Here you can find a diverse assortment of resources on where, why, and how the Arctic is being discussed. Dive in!
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) & Their Arctic Projects:
– NOAA’s 2019 Arctic Report Card draws attention to the Bering Sea region and Indigenous peoples who live there, where the marine ecosystem and the communities that depend upon it continue to experience unprecedented changes as a result of climate change. Click here to read the report card: NOAA’s 2019 Arctic Report Card
– Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON): RAIPON’s goal is to “protect Indigenous peoples’ human rights, defend their legal interests, assist in solving environmental, social, economic, cultural and educational issues and to promote their right to self-governance.”
– The Arctic Ice Project is developing localized techniques to better the Arctic’s natural ability to reflect solar radiation and slow the rate of global warming while supporting the growth of Arctic ice while we still have ice left to save.
What Research is being done?
– The Alaska Ocean Observing System works with organizations to provide coastal data and information to the public through collaborative networks. Pretty neat!
United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides science on natural disasters and situations that are threatening lives and/or livelihoods. USGS provides data relevant to areas all around the world.
–The Iceland School of Energy at Reykjavik University researches and develops renewable resource planning, ranging from hydropower to geothermal, in Iceland.
Interested in Government Work?
– The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental forum that seeks to address issues in the Arctic. It is one of the most important forums for the Arctic and is worth checking out.
The Denali Commission is a federal agency tasked to provide critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska. Especially communities that have been categorized as “imminently threatened”.
Arctic Blogs and Websites to Follow while you eat Breakfast:
- Arctic Frontiers: Based out of Norway, international arena for discussions on sustainable development in the Arctic
- Arctic Today: News, information, opinion and analysis about the Arctic
- UArctic: The University of the Arctic is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and organizations committed to higher education and research in the North
- The Arctic Institute: An interdisciplinary, independent think tank focused on Arctic policy issues with a network of researchers across the world
- The Arctic Economic Council: An independent organization that facilitates responsible economic development through the sharing of best practices and other information
- TAI Bookshelf Podcast: A podcast produced by The Arctic Institue (TAI) that aims to connect scholars and researchers in the field to the public in an accessible way.
- #ThinkArctic CGI Podcast: An Alaska-based podcast delving into key Arctic issues related to climate change, indigenous peoples, and culture.