On Dec. 7, 2005, Canadian-born mother and grandmother Sheila Watt-Cloutier filed a 163-page petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights arguing that the impacts of climate change violated the "fundamental human rights" of Indigenous Inuit people like her across the Arctic. "It is the responsibility of the United States, as the largest source of greenhouse gases, to take immediate and effective action to protect the human rights of the Inuit," the petition read. The commission ultimately declined to hear the case.

The findings, which drew together analyses on over 4,131 pregnant mothers from the Children of the 90s study in the UK, with similar detailed studies in the Seychelles, are published in NeuroToxicology. Importantly, the researchers also found that it does not appear to matter which types of fish are eaten because the essential nutrients in the fish could be protective against the mercury content of the fish. The more important factor was whether the woman ate fish or not. This contrasts with current advice warning pregnant women not to eat certain types of fish that have relatively high levels of mercury.

Drivers in northern British Columbia are accustomed to scanning the road for deer darting across the blacktop or moose stopping in the middle of the highway, especially at dusk, when drivers watch for shadowy shapes. And they have good reason to be cautious.

“Stopgap” measures are needed in the short term to prevent suicides in Inuit communities, says the president of the National Inuit Youth Council. Brian Pottle delivered his call to action on Parliament Hill in Ottawa during a gathering Friday, prior to World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place every year on Sept. 10.

The US Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation will consider the Coast Guard Authorization Act. The draft legislation is available here.

This event is part of the NOAA Science Seminar Series. The presenter is Jon Hare, Science and Research Director of the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center. The NOAA Fisheries mission explicitly includes Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management - “We provide vital services for the nation, all backed by sound science and an ecosystem-based approach to management.” Yet many express that we have not made significant progress in implementing an ecosystem-based approach. Mr. Hare will explore this issue and consider the role that scientific culture plays in how we frame the problem and how we frame solutions. Mr. Hare’s conclusion is that to implement ecosystem-based management, we need to take one step at a time - together.

Join NOAA/OAR/Climate Program Office and the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP) for the 100th NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing!! They will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecast tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for October 2022. Learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate.

Ahead of International Polar Week 2022, USAPECS is hosting the 6th Annual International Polar Film Fest, September 19-23, 2022. For five days, the Polar Film Fest will feature short films about the Arctic, Antarctic, and wider cryosphere. This year's themes include: Wildlife, Indigenous Perspectives, Observing a Changing Arctic, and Dreamland Fieldwork. 

The Coastal Ice-Ocean Prediction Systems for the East and West Coasts of Canada – key components of Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. This seminar is part of the NOAA Science Seminar Series. The presenter is Jean-Philippe Paquin (Environnement et Changement Climatique Canada).

US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (USAPECS) will be hosting a “Get to Know Us & Listening Session” webinar to hear what USAPECS is planning for the upcoming year and to share your ideas about the future. USAPECS focuses on activities geared toward the Early Career Polar and Alpine research community but all those interested are welcome to attend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. Paper abstracts are due by September 22, 2022.