Past Events

As Alaska’s salmon respond to a rapidly changing environment, Alaskan fishing communities are experiencing record highs, disastrous lows, and uncertainty about what the future will bring. Climatic conditions affect salmon throughout their life cycle, from freshwater to the ocean and back. Climate can also influence salmon indirectly via their predators, prey, or pathogens, and through landscape changes like wildfire and melting glaciers. However, scientists are still working to understand which effects are most critical and how we can apply this knowledge to conserve salmon and sustain fishing communities. In this webinar, Erik Schoen will contend that we can better understand and adapt to these changes through collaborations between climate scientists, fisheries biologists, and local communities. Erik Schoen will share insights from student-led fieldwork on local rivers, research melding climate and population models, and conversations among Indigenous knowledge holders, agency scientists, and academics. Finally, Erik Schoen will suggest pathways forward that incorporate traditional knowledge, novel technologies, collaboration, and co-production into the research process.

Please register to attend.

The Next-Generation Ecosystem Experiments (NGEE Arctic) is a 10-year project (2012—2022) to improve our predictive understanding of carbon (C)-rich Arctic system processes and feedbacks to climate. This is achieved through experiments, observations, and synthesis of existing datasets that strategically inform model process representation and parameterization, and that enhance the knowledge base required for model initialization, calibration, and evaluation.

The 12th Annual Next Generation Ecosystem Experiments Arctic (NGEE Arctic) All Hands Meeting (Fall 2022) will take place October 19-21, 2022 at the DoubleTree Hotel
in Chattanooga, Tennessee and virtually.

The Alaska Federation of Natives Convention serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and government. The convention convenes thousands of official delegates and participants from membership organizations across the state.

At the Convention, delegates discuss strategic opportunities and challenges, listen to memorable keynote speeches, hear reports from political leaders and presentations from expert panels, and share stories resilience, experiences, strengths, knowledge and hope for the future.

The resolutions passed by the voting delegates set the priorities for the year and guide AFN’s efforts. The Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of Native peoples.

The 2022 Annual AFN Convention will meet in-person for the first time in two years.

The 2022 Convention theme is "Celebrating Our Unity," honors the unity among our communities, families, and organizations of working together in taking on the challenges of today and those that lay ahead.

The 10th Workshop on Remote Sensing of Land Ice and Snow of the European Association of Remote Sensing Laboratories (EARSeL) will take place at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern, Switzerland from 06 - 08 February 2023.

This workshop will focus on the latest developments in remote sensing of land ice and snow. Presentations are encouraged on all fields of research and applications with the focus on snow and ice as proxy for a changing cryosphere, methods for retrieving cryospheric parameters from various types of remote sensing data, theoretical basis of inversion methods and their application, state of the art of retrieval algorithms including deep learning, data assimilation of remote sensing data and in situ observations in process models, and current and planned sensors for snow and ice. Half of a day will be dedicated to the activities from ESA (CCI+) and EUMETSAT.

Papers will be presented orally and as posters. Contributions must comply with one of the workshop topics specified below. Please indicate under which session topic your contribution shall be presented.

Preliminary session topics:

• Glaciers and Ice Caps
• Snow cover (regional to global scale)
• Snow and permafrost
• Snow hydrology
• Albedo of the cryosphere
• Cryosphere and climate
• Cryospheric modelling and data assimilation
• Airborne and ground-based observation methods
• New technologies (sensors/methods)
• ESA CCI+ snow
• EUMETSAT operational services

Important Dates

• Abstract submission extended deadline: 20 October 2022
• Authors notification: 15 November 2022
• Preliminary program: 15 December 2022

Please join the National Science Foundation’s Arctic Sciences Section for an office hour. During this time, program officers discuss topics including broader impacts, the timing of Arctic community engagement, data policy and repository resources, and an update on the upcoming field season logistics and COVID-19 management. There will also be ample time for Q&A with the community.

This will take place on Zoom.

The University of Southern California (USC) invites registration for online viewing of the Arctic Environment and Strategy Workshop.

Funded by the National Science Foundation and hosted by USC, this event is formally titled Strategic Ambition and Environmental Constraint: a Conference-Workshop on the Impact of Rapid Environmental Degradation on the Security Strategies of Arctic States. The workshop features approximately two dozen invited experts—on Arctic environmental issues, on Arctic security, and on global threat assessment and strategy—discussing the collision of geopolitical rivalry with rapid environmental change. The breakdown of relations between Russia and other Arctic Council states aggravates a trend toward militarization in the region even as accelerating environmental degradation prioritizes broader international cooperation.

Rick Thoman will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecast tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for November 2022. Join the gathering online to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate.

Please register to attend.

The purpose of the Byrd Center's annual Symposium is to showcase climate change research at Ohio State and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Onsite attendance will be limited. Please only register for onsite attendance if you fully expect to attend.

Those who indicate an intent to present posters will be asked to submit final titles and abstracts in late September, as well as pdf versions of the poster to place online.

