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Global Meteorological, Oceanographic, and Cryospheric Scientists to Gather in Busan! "2025 IUGG BACO-25" to Be Held at BEXCO

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the “2025 IUGG International Conference on Meteorology, Oceanography, and the Cryosphere (BACO-25),” will be held for six days from July 20 to 25 at BEXCO, bringing together leading experts from around the world in the fields of meteorology, oceanography, and cryospheric science.

The “BACO-25” conference, themed “Our Interconnected Earth,” serves as a premier global academic platform to seek scientific solutions to the climate and environmental crises and to share cutting-edge research findings in oceanic, atmospheric, and polar sciences.

The event is hosted by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), with joint organization by its affiliated bodies—the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS), the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS), and the International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans (IAPSO).

Approximately 1,500 researchers and industry professionals in the field of climate science from 45 countries will gather to discuss scientific responses to climate and environmental issues and to share the latest research outcomes in marine, atmospheric, and polar sciences.

This event holds special significance as it marks the first time a joint academic conference under IUGG is being held in Korea, following its successful bid over Manchester, UK, at the “MOCA 2017 General Assembly” in Cape Town, South Africa.

The conference features a diverse lineup of official programs and side events, including keynote speeches, 68 academic sessions, an exhibition for meteorology, oceanography, and cryospheric industries, business meetings, and field trips.

Keynote speeches will be delivered by globally renowned scholars including:

• ●Hoesung Lee, former Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

• ●Tong Zhu, Professor at Peking University

• ●Ayako Abe-Ouchi, Professor at the University of Tokyo

• ●Roxy Mathew Koll, Scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

The conference also offers a range of participatory programs for the public.
On July 20, the “Earth Film Festival” was held at the Busan Cinema Center, featuring a screening of the documentary Here Now Project, which addresses extreme weather events and the reality of the climate crisis. A post-screening talk show hosted by media personality Julian Quintart provided an opportunity for citizens to discuss the urgency of climate action.

On July 24, “Earth Science Day,” a science education program for youth and teachers, will take place at BEXCO under the theme “Oh~mazing Game: Earth's Ultimate Survival Skills.” Prominent scientists from institutions such as Seoul National University, the Korea Polar Research Institute, and Pukyong National University will offer lectures and mentoring sessions, engaging students in in-depth discussions on academic and career paths.

The opening ceremony will be held today (July 21) at 5:00 PM at BEXCO Convention Hall, attended by Mayor Park Heong-joon; the Chair of the BACO-25 Organizing Committee; representatives from IUGG and its affiliated associations; and key figures from domestic and international scientific and technological communities. The program will include a keynote lecture, an opening performance by the Busan Metropolitan City Performing Arts Group, an opening address by IUGG Committee Member Athena Coustenis, Mayor Park’s congratulatory remarks, and a welcome reception.

Today’s keynote address will be delivered by Hoesung Lee, a globally recognized authority on climate change and former Chair of the IPCC. Under the theme “Climate Action for All,” he will highlight the gravity of the climate crisis and propose directions for a collaborative global response.

In his welcoming address, Mayor Park is expected to say, “The climate crisis is the most critical challenge facing humanity and an urgent issue we must confront together. I hope this International Conference on Meteorology, Oceanography, and the Cryosphere (BACO-25) will serve as a meaningful occasion to discover scientific and technological solutions to the climate crisis and foster cooperation in the international community.”