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Polar Extremes: NOVA Special, February 5, 2020 (Television special)
. Hosted by palaeontologist Kirk Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, (and the
Principal for the Smithsonian Institution) the NOVA program "Polar Extremes
" features a pole-to-pole presentation of the history of the planet's Arctic and Antarctic regions over the past 650 million years and how these regions have responded to, and helped create, global climate change. Check your local listing for broadcast times. The time here is for WETA Washington, DC.
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Scientists Listen to Whales, Walruses and Seals in a Changing Arctic Seascape. A year-round acoustic study of marine mammals in the northern Bering Sea is providing scientists with a valuable snapshot of an Arctic world already under drastic pressure from climate change, according to WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), Columbia University, Southall Environmental Associates, and the University of Washington.
Science Daily
 Arctic Capabilities: Coast Guard is Taking Steps to Address Key Challenges, but Additional Work Remains. Coast Guard icebreakers can ensure year-round access to the Arctic-critical to protecting U.S. economic and national security interests in the region. We testified on the Coast Guard's Arctic strategy and capabilities, including icebreaking. The Coast Guard's only operating heavy polar icebreaker is near the end of its service life. The plan is to replace it with 3 Polar Security Cutters. We've made a number of recommendations on this cutter acquisition.
Government Accountability Office
North Barents Sea Shifting From Arctic to North Atlantic Climate. A distinct change has happened in recent years in the Barents Sea, around Svalbard (74° to 81° north latitude) showing a clear shift from Arctic climate to North Atlantic climate. The Arctic Ocean is warmest when the air in the Arctic gets colder and at the same time the sea ice north of Svalbard decreases. Scientists from the Marine Research Institute of Norway and the Norwegian Polar Institute, working on a research program focusing on Sea Ice in the Arctic Ocean, have brought forth important findings on fundamental change in these high north waters, as the apparent influx of warmer Atlantic waters into the Arctic ocean is not only changing the physical environment with less ice forming, it is also bringing changes to the ecosystems of the Arctic Ocean.
Ice News: News From the Nordics
 International Experts, Leaders, Military Members Descend on Arctic Air Power Seminar. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the United States Department of Defense, and other partners met at 5 Wing Goose Bay from Jan. 20-22, 2020, to discuss the challenges of operating in extreme cold weather conditions. The meeting, known as the Arctic Air Power Seminar, was the third in a series and focused on runways and skiways, as well as techniques to rapidly repair unforeseen damage to an airfield, and enable smooth and continuous air operations in the unforgiving Arctic environment.
Skies Magazine
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Future Events
** New this week ** Fletcher Arctic Conference, February 7-8, 2020 (Medford, MA). The Fletcher School at Tufts University will hold its 2020 conference titled, "
The Kaleidoscope of Arctic Security: The Evolution of Human, Soft and Hard Security in the Arctic Region." Please register here. The opening panel discussion, on Friday, Feb. 7th, features a discussion on "Essential Elements of Arctic Environmental Sustainability," moderated by Fletcher student Ms. Aesclinn Donohue, and including panelists Mr. Inuuteq Holm Olsen (Minister Plenipotentiary and Head of Representation at the Greenland Representation at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC), Mr. Ben Ford (Partner, Verrill-Dana LLP), Dr. Rebecca Pincus (Assistant Professor, US Naval War College), and Dr. John Farrell (Executive Director, US Arctic Research Commission).
Jim Thomson: Ocean Waves in the New Arctic, February 7, 2020 (Webinar).
The rapid decline of summer sea ice cover in the Western Arctic has been accompanied by a dramatic increase in the sea state of the region. Ocean waves are now more common throughout the region, including multiple energetic swell events each summer. These waves interact with the sea ice and help to both form and define the expanding Marginal Ice Zone of the Western Arctic. This seminar will review recent work to observe and forecast changes in the Arctic sea state, including implications for sea ice retreat and coastal morphology.
