A highlight of Poland's presence was the 6th session organized by the Polish Polar Consortium and the Polar Research Center of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, titled “Arctic Coasts – Unique Boundary Between Rapidly Deglaciating Lands and Deicing Sea.” This session, chaired by Professor Ireneusz Sobota, gathered scientists from various institutions, including international experts, to present the latest findings on the erosion and transformation of Arctic coasts. These coastal regions are highly sensitive to climate change and are crucial research areas for their significance in Earth’s climate stability.

Among the speakers, Dr. Zuzanna Świrad from the Institute of Geophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences discussed her research in her presentation titled "Marine Influence on Gravel Beach Erosion in Hornsund, Svalbard," which examined the impact of marine processes on gravel beach erosion in the Hornsund fjord area of Spitsbergen, near the Polish Polar Station.

The conference offered an invaluable opportunity to showcase the results of Polish research, exchange expertise, and foster international collaborations on Arctic research. The rapidly changing Arctic is a vital focus of global climate research, highlighting the importance of long-term measurements to forecast future changes and develop preservation strategies. Events like the Arctic Circle Assembly 2024 enable Poland to play an active role in international efforts toward the sustainable development and protection of the Arctic and help the nation better prepare for the consequences of global climate changes.