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February 2, 2022

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No Arctic science event is scheduled for today.

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Climate Change May be Fueling Increase in Major Northeast Snowstorms

Saturday’s tremendous coastal storm pushed a band of heavy snow into southern New England, burying cities under a snowpack up to two feet deep. These near-record snowfall totals continue an astonishing run of historic storms to impact the Northeast in recent years, probably attributed, in part, to anthropogenic climate change.

Washington Post

The Arctic Council Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

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Four MPs from the Norwegian parliament’s delegation for Arctic parliamentary cooperation have nominated the Arctic Council for the Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination was submitted before the deadline, which was last Monday at 12 noon. Bård Ludvig Thorheim (Conservatives), Willfred Nordlund (Center Party), Marianne Sivertsen Næss (Labor) and Øystein Mathisen (Labor) are all members of the Norwegian parliament’s delegation for Arctic parliamentary cooperation and represent Northern Norway. They have nominated the Arctic Council because they believe it to be an exceptional cooperation between the eight Arctic states.

High North News

Studying Arctic Water Chemistry to Gauge Climate Change

The premise of her work sounds like the subplot in a Cold War spy movie: American scientist studies radioactive isotopes aboard Russian icebreaker. But fiction this is not. Dr. Lauren Kipp, an assistant professor of Environmental Science in the School of Earth & Environment, spent roughly six weeks last summer aboard the Russian icebreaker Akademic Tryoshnikov collecting Arctic Ocean water samples to determine changes in radium, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope.

Rowan Today
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NEW THIS WEEK | 6:30 pm AKT on February 3, 2022 | Virtual

COUNTING WALRUSES: THE VIEW FROM ABOVE

Responsible walrus management relies on an accurate estimate of the walrus population. When grouped together on remote beach haulouts, counting is easier and more accurate than when walruses are at sea. Tony will discuss the use of new technologies, including satellite imagery and drone footage, to better understand the status of the walrus population. This event is part of the Strait Science Series by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus.

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://tinyurl.com/2p8v5pab

Meeting ID: 845 5673 4008, Passcode: 507296

Or call: 1- 253-215-8782 US


Tony Fischbach is a wildlife biologist with the USGS Alaska Science Center and has worked on walrus issues in the Bering Strait region.

NEW THIS WEEK | February 7-10, 2022 | Virtual

Alaska Forum on the Environment

The Alaska Forum on the Environment will feature over 40 technical sessions, 4 keynote speakers, virtual exhibitor booths, daily film festival films and an after-hours meet and greet session.

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NEW THIS WEEK | 3:00 pm ET on February 8, 2022 | Virtual

Achievements of the Arctic Research Plan 2017-2021: Applying Research to Human Needs

As the Arctic research community transitions to the 2022-2026 Arctic Research Plan, IARPC is reflecting on the achievements of the previous five years. In a three-part webinar series, researchers and community members engaged in Arctic research will present on highlights of their work in observations, human-applied science, and modeling. This IARPC webinar will focuse on accomplishments in applying research to human needs. Kevin Bjella (Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory) will speak about the Alaska Environmental Threat Assessment Report. Darcy Peter (Woodwell Climate Research Center) will speak about research related to permafrost and Alaska communities. Olivia Lee (National Science Foundation) will present about the Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook.

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NEW THIS WEEK | 3:00 pm ET on February 15, 2022 | Virtual

IARPC Webinar on Biennial Implementation Planning

The Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026 provides a high-level strategy and goals for the next five years of Arctic research. In order to respond quickly to novel challenges and to provide more opportunities for Arctic researchers and residents to drive the work IARPC does, we are moving to a two-year implementation process for the plan. Biennial implementation plans will include more granular, specific objectives and deliverables. The first biennial implementation plan is currently under development and will cover 2022-2024. In this webinar, biennial implementation plan transition teams will provide an overview of their draft objectives and request input and ideas. This webinar is hosted by IARPC.

