NEW THIS WEEK | 10:30 pm on December 21, 2023 | Virtual
Arctic ROADmaps for Science Collaboration
| How can long-term observations of Arctic marine environments best benefit Indigenous Peoples and the broader region? The international ROADS initiative takes aim at this lofty goal. Join us to explore what this might mean for the Bering Strait region. | |
Traces of Sunscreen Agents Found in the Snow at the North Pole | |
Traces of sunscreen agents were found at the North Pole, on the glaciers of the Svalbard archipelago. They were mainly deposited in winter, when night falls over the Arctic. | |
America is Larger Now, by Declaration of State Department | |
Tuesday, the United States grew by a million square kilometers — the equivalent of nearly 60% of Alaska’s land mass. The State Department enlarged the country’s geography, citing international law, by defining how far under the sea the continental shelf extends. The new additions are spread across seven areas of ocean, and more than half of the claim is in the Arctic. | |
Polar Knowledge Canada Recognizes Excellence in Advancing Knowledge of the Arctic and Northern Science | |
Polar Knowledge Canada is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 2023 Northern Science Award and Centenary Medal are Dr. Trevor Bell and SmartICE. Dr. Bell is an Honorary Research Professor in Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland and the Founding Director of SmartICE. SmartICE is a community-based organization offering climate change adaptation tools designed to incorporate sea-ice monitoring data with Indigenous Knowledge. This distinguished award recognizes Dr. Bell and SmartICE for their achievements and substantial contributions to the North and its Peoples. | |
January 29- February 2, 2024| Anchorage, Alaska USA
Alaska Marine Science Symposium
| The Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS), has been bringing together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and interested public for thirty years to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaskan waters. Over 700 people attend this 4-day long conference held annually during the month of January. | |
January 29- February 2, 2024 | Tromøso, Norway/ Virtual
Arctic Frontiers 2024: Actions & Reactions
| The Arctic Frontiers annual conference aims to connect different expertise and perspectives from areas such as policy, science, and business. It is an arena for networking and knowledge exchange. | |
February 6-8, 2024 | Toronto, Ontario Canada
Arctic360 Annual Conference
| Arctic360’s Annual Event brings together Northern and Indigenous governments, institutions, and corporations; global finance; state leaders; mining, innovation, and other industry leaders; and Arctic experts from Canada and around the circumpolar North to advance the conversation and foster action for building a sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous Arctic region. | |
March 13-16, 2024 | Amherst, Massachusetts USA
52nd International Arctic Workshop
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The 52nd International Arctic Workshop will be held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The International Arctic Workshop is a friendly, informal, and relaxed conference open to all students and professionals interested in the Arctic. Originally started at INSTAAR at the University of Colorado - Boulder, the Arctic Workshop alternates between INSTAAR and an international host. This year, University of Massachusetts with the department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences & Climate System Research center will be hosting.
Abstract deadline: February 25, 2024
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March 27-29, 2024 | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Arctic Observing Summit
| The 7th biennial AOS as part of Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2024. The AOS draws a wide range of participants from across the spectrum of Arctic observing – Indigenous experts, operational agency representatives, scientists, and others – from around the world. Much of the summit is organized around discussions led by working groups on particular themes (Regional to global observing, Data sharing, System implementation/SAON ROADS, Observing System Benefits). In addition to plenary and working group sessions, this year we will include additional breakout sessions. | |
April 10-12, 2024 | Anchorage, Alaska USA
Arctic Encounter
| As the largest Arctic policy and business conference in North America, with partners and convenings worldwide, the Arctic Encounter continues to gather leading voices from around the world. The Arctic Encounter is eager to welcome 1,000+ participants to Alaska for a world-class arts and cultural experience, including policy debates, dialogue with international leaders, business executives, Indigenous peoples, scientists, students, defense leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and more. | |
NEW THIS WEEK | May 21- 23, 2024 | Anchorage, Alaska USA
Arctic Congress Bodø 2024
| Guided by the theme “Transforming Energy Now for the Next 50 Years,” the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will focus on real world examples in Alaska and around the globe demonstrating progress in the energy transition including established renewable sources, advancements in energy storage, and emerging technologies such as green fuels and advanced nuclear power. World-renowned speakers and experts will highlight the agenda, along with breakout tracks, panel discussions, and multiple networking opportunities. | |
May 29- June 3, 2024 | Bodø, Norway
Arctic Congress Bodø 2024
| Nordland Research Institute and NORD University host this event. The congress includes high-level plenary sessions, several parallel sessions, network activities, and social and cultural events. Researchers, policymakers, businesses, and students exchange knowledge and connect across the Arctic. IASSA and UArctic will also hold their General Assemblies. | |
June 16-20, 2024 | Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
ICOP 2024: Integrating Perspectives of Permafrost Thaw, Change, and Adaptation
| The 12th International Conference on Permafrost will consider “Integrating Perspectives of Permafrost Thaw, Change, and Adaptation.” Event partners include the Canadian Permafrost Association, IPA, and Yukon University. | |
March 21-28, 2025 | Boulder, Colorado USA
4th International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV)
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In lead up to its 35th anniversary in 2025, the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is coordinating a multi-year planning process for the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) that will engage Arctic researchers, policymakers, residents, and stakeholders from around the world to collegially discuss the state of Arctic science, the place the Arctic occupies in global affairs and systems, to consider the most urgent knowledge gaps and research priorities that lie before us and to explore avenues to address these research needs. This event is hosted by a consortium of US institutions, including the University of Colorado Boulder, University of Northern Iowa, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Alaska Pacific University. ICARP I, II, and III focused the attention of the world’s researchers toward the value of strategic international coordination in accelerating progress in addressing critical challenges. ICARP IV will build upon this concept by striving to achieve consensus and build collaborations among the leading scientific, academic, environmental, Indigenous and political organizations currently concerned with Arctic issues.
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