FrontMatter -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Maps of Locations Described in the Report -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Human Element in International Polar Year 2007-2008 -- 3 Scientific Advances and Discoveries -- 4 Scientific Tools and Infrastructure -- 5 Knowledge to Action -- 6 Reflections -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Statement of Task -- Appendix B: Workshop on the Lessons and Legacies of International Polar Year 2007-2008: Agenda and Participant List -- Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members -- Appendix D: Acronyms and Initialisms.