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March 9-11, 2022 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Arctic360 Annual Conference

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Arctic360 will host this event with guest from sectors including Indigenous, private sector, and political leaders across Canada. The 2022 conference theme: ‘WHERE INFRASTRUCTURE MEETS DIPLOMACY’ focuses on strengthening partnership to help build green, connected, smart, and climate resilient transportation infrastructure to foster local economic growth and well-being at home and connect the region to domestic and international markets. Turning potential into reality requires vision, planning, political cooperation, and the Public-Private-Indigenous Partnerships that are necessary for success. The path towards 21st century Arctic transportation infrastructure is where ‘Infrastructure Investment Meets Diplomacy.’

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NEW THIS WEEK | March 26- April 1, 2022 | Virtual and Tromsø, Norway

Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2022

The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is organized annually by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)  to provide opportunities for coordination, cooperation and collaboration between the various scientific organizations involved in Arctic research. It was initiated by the IASC in 1999.

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April 7-8, 2022 | Anchorage, Alaska USA

Arctic Encounter

Join us on April 7th and 8th in Anchorage, Alaska at the Denai’na Convention Center and the Anchorage Museum for Arctic Encounter Anchorage 2022. As the largest Arctic policy and business conference in the United States, with partners and convenings across the globe, the Arctic Encounter brings together thousands of Arctic leaders and voices from around the world. Following two years of cancellation due to COVID-19, the Arctic Encounter is eager to welcome participants to Alaska for a world-class arts and cultural experience, including dialogue and presentations with elected and international leaders, business executives, indigenous peoples, scientists, and more. Visit ArcticEncounter.com to learn more and to subscribe to receive the most up-to-date information as speakers, partners, exhibitors, and more are announced.

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April 9-11, 2022 | St. Petersburg, Russia

The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue Forum

The participants in the forum will focus on improving the living standards in the Arctic region, preserving its unique ecological potential, ensuring sustainable socioeconomic development in polar territories, and strengthening international cooperation to this end. The IAF is a unique space for constructive cooperation with international and regional organizations and an opportunity to focus on Russian and international priorities, including climate change, the environment, economic cooperation in the Arctic, sustainable development of transport infrastructure, and human capital development.

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May 3-6, 2022 | Anchorage, Alaska USA

Reducing Arctic Risks and Advancing Cooperation, Alaskan Command Arctic Symposium 2022

Arctic Symposium 2022 continues momentum in Arctic defense and security collaboration established in prior ALCOM-hosted events. AAS22 seeks to address the challenges faced by the U.S. military and our allies and partners in understanding and responding to our respective national interests. AAS22 is planned and organized by the Arctic Domain Awareness Center at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) in support and in compliance to guidance from Alaskan Command (ALCOM) Staff and Commander. More information available soon.

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MAY 9-12, 2022 | HANKO, FINLAND

2nd Symposium on Polar Microbes and Viruses

Organizers announce, that due to the coronavirus outbreak, the 2nd Symposium on Polar Microbes and Viruses has been postponed to 2022. This symposium will bring together molecular microbial ecologists specializing in different organism groups to share our latest results and discuss methodological problems, as well as future prospects in the field, including practical international collaborations. The environmental focus will be on cryospheric environments including sea ice, glaciers, ice sheets, and permafrost, but excellent research in other polar environments is also invited. The methods to be discussed will focus on 'omics' techniques, ranging from single cells to metagenomes, but research using additional methods is encouraged as well.

August 1-4, 2022 | Utqiagvik, Alaska USA

75th Anniversary of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory: Celebrating the Past—Planning for the Future

The events during the week of August 1st, 2022, will include Enhancing Arctic Science and Engineering Workshop along with Regional Development Tours and forums on the Arctic science to plan for the next 25 years of Arctic research. Participants will include scientists and engineers, Indigenous leaders, Arctic community members, policymakers, government organizations and businesses to celebrate past research success, take stock of current challenges and opportunities and plan for the next generation of collaboration and knowledge co-production that will keep Utqiagvik and Indigenous knowledge at the forefront of Arctic science and contribute to a safe and sustainable future for

the Arctic.

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