There is a pre-conference event for individuals that are currently teaching classes focused on climate to learn about ways of expanding climate education on campus. This event will be held from 8am-10am, before the symposium starts.

Onsite attendees will be expected to follow OSU protocols regarding the prevention of COVID-19 transmission.

For non-OSU participant registration, please contact us at byrd-contact [at] osu.edu

Registration will close September 30, 2022.

The Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS) will take place 23-27 January 2023 and be an in-person event in Anchorage, Alaska that will allow virtual access to pre-recorded presentations. This will bring us back to creating an environment that focuses on engagement and collaboration between our participants, while still allowing those who are unable to travel access to presentations.

The Alaska Marine Science Symposium, Alaska’s premier marine research conference, has been bringing together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and interested public for thirty years to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaskan waters. Over 700 people attend this 4-day long conference held annually during the month of January.

Abstract submission deadline 21 October 2022.

The 2022 Joint Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility/Atmospheric System Research (ASR) Principal Investigators (PI) Meeting will be held in-person (in Rockville, MD) and virtually.

The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility provides the climate research community with strategically located in situ and remote sensing observatories designed to improve the understanding and representation, in climate and earth system models, of clouds and aerosols as well as their interactions and coupling with the Earth's surface. The Atmospheric System Research (ASR) program supports an improved understanding of key cloud, aerosol, precipitation, and radiation processes that affect the Earth's radiative balance and hydrological cycle, especially processes that limit the predictive ability of regional and global models. ASR has four priority research areas that correspond to atmospheric regimes with large uncertainties in Earth system prediction: aerosol processes, warm boundary-layer processes, convective processes, and high-latitude processes. The ASR principal investigators (PIs) are an important user group for the ARM facility, contributing 75% of scientific publications resulting from ARM data.

The 2022 joint user facility/PI meeting will provide a venue for ASR PIs and ARM scientific facility users to report on progress from their research and provide input on scientific priorities, needs, and gaps to the ARM facility.

The 2022 meeting will include plenary sessions, breakout sessions, and poster sessions for ASR scientists and ARM facility users to present their research results and for the ARM facility to present updates on ARM capabilities. Additionally, the meeting will provide opportunities for informal networking and for ARM users to interact with ARM facility staff and learn more about ARM capabilities.

The meeting will be a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting. Plenary and breakout sessions will allow participation by both in-person and virtual attendees. The meeting will have both in-person and virtual poster sessions. In-person poster presenters are encouraged to also submit an electronic version of their poster before the meeting so that virtual attendees may view it during the meeting.

The Sentinel North 2022 Scientific Meeting will showcase a variety of impactful results in northern research. Submit your abstract now to share your work with your peers from other disciplines and contribute to the emergence of innovative ways of doing interdisciplinary research at Université Laval.

All of Université Laval's research community and its partners (students, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, research professionals and collaborators, funded or not by Sentinel North) are welcome to submit an abstract. Four options are proposed : oral presentation (10 minutes + questions), oral presentation and poster, blitz presentation (3 minutes without questions) and poster, poster only.

Abstracts proposals must be submitted by September 7, 2022.

The US Arctic Research Commission will hold its 115th meeting in person at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Business sessions and presentations, open to the public for viewing, will convene at 8:30 am with a public comment session TBA. Details and agenda to follow soon.

On October 7, the White House released its National Strategy for the Arctic Region. This Strategy replaces and updates the 2013 National Strategy for the Arctic Region released by the Obama Administration. The new Strategy outlines four pillars to organize action: security, climate change and environmental protection, sustainable economic development, and international cooperation and governance. It relies on five principles to guide actions within the four pillars: consult, coordinate, and co-manage with Alaska Native tribes and communities; deepen relationships with allies and partners; plan for long lead-time investments; cultivate cross-sectoral coalitions and innovative ideas; and commit to a whole of government, evidence-based approach.

Please join the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute for the first discussion in a series about the new National Strategy for the Arctic Region (NSAR), featuring representatives from the Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Department of Defense, State Department, and National Security Council. Speakers will share their perspectives on what the NSAR means, what has changed since 2013, and what the future holds for US Arctic policy.

Speakers

Ambassador David Balton
Executive Director, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Office of Science & Technology Policy, White House; former Senior Fellow, Polar Institute, Wilson Center

Maxine Burkett
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and Polar Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, US Department of State

Gregory Pollock
Principal Director, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense, United States

Devon S. Brennan
(INVITED) Director For Maritime & Arctic Security, National Security Council, The White House

Moderator

Dr. Rebecca Pincus
Director, Polar Institute

On October 7, the White House released its National Strategy for the Arctic Region. This Strategy replaces and updates the 2013 National Strategy for the Arctic Region released by the Obama Administration. The new Strategy outlines four pillars to organize action: security, climate change and environmental protection, sustainable economic development, and international cooperation and governance. It relies on five principles to guide actions within the four pillars: consult, coordinate, and co-manage with Alaska Native tribes and communities; deepen relationships with allies and partners; plan for long lead-time investments; cultivate cross-sectoral coalitions and innovative ideas; and commit to a whole of government, evidence-based approach.

