Climate Change in Cold Regions – Mitigation and adaptation strategies addressing cold climate challenges.

Hydraulics and Hydrology – Water flow, freeze-thaw cycles, and hydrological behavior in cold environments.

Permafrost and Seasonal Frost – Construction techniques and infrastructure performance in permafrost and frost-affected zones.

Materials and Structures – Performance and durability of civil engineering materials and systems in cold climates.

Transportation and Infrastructure – Design and performance of transportation systems in cold regions.

Resource Development – Exploration and development practices for natural resources under cold climate conditions.

Environmental Protection – Assessment and protection of built and natural environments in cold climates.

Northern and Arctic Case Studies – Lessons learned and best practices from projects in northern and Arctic contexts.

Cross-Cutting Cold Regions Engineering – Emerging issues, technologies and interdisciplinary approaches not covered by other topic areas.

Human-Centric Design for Cold Climate – Integration of Indigeneous design and knowledge in cold climate.