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International scientific cooperation is fundamental to the implementation of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, involving science and decisionmaking institutions involved with governance mechanisms and built structures. The changing Arctic has increasingly important global consequences, generating strategies that involve Arctic and non-Arctic States along with Indigenous Peoples' Organizations to enhance international cooperation with science.

Research and action contributions with science in the Arctic are highlighted by the 2017 Agreement on Enhancing International Arctic Scientific Cooperation that is binding among the eight Arctic states and the Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) process that began in 2016 among Arctic and non-Arctic states with Arctic Indigenous Peoples' Organizations. This holistic (international, interdisciplinary and inclusive) project will address the inevitable question:

What are the relationships and synergies between the Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) process and the 2017 Arctic Science Agreement, both of which involve ministries and science?

The theme of this project funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan is Enhancing International Scientific Cooperation: Arctic Science and Technology Advice with Ministries and will consist of 3 integrated webinars that are each framed around questions:

• First Webinar: What is Arctic Science? - 21 February, 2022, at 13:00 GMT (04:00 AK / 07:00 CST / 08:00 EST / 14:00 CET/ 15:00 EET / 16:00 Moscow / 22:00 Japan).
• Second Webinar: How can science transform data into evidence for informed decisionmaking? - 10 March, 2022, at 13:00 GMT (04:00 AK / 07:00 CST / 08:00 EST / 14:00 CET/ 15:00 EET / 16:00 Moscow / 22:00 Japan).
• Third Webinar: What international efforts/processes are needed to facilitate progress in understanding the Arctic system and its global impacts? - 24 March, 2022, at 13:00 GMT (04:00 AK / 07:00 CST / 08:00 EST / 14:00 CET/ 15:00 EET / 16:00 Moscow / 22:00 Japan).

The three webinars with this project are open to Arctic scientists, decisionmakers, experts and residents as well as other interested individuals, inclusively. Registration is required.

Separate from the invited plenary presenters and breakout- session moderators, if registration exceeds capacity, priority will be given to individuals who register for all three webinars.

Registration closes on 24 March 2022.

At the moment, the organizers plan the AGM 2022 to be a physical meeting in Munich. However, if pandemic conditions deteriorate, the organizers might have to switch to a fully virtual conference. They will also accept virtual contributions via an online platform. Given these uncertainties, the organizers would like to invite all interested people to join us for two days of scientific presentations and discussions 24 and 25 March 2022 in Munich and online.

The meeting will serve as a forum for presenting new scientific work related to mountain glaciers from the Alps and elsewhere in relation to environment and climate. Especially early career scientists are welcome to present their ideas and projects. Oral presentations should not exceed 15 minutes. For the posters we will organise an open discussion forum. Online contributions are also welcome, but the organizers prefer a physical presence, in order to allow in-depth discussions.

Abstract deadline is 25 February 2022.

International scientific cooperation is fundamental to the implementation of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, involving science and decisionmaking institutions involved with governance mechanisms and built structures. The changing Arctic has increasingly important global consequences, generating strategies that involve Arctic and non-Arctic States along with Indigenous Peoples' Organizations to enhance international cooperation with science.

Research and action contributions with science in the Arctic are highlighted by the 2017 Agreement on Enhancing International Arctic Scientific Cooperation that is binding among the eight Arctic states and the Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) process that began in 2016 among Arctic and non-Arctic states with Arctic Indigenous Peoples' Organizations. This holistic (international, interdisciplinary and inclusive) project will address the inevitable question:

What are the relationships and synergies between the Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) process and the 2017 Arctic Science Agreement, both of which involve ministries and science?