Please join the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute for the first discussion in a series about the new National Strategy for the Arctic Region (NSAR), featuring representatives from the Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Department of Defense, State Department, and National Security Council. Speakers will share their perspectives on what the NSAR means, what has changed since 2013, and what the future holds for US Arctic policy.

Speakers

Ambassador David Balton
Executive Director, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Office of Science & Technology Policy, White House; former Senior Fellow, Polar Institute, Wilson Center

Maxine Burkett
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and Polar Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, US Department of State

Gregory Pollock
Principal Director, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense, United States

Devon S. Brennan
(INVITED) Director For Maritime & Arctic Security, National Security Council, The White House

Moderator

Dr. Rebecca Pincus
Director, Polar Institute

The International Glaciological Society - Nordic Branch Meeting 2022 provides an opportunity for Nordic-based scientists and students in glaciology to present their latest results and projects. The organizers aim to stimulate discussions and networking among all participants during the meeting, at poster sessions and social events. Presentations are welcomed on all aspects of ice and snow research and related topics, and the meeting is open for all interested.

The deadline for registration is 10 October 2022.

The Alaska Aviation Weather Unit/Anchorage Volcanic Ash Advisory Center is a dual office that has both meteorological watch office and volcanic ash advisory center responsibilities. Falling under the auspices of the NOAA National Weather Service, the dual-office is located in Anchorage, AK. This presentation will provide an overview of operations, products, and some of the challenges encountered by staff. Some examples of tools utilized will also be provided.

Please register to attend.

Climate change disproportionately threatens Arctic ecosystems and ways of life. In this talk, Dr. Jeff Kerby will discuss these dynamics, the vital role of collaboration across diverse communities and scientific disciplines, and how this interfaces with his work as a photographer. Drawing from projects in Canada, Russia, and Greenland, he will discuss current challenges, lessons learned, and future opportunities in collaborative ecological research in the Arctic among indigenous community members, scientists, and other engaged stakeholders.

Bio

Dr. Kerby received his PhD in ecology at Penn State University, and was a Neukom Fellow at Dartmouth College before moving to Aarhus University in Denmark in 2020. His work as an ecologist explores ecological scaling and climate change responses, particularly in highly seasonal environments like the Arctic. His documentary photographs aim to reveal insights about diverse people and places impacted by and responding to environmental change, and have in the past been featured in National Geographic Magazine. Increasingly his work explores the boundary between narrative and computational photography to advance both scientific and societal collaborations.

The EU-funded Arctic Black Carbon impacting Climate and Air Pollution (ABC-iCAP) project announces the 2nd online research collaboration with European and North American fire, smoke, and climate experts, titled Current and Near-Term Future Trends of Boreal and Arctic Fire and Smoke.

The aim of the webinar is for projects and people to learn about work in progress and describe current and near-term future trends of boreal and Arctic fire and smoke. This 90-minute webinar will be recorded and shared with participants, as well as posted online.

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. We 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.

The 16th Annual GCC will take place at the Pack Forest Conference Center, located at the foot of Mount Rainier.

Application deadline: June 1, 2022.

The WCRP Working Group on Numerical Experimentation (WGNE) organises a hybrid workshop on systematic errors in weather and climate models, hosted by the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).

The workshop brings together a wide range of experts on simulating the Earth System including atmosphere, ocean, waves, land-surface, atmospheric composition, and associated disciplines to advance the understanding of systematic simulation errors at all timescales. A particular emphasis is given to identifying errors in complex coupled systems and to understand their root causes. Progress in diagnosing and addressing systematic errors using a wide range of tools ranging from classical methods to advanced technologies such as data assimilation and machine learning / AI will be documented. The workshop will encourage an active discussion on relative merits of active development of physical models and parametrisations to address systematic errors versus bias correction methods.

The workshop will review recent progress made on the atmospheric systematic error priorities identified from the 5th Workshop on Systematic Errors, while also expanding focus to coupled systems. The workshop will be broadly organized around the following themes:

• Clouds and precipitation
• Atmosphere-land-ocean-cryosphere interactions
• (sub-)tropical circulations
• Stratosphere-Troposphere interactions
• Machine learning/AI and data assimilation
• Quantifying uncertainty
• Challenges and surprises in simulating the climate system

Format

The format of the workshop will facilitate online and physical participation and follows the previous successful workshop in Montreal in 2017.

• To participate in this workshop, it is necessary to submit an abstract, and for that abstract to be accepted.
• Assuming there are no social distancing measures in place, the meeting can accommodate 120 physical participants. There is no limitation to the number of online participants.
• There will be a single session of oral presentations (no parallel sessions) from selected abstracts plus keynote talks of solicited speakers.
• The majority of presentations will be in the form of posters which can be discussed in dedicated online rooms and dedicated physical sessions.
• The workshop science steering committee will review and decide on acceptance.