Polar Cooperation Research Centre (PCRC), Kobe University

Hiroshima ATCM is just a few blocks away, starting from May 11. The draft programs for 2026 Antarctic Governance Seminar Trail consisting of May 10 Hiroshima Seminar, May 22-23 Awaji Symposium, and May 26 Kobe Workshop are now available, by clicking the Trail image. All events are publicly open, however, official registration is required to access the venue. The deadline for registration for all events is April 30.

On February 11, 100 days before the Hiroshima ATCM which will commence on May 11 at Hiroshima International Conference Center, Kobe PCRC convened the 5th PCRC Antarctic public symposium titled “What is ATCM? Connecting Antarctica and Hiroshima: The Future of Peace, Science, and Environment” at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. The symposium, held in Japanese language only, had a welcome note from Mr. Matsui, the Mayor of Hiroshima City, and the keynote lecture by Mr. Uyama, Japanese Ambassador to the 48 ATCM, and attracted more than 60 participants from diverse backgrounds. You can watch the YouTube videos from here , and a brief report in English is now available.