Science Program

During the 1^st Third Pole Environment Workshop in Beijing from August 15-16, 2009, the main themes for scientific investigation were discussed. These subjects are currently being formulated into a science plan by the program leaders. More details regarding specific areas of study will be added in the near future. Processes and interactions relevant to such topics will be of central importance as water-ice-air-ecology-human interactions, hazards control, prevention and early warning systems, and human adaptation and social sustainability.