Set of white papers addressing priority questions in polar research and targeting funding agencies and policy maker

Approximately six white papers that address the top research questions identified from the science-stakeholder dialogue. These topics would not represent all the research identified in an European Polar Research Programme but rather a set of core questions to tackle at the start of the programme. These Papers are intended to provide a state of the art for each issue, identify the challenges in addressing the issue, including consideration of infrastructure needs, and outline possible approaches that could be addressed through a European Polar Research Programme.