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. | |
US Coast Guard Shares Arctic Pollution Response Plan | |
The United States and Russia have worked together in the past — at least until the war in Ukraine began — to address the issue. Retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander Mark Everett was the guest speaker during the lecture the week of March 20, which focused on pollution response in the region. Since 2012, he has served as the incident management and preparedness adviser to the 17th District Coast Guard in Juneau. | |
USMC Rotational Arctic Presence Bolsters US and Allied Training | |
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has been increasing its permanent presence in the Arctic in recent years, using rotational deployments. The impact of this rotational presence is being demonstrated again in the multinational exercise ‘Joint Viking,’ which is taking place in March ashore and at sea in and around Norway’s northern fjords. | |
Arctic Policy Conference Brings International Leaders to Anchorage. Russia Not Included. | |
Arctic leaders and ambassadors from 20 countries will be meeting in Anchorage for the Arctic Encounter Symposium this week, with security of the region at top of mind. The policy-focused forum is billed as the “largest Arctic convening in North America.” “We’re hosting leaders from the U.S., Canada, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and then many states as well that have interests in the Arctic or are observer states with the Arctic Council,” said founder Rachel Kallander. | |
Biden, Trudeau Promise Upgrades to Arctic Defense | |
U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have committed billions of dollars in spending to bolster defense in the Arctic. The announcement came in a joint statement Friday following Biden’s address to Parliament, the first president to speak before Parliament since Barack Obama in 2016. | |
Inbreeding is Hampering Population Growth for Orcas, Study Finds | |
Orcas off B.C.'s coast have been critically endangered for many years, and scientists have found that a lack of genetic variability may be why. A new study out of Washington state, published March 23 on the journal Nature, has found that inbreeding depression — the reduced survival and fertility of offspring that are a product of inbreeding — is preventing the southern resident killer whale population from growing. | |
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. | |
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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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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