
NRCC Representatives: Michaela Louise COOTE and Peter CROOTE |
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🇮🇹 Italy |
NRCC Representatives: Paola Francesca RIVARO |
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🇯🇵 Japan |
NRCC Representatives: Dr Satoshi IMURA and Dr Jun INOUE |
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🇳🇴 Norway
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NRCC Representatives: Harald STEEN |
Contact point: IPY Norway, Executive Secretariat of the Norwegian IPY-5 National Committee |
🇵🇱 Poland |
NRCC Representatives: Monika KEDRA and Piotr RYCHLIK |
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🇹🇷 Türkiye |
NRCC Representatives: Dr. Göksu USLULAR |
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