No Arctic science event is scheduled today. | |
These Are the 11 Most Significant Agency and Program Reforms in Biden's Budget | |
Climate Science and Clean Energy: The blueprint sets aside $5 billion at EPA to directly address the climate crisis. All told, the budget sets aside $16.5 billion for climate science and clean energy. The departments of Interior and Commerce, as well as NASA and the National Science Foundation, are among the agencies that would receive climate research funding. The Energy Department’s Office of Science is set to receive $8.8 billion by way of the CHIPS Act. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would triple its investment in supporting offshore wind production, while it is requesting to boost spending on its weather satellites by 23%. The White House is asking for $23 billion for climate resilience, spread between the departments of Interior, Agriculture, Homeland Security and Defense. The spending would go toward prevention and mitigation of floods and wildfires, as well as improving response capacity, including boosting pay and retention efforts for federal firefighters. | |
Growing Focus on Arctic Puts Greenland at Higher Risk of Cyber Attacks: Assessment | |
The growing international attention on the Arctic puts Greenland at an increased risk for cyber attacks, according to a recent threat assessment. “The increasing geopolitical interest in the Arctic has great significance for Greenland in several areas – it puts us on the world map, including when it comes to cyber attacks,” Múte B. Egede, Greenland’s Prime Minister said in a statement. | |
Scientists Aim to Track Caribou, Ticks and More, Like Forecasting Weather, Amid Warming Climate | |
Before starting your day — deciding on an activity or how to dress for the elements — you might do the same thing Michael Dietze does. "I pick up my phone and check the weather forecast at least once or twice a day to see what's likely to come," he said. | |
NEW THIS WEEK | 8:15 am- 4:00 pm ET on March 21 | Arlington, Virginia USA (Closed to the public)
Defense Science Board Meeting
| The mission of the Defense Science Board (DSB) is to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the DoD's scientific and technical enterprise. The objective of the meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the DSB's mission. DSB membership will meet to discuss the 2023 DSB Summer Study on Climate Change and Global Security (“the DSB Summer Study”). The DSB members will meet in a plenary session to discuss classified strategies for anticipating global stresses and possible conflict due to climate change. DSB members will hear classified remarks from Mr. Greg Pollock, Principal Director, Office of Arctic and Global Resilience Policy, regarding an Arctic & Global Resilience Overview among other presentations. | |
1:00- 5:00 pm AKT on March 27 | Kotzebue, Alaska USA
116th US Arctic Research Commission Meeting
| The US Arctic Research Commission will hold its 116th meeting in person at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center (National Park Service) in Kotzebue, AK on March 27th from 1pm – 5pm. Presentations and community discussions will be open to the public from 1pm on March 27th, with a public comment session from 4:30 pm–5pm that day. | |
March 27-31, 2023 | Santa Barbara, California USA
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
| This 5-day in-person workshop will provide researchers with an introduction to advanced topics in computationally reproducible research in python, including software and techniques for working with very large datasets. This includes working in cloud computing environments, docker containers, and parallel processing using tools like parsl and dask. The workshop will also cover concrete methods for documenting and uploading data to the Arctic Data Center, advanced approaches to tracking data provenance, responsible research and data management practices including data sovereignty and the CARE principles, and ethical concerns with data-intensive modeling and analysis. | |
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. | |
NEW THIS WEEK | 1:00 pm ET on April 11, 2023 | Washington, DC and virtual
Public Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization PPR 10 Meeting
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The Department of State will conduct a public meeting both in-person at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, and via Microsoft Teams. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 10th session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee (PPR 10) to be held in London, United Kingdom from April 24 to 28, 2023.
The agenda items to be considered at this meeting mirror those to be considered at PPR 10, and include (among other topics):
- Reduction of the impact on the Arctic of Black Carbon emissions from international shipping
- Development of measures to reduce risks of use and carriage of heavy fuel oil as fuel by ships in Arctic waters
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NEW THIS WEEK | April 19-22, 2023 | Amherst, Massachusetts USA
52nd International Arctic Workshop
| 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. | |
April 24-27, 2023 | Nuuk, Greenland
2023 AITC – Mapping the Arctic
| The geopolitical situation and increased interest in the sustainable development of the Arctic have resulted in new Arctic funding strategies from agencies such as ESA, the American NSF, and the EU work programs. The AITC conference will provide opportunities to interact across scientific, civil, and commercial domains, in three overall thematic tracks Sea, cryosphere, and land, ranging from ocean, sea-ice, and land ice including permafrost and ice-free land, to develop new ideas and projects and to create new collaboration aiming for sustainable development of the Arctic regions and especially Greenland. | |
May 1-4, 2023 | Houston, Texas USA
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. | |
May 22-25, 2023 | Anchorage, Alaska USA
Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
| The 2023 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will focus on Alaska’s role leading the energy transition from established renewable sources to innovative and emerging technologies. World-renowned speakers and experts will highlight the agenda, along with breakout tracks, panel discussions, and multiple networking opportunities. | |
November 14-25, 2023 | Rovaniemi, Finland
6th biennial "Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit" Conference
| The 6th biennial "Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit" Conference will be held on 14-15 November 2023 in Rovaniemi, Finland, the birthplace of official Arctic cooperation. This international conference, organized by the City of Rovaniemi and the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland, gathers policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders for Arctic discussions. Due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, changes in Arctic cooperation will be prominently featured in the conference agenda, and will be explored from the point of view of national and international security, and from a regional perspective, including the Barents region. | |
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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