August 1-4, 2022 | Utqiagvik, Alaska USA
75th Anniversary of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory: Celebrating the Past—Planning for the Future
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The events during the week of August 1st, 2022, will include Enhancing Arctic Science and Engineering Workshop along with Regional Development Tours and forums on the Arctic science to plan for the next 25 years of Arctic research. Participants will include scientists and engineers, Indigenous leaders, Arctic community members, policymakers, government organizations and businesses to celebrate past research success, take stock of current challenges and opportunities and plan for the next generation of collaboration and knowledge co-production that will keep Utqiagvik and Indigenous knowledge at the forefront of Arctic science and contribute to a safe and sustainable future for
the Arctic.
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Murkowski to Introduce Bill Aimed at Boosting U.S. Influence in Arctic | |
Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski is planning to introduce legislation intended to expand U.S. military and shipping activity in the Arctic to combat Russian influence in the region. “The Arctic is about national security, it’s about energy security, it’s about commercial enterprise and activity,” Murkowski said in an interview.
The bill text is available here.
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Legacy of Ancient Ice Ages Shapes How Seagrasses Respond to Environmental Threats Today | |
In the classic 'nature versus nurture' debate, scientists discovered ancient ice ages have shaped the genetics of eelgrasses today -- and those genetics could play a stronger role than the environment in shaping how eelgrasses respond to threats. | |
August 27-29, 2022 | Nuuk, Greenland
2022 Arctic Circle Greenland Forum
| The Forum is organized in cooperation with Naalakkersuisut - The Government of Greenland. The Focus of the 2022 Greenland Forum will be on climate and prosperity; and, geopolitics and progress. | |
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. | |
October 25-27, 2022 Fairbanks, Alaska USA
US Arctic Research Commission's 115th Meeting
| More information to follow. | |
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. | |
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. | |
NEW THIS WEEK | 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. | |
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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