15 October
Antarctic Cooperation
Scientific data sharing
Round Table
La cooperazione scientifica al centro del dibattito antartico: successo per l’evento ospitato dalla Federazione del Mare
https://gazzettadiplomatica.it/la-cooperazione-scientifica-al-centro-del-dibattito-antartico-successo-per-levento-ospitato-dalla-federazione-del-mare/
XVI Festival della Diplomazia: Antarctic Cooperation Scientific data sharing
federazionedelmare.it/xvi-festival-della-diplomazia-antarctic-cooperation-scientific-data-sharing-15-ottobre-2025
Festival della Diplomazia: la Federazione del Mare punta sulla cooperazione scientifica in Antartide e sulla tutela delle coste
https://www.adriaeco.eu/2025/10/15/festival-della-diplomazia-la-federazione-del-mare-punta-sulla-cooperazione-scientifica-in-antartide-e-sulla-tutela-delle-coste/
Welcome
Laurence Martin
Federazione del Mare
Secretary General
Opening speakers
Dr Johnathan Kool
Director Australian Antarctic Data Centre
Chair SCAR Standing Committee Antarctic Data Management (SCADM)
Member Scientific Committee World Data System
Alberto Salvati
Italy's National Research Council - CNR
Italy’s representative - SCADM
Member - Concordia Operational Committee - COC
Martin Wearing
ESA's Polar Science Cluster
& other speakers from the leading Antarctic research countries & institutions
Moderator
Edward Mura
Commonwealth Club
Chairman
to be followed by round table discussion
www.festivaldelladiplomazia.eu/en/eventi/round-table-antarctic-cooperation-scientific-data-sharing
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The Antarctic Treaty, signed in 1959, established the continent as a zone dedicated to peace and science, fostering international cooperation in research and environmental protection. Within this framework, scientific collaboration has become a cornerstone of Antarctic exploration, especially in the era of big data.
Today, the complexity and volume of data collected from Antarctica - ranging from climate and glaciology to marine biology and atmospheric studies - require close interaction among data analysts across national programs. The term "Data Analyst Confrontation" refers to a collaborative exchange among experts who process and interpret Antarctic datasets. These structured confrontations help identify discrepancies, align methodologies, and enhance data interoperability.
By encouraging shared analytical approaches and promoting open-access platforms, this cooperation reflects the spirit of the Antarctic Treaty: international collaboration for the benefit of humankind. Joint data analysis supports more accurate climate modeling, enhances understanding of ecosystem dynamics, and ensures scientific transparency.
Strengthening analyst-level cooperation not only advances Antarctic science but also reinforces global responses to environmental challenges, anchored in the principles of the Treaty itself.
Federazione del Mare
Palazzo Colonna
www.federazionedelmare.it
P.za dei Santi Apostoli, 66
An event held in collaboration with the
Diplomacy Festival
14-24 October
www.festivaldelladiplomazia.eu