Alaska Forum on the Environment, February 10-14, 2020 (Anchorage, Alaska USA). The 22nd Alaska Forum on the Environment will be held February 10-14, 2020, offering 6 Keynote Events, over 100 presentations, panel discussions, special events and workshops. Technical sessions include: climate change, emergency response, brownfields, marine debris, environmental regulations, fish and wildlife, forests, rural issues, energy, military issues, business issues, pollution prevention, contaminants, and more.
ISAR-6: Arctic Research: the Decade Past and the Decade Future, March 2-6, 2020 (Tokyo, Japan). Rapid changes are taking place in the Arctic that impact regional human and natural systems, and affect the global environment. The International Symposium on Arctic Research (ISAR) will meet for the sixth time since its first symposium in 2008 to identify changes in the Arctic environment and society, and to discuss possible future sustainable development. The hosts invite all researchers with interests in the Arctic to participate in this multidisciplinary symposium and share their insights, their challenges, and to explore the possible futures of the Arctic.
International One Health, One Future 2020 International Conference, March 11-14, 2020 (Fairbanks, Alaska USA). This year's conference, presented by University of Alaska Fairbanks Center for One Health Research in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, will host internationally recognized keynote speakers across eight themes. There will be something for all stakeholders - community members, health care providers, state and federal agency employees, researchers, educators and students. One Health recognizes the interdependence of human, animal and environmental health, and that a holistic approach to the well-being of all will lead to improved health outcomes and enhanced resilience.
Linking Experts in Polar Science and Technology, March 12, 2020 (Boulder, Colorado USA). The Polar Technology Conference (PTC) brings together polar scientists, technology developers, and field technicians from academia, state and federal agencies, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations. This interdisciplinary space provides an opportunity for technical and theoretical exchange on challenges impeding polar research and field operations. Community input is crucial to ensure that technological infrastructure investments are efficient, satisfy science drivers, and meet field requirements. The conference will address approaches to working and studying in the polar regions, including: terrestrial, marine, atmospheric, and social science disciplines; autonomous instrumentation; observation platforms; and all levels of logistical support.
High North Dialogue, March 18-19, 2020 (Bodø, Norway). Since 2007, the High North Dialogue conference series have brought together leaders of the High North - present and future - to discuss the dimensions of the changes taking place in the Arctic. The High North Dialogue 2020 will provide you with a different perspective on the future of the High North. The theme of the 2020 conference is "Business in the Arctic." The conference also includes Master and PhD courses, a research workshop, breakout sessions, the High North Hero award, and the High North Young Entrepreneur contest. Please visit our website for more information.
Arctic Science Summit Week and the 5th Arctic Observing Summit. March 27 to April 2, 2020, (Akureyri, Iceland).
The Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) is a high-level biennial summit that provides a platform to address urgent and broadly recognized needs of Arctic observing across all components of the Arctic system. The theme of AOS 2020 is Observing for Action. AOS 2020 will be held in Akureyri, Iceland (March 31-April 2) and will focus on pressing issues related to the use, design, optimization and implementation of the observing system. To that end, submissions in the form of white papers, short statements and poster abstracts are requested that address any and all aspects of the overarching theme and sub-themes.
North x North Festival + Critical Futures, April 13-19, 2020 (Anchorage, Alaska USA).
North x North celebrates connection, creativity, imagination and innovation across the Circumpolar North and convenes people worldwide for a discussion about possible futures. It begins with Critical Futures
, a creative conference that focuses on language, visuals and ideas for creatively and critically thinking about the future and responding to climate change, and ends with a Fest featuring film, food and music. This event is hosted by the Anchorage Museum.
The 7th Annual Arctic Encounter, April 16-17, 2020 (Seattle, WA USA).
The 2019 Arctic Encounter Seattle drew participants and stakeholders from over 20 nations, including over 80 speakers, 27 sponsors, 17 media partners, northern fashion and photography art installations, 13 guest performers, the second annual Far North Fashion Show, live podcast recording sessions, musical and spoken word performances, and over 10 artist exhibitors. The 2020 Arctic Encounter Seattle expects to increase engagement in new sectors and engage participants through policy debates, research presentations, live performances, and more. The Arctic Encounter is the largest annual Arctic policy and business conference convening in the United States, with partnerships and convening efforts worldwide.
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