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October 13, 2022

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External Affairs Secretary Visits Iceland to Strengthen Greater Scottish-Arctic Collaboration

Scottland’s world-leading expertise in decarbonisation, Arctic research and renewable energy will be among the key areas for collaboration highlighted by External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson on his visit to Iceland. Mr Robertson will attend the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik where he will meet with international delegates and Icelandic Ministers. He will be joined by a delegation from Scotland which includes representatives from Parliament, universities and island councils.

Scottish Business News

"Crime Against Science": Building of the National Arctic Center in Kyiv Damaged by Russian Missile Attack

As a result of Russian shelling on 10 October, the Kyiv-based office of the National Antarctic Science Center was damaged. The employees were not injured, but the building requires maintenance. The Centre workers were able to enter the building only today [on 13 October]. All windows in the rooms were broken; pieces of broken glass plunged into the wooden door.

Yahoo! News

Wildfire Smoke Link to Arctic Algal Bloom Raises Fresh Questions

The work highlights an understudied impact of smoke, which may become more important as climate change causes wildfires to become more frequent and severe. Burning forests and peatlands are known to release a lot of carbon, but smoke plumes also carry a variety of aerosols, including nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen and iron.

Cabin Radio

Bering Sea King and Snow Crab Seasons Canceled Amid Population Declines

For the first time ever, the Bering Sea snow crab fishery will not open for the upcoming season. Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game announced the closure Monday afternoon. The Bristol Bay red king crab fishery will also be closed this year — for a second year in a row.

Alaska Public Radio

Study: Lagoons From the Arctic’s “Forgotten Coast” Teem With Fish and Birds, Vulnerable to Climate Change and Human Development

A new scientific review article led by WCS captures the unique and dynamic characteristics of coastal lagoon ecosystems in the Arctic Beringia Region, and discusses how climate change effects and human development could alter these habitats.

EurekAlert!

Maps of the Past May Shed Light on Our Climate Future

About 56 million years ago, volcanoes quickly dumped massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, heating the Earth rapidly. This time period -- called the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, or PETM -- is often used as a historic parallel for our own future under climate change, since humans have also rapidly poured carbon dioxide into the atmosphere over the last 250 years.

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NEW THIS WEEK | October 12-14, 2022 |Virtual

SIOS Online Conference on Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Applications in Svalbard

This years' conference on Earth observation and Remote Sensing applications in Svalbard. The conference aims to promote the work of PhD students, postdocs, researchers, senior scientists, and academics who are actively contributing to the science of Svalbard; and review the state-of-the-art EO and RS applications in Svalbard.

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October 13-16, 2022 | Reykjavík, Iceland

Arctic Circle Assembly

The Arctic Circle Assembly is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others. It is nonprofit and nonpartisan.

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1:00 pm ET on October 20, 2022 |Virtual

IARPC Program Manager Chat: National Science Foundation Arctic Sciences Section Office Hours

The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee will host a program officer chat with the National Science Foundation’s Arctic Sciences Section. During this time, program officers discuss topics including broader impacts, the timing of Arctic community engagement, data policy and repository resources, and an update on the upcoming field season logistics and COVID-19 management. There will also be ample time for Q&A with the community. 

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October 20-22, 2022 |Anchorage, Alaska USA

Alaska Federation of Natives Convention

The annual convention serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and government. The convention convenes thousands of official delegates and participants from membership organizations across the state. At the Convention, delegates discuss strategic opportunities and challenges, listen to memorable keynote speeches, hear reports from political leaders and presentations from expert panels, and share stories of resilience, experiences, strengths, knowledge, and hope for the future. The resolutions passed by the voting delegates set the priorities for the year and guide AFN’s efforts.

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4:00 pm ET on October 21, 2022 | Virtual

October 2022 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing

Join the NOAA Science Seminar Series to review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecast tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for October 2022. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

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October 25-26, 2022 Fairbanks, Alaska USA

US Arctic Research Commission's 115th Meeting

The U.S. Arctic Research Commission will hold its 115th meeting in person at the University of Alaska Fairbanks on October 25-26, 2022. Business sessions and presentations, open to the public for viewing, will convene at 8:30 am with a public comment session tba. Details and agenda to follow soon.

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October 28-30, 2022 Eatonville, Washington USA

Graduate Climate Conference

The Graduate Climate Conference (GCC) is an interdisciplinary climate conference run by graduate students, for graduate students. Over the last sixteen years, graduate students representing hundreds of academic institutions have come together to present research and share ideas on climate and climate change in an array of disciplines. Organizers welcome abstracts from diverse fields such as atmospheric sciences, biology, environmental management, forestry and fisheries sciences, oceanography, communication, public policy studies, urban planning, public health, and any other climate-related disciplines.

