About IASSA

The International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA) brings together social scientists working in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of the world.  IASSA's first objective (of 5) is to promote and stimulate international cooperation and to increase the participation of social scientists in national and international Arctic research.  IASSA is governed by an elected eight-member Council and a General Assembly consisting of all paying members.

There is a General Assembly every three years held during the International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS) organized by IASSA.

Between the General Assemblies, IASSA is run by a Secretariat.

Additional IASSA members' Working Groups:

Gender in the Arctic Working Group 

Justice in and for the Arctic Working Group

Extractive Industries Working Group