IPY January 2006 Minutes

Abstract

This document records the minutes of a meeting held on 31 January 2006 by the South African National Committee for the International Polar Year (IPY). The meeting focused on planning South Africa’s involvement in the upcoming IPY (2007–2009) and its alignment with the International Heliophysical Year (IHY). Key topics include the appointment of disciplinary representatives, coordination with government departments and research institutions, planning for a regional African IPY workshop, project endorsement processes, data sharing, outreach activities, and funding proposals.