From June 19 to 23 of 2018, POLAR2018 Open Science Conference was held in Davos, Switzerland. This conference was co-organized by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC). The topics cover the most of fields on the earth system science in Polar region, such as atmosphere, climate, biology, ecology, ecosystems, biodiversity, cryosphere, ocean, environment, geology, geophysics, remote sensing, social sciences and humanities.

A side meeting titled “From High Pole to Poles” was organized by the Third Pole Environment (TPE) programme in POLAR2018. There are more than 150 experts on Polar science attended this TPE side meeting. Though the oral presentations and panel discussion, ten world-renowned scientists were invited to discuss about the mutual interests and potential collaboration over Three Poles (the North pole, the South pole and the High Pole (Third) Pole). On this meeting, scientists got agreement that the Three Poles are the most sensitive regions to global climate change, and play important roles in moderating the global climate as well. Due to the lack of comprehensive observation and research, the links and differences of environment changes between Three Poles are not understood very well. The suggestions include joint observation and research, sharing data and information, young scientists training and joint workshops and publications.

The future actions are also discussed during the side meeting. The 8th TPE Workshop will be organized by TPE and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden in early Oct 2018. During this TPE workshop, the relevant topics on Three Poles environmental changes will be discussed, the more detailed scientific issues, motivations, cooperation framework and action plan will be carried out.