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NEW THIS WEEK | November 15-17, 2022 | Anchorage, Alaska |virtual

2022 Navigating the New Arctic Annual Community Meeting

The meeting will bring together NNA researchers, research partners, Indigenous community and organization representatives, decision-makers, and others who have an interest in the Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) initiative. Meeting goals include sharing NNA science, strengthening equity in research, and creating new collaborations. This year's meeting hosts are the NNA Community Office and Alaska Pacific University.

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November 15-18, 2022 | Tokyo, Japan/ Virtual

The 13th Symposium on Polar Science

The 13th Symposium on Polar Science hosted by the National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR). The NIPR is organizing this annual symposium to present and promote a wide variety of polar scientific research and interdisciplinary studies. This symposium is held concurrently with the annual conferences on Antarctic Meteorites, Space and Upper Atmospheric Sciences, Polar Meteorology and Glaciology, Polar Geosciences, and Polar Biology to discuss the situation surrounding the latest research and field activities in these disciplines.

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4:00 pm ET on November 18, 2022 | Virtual

November 2022 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing

Join the NOAA Science Seminar Series to review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecast tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for November 2022. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

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NEW THIS WEEK | November 29-30, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

Arctic Futures Symposium

The Arctic Futures Symposium is an annual conference that brings together Arctic stakeholders in Europe's capital to discuss issues of importance to them. The annual Arctic Futures Symposium brings together local and national policymakers, Arctic indigenous peoples, natural and social scientists, academics, and representatives of industries operating in or with interests in the Arctic.

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December 12-16, 2022 Chicago, Illinios USA

AGU Fall Meeting

AGU Fall Meeting is the most influential event in the world dedicated to the advancement of Earth and space sciences. Every year, AGU Fall Meeting unites the Earth and space science community to share findings, connect like-minded scientists from around the world, and advance our profession and shared passion for the impact of science.

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Permafrost Related Sessions

January 30- February 2, 2023 | Tromsø, Norway and virtual

Arctic Frontiers 2023 Moving North

The key topics of Arctic Frontiers 2023 will reflect transformation, modeling, adaptation, and development in the rapidly changing global landscape. Furthermore, business development in viable industries and Arctic health will feature, due to their relevance with the concept of Moving North. While looking at both the long-term and short-term impacts of the environmental, humanitarian, and economic crises, looking for potential solutions will be a key driver of the Arctic Frontiers 2023: Moving North conference. 

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NEW THIS WEEK | January 30- February 3, 2023 | Santa Barbara, California USA

Fundamentals in Data Management for Qualitative and Quantitative Arctic Research

The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Santa Barbara, California hosts this in-person workshop will provide researchers with an overview of reproducible and ethical research practices, steps and methods for more easily documenting and preserving their data at the Arctic Data Center, and an introduction to programming in R. Special attention will be paid to qualitative data management, including practices working with sensitive data. Example datasets will draw from natural and social sciences, and methods for conducting reproducible research will be discussed in the context of both qualitative and quantitative data.

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February 17-24, 2023 | Vienna, Austria

ASSW 2023 Science Symposium: The Arctic in the Anthropocene

This event is organized by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)and hosted by the Austrian Polar Research Institute (APRI). This event provides opportunities for coordination, cooperation, and collaboration between the various scientific organizations involved in Arctic research. It was initiated by the IASC in 1999. This event includes a Science Symposium. These symposia create a platform for exchanging knowledge, cross-fertilization, and collaboration and attract scientists, students, policymakers, and other professionals from all over the world.

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March 6-10, 2023 Tokyo, Japan

Seventh International Symposium on Arctic Research (ISAR-7)

The International Symposium on Arctic Research (ISAR) has been held every two years since 2008 and aims to present and discuss scientific results with researchers on the Arctic from all-over the world, extracting and sharing issues to solve, and exploring the future of the Arctic. ISAR-7 will consist of General Sessions and Special Sessions. General Sessions will address the following topics: atmosphere; ocean and sea ice; rivers, lakes, permafrost, and snow cover; ice sheets, glaciers, and ice cores; terrestrial ecosystems; marine ecosystems; geospacer; laws, politics, and economy; language, culture, and health; and, engineering for sustainable development.

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March 29-31, 2023 | Anchorage, Alaska USA

The Arctic Encounter 2023

As the largest Arctic policy and business conference in the United States, with partners and convenings worldwide, the Arctic Encounter continues to gather leading voices from around the world. 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, students, defense leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and more.

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May 1-4, 2023 Houston, Texas

Offshore Technology Conference 2023

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. The conference will include presentations discussing technical solutions, innovations, and advancements of all aspects of the offshore energy industry. Participants will include operators, research, vendors, and stakeholders. The experience of the last 50 years in the Arctic will be in attendance. That expertise and knowledge is available to move forward and support energy, mining, renewables, marine transport, tourism, and other activities in the harshest environments.

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