The theme of this project funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan is Enhancing International Scientific Cooperation: Arctic Science and Technology Advice with Ministries and will consist of 3 integrated webinars that are each framed around questions:

• First Webinar: What is Arctic Science? - 21 February, 2022, at 13:00 GMT (04:00 AK / 07:00 CST / 08:00 EST / 14:00 CET/ 15:00 EET / 16:00 Moscow / 22:00 Japan).
• Second Webinar: How can science transform data into evidence for informed decisionmaking? - 10 March, 2022, at 13:00 GMT (04:00 AK / 07:00 CST / 08:00 EST / 14:00 CET/ 15:00 EET / 16:00 Moscow / 22:00 Japan).
• Third Webinar: What international efforts/processes are needed to facilitate progress in understanding the Arctic system and its global impacts? - 24 March, 2022, at 13:00 GMT (04:00 AK / 07:00 CST / 08:00 EST / 14:00 CET/ 15:00 EET / 16:00 Moscow / 22:00 Japan).

The three webinars with this project are open to Arctic scientists, decisionmakers, experts and residents as well as other interested individuals, inclusively. Registration is required.

Separate from the invited plenary presenters and breakout- session moderators, if registration exceeds capacity, priority will be given to individuals who register for all three webinars.

Registration closes on 24 March 2022.

Webinar 3 Speakers

• Dr. Andrey Bryksenkov: Deputy Director, Russian State Hydrometeorological University; Co-Host ASM4.
• Dr. Hiroyuki Enomoto: Vice Director-General, National Institute for Polar Research, Japan; Co-chair ASM3 Science Advisory Board, Japan; Vice-President, IASC.
• Dr. Anne Puech: Deputy Director of Department on Ecology, Agronomy, Environment, Earth and Universe Sciences Sector, Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation; Co-Host ASM4.
• Hon. Fran Ulmer: Former Lt. Governor, Alaska; Former Chair, US Arctic Research Commission; Senior Fellow, Arctic Initiative, Belfer Center, Harvard Kennedy School.
• Amb. Anton Vasiliev: Russia's Senior Arctic Official 2008-2014; Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland 2014-2020.

The Arctic PASSION EU project starts its Online Seminar and Dialogue Series with a two-part kickoff seminar on science communication during the APECS International Polar Week. Seminar Part I will be on "Storytelling in Science" (22 March) and Part II on "How to produce media in the field" (24 March). Both seminars are independent of each other and either both or only one can be attended.

The EU Project “Arctic PASSION” aims to build a coherent Arctic Observing System that is adjusted to societal needs based on a co-design of knowledge. The Arctic PASSION Online Seminar and Dialogue Series is a tool to communicate project’s topics, share ideas, plans and results, and to initiate an inclusive and proactive dialogue with people from different groups, backgrounds and career levels. It is targeted to Arctic and Indigenous Youth, Early Career Scientists and other interested audiences.

Online seminar part 2: Media Production in the Field

So, you’ve identified your story and how you want to tell it, but now you’ve got to actually go out there and gather the media, on top of doing your actual research. In part 2 of the Polar Week sci comms seminar the organizers will go over how to gather media in the field. They will cover how to identify your story’s needs and how to put together a production plan that allows you to work smarter, not harder. They will also go over some basic photography and videography best practices, what kinds of shots to gather, how to prepare for an interview, and some tips on how best to record audio.

Please register for the Arctic PASSION Seminar Series on Science Communication - Part 2

Can other Northern nations, cities, and communities embrace full-scale renewable energy and move away from fossil fuels given the seeming lack of optima opportunities?

The Arctic is at a crossroads: continue to develop new sustainable technologies or take advantage of the vast fossil fuel reserves that the region contains? The question remains complex as many challenges remain on the path towards sustainability in Arctic energy production. While southern European countries continue to grow their renewable energy production, there is still a prominent reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear power - noted by the total renewable energy production across the EU at only 20% in 2019.

How can Arctic communities implement renewable technologies in remote communities, given the challenging physical and infrastructural barriers? While the case of Iceland´s dominant use of renewable energy sources may be perceived as a model solution, Iceland´s progress is based on its ideal geological location to harness geothermal energy. Similarly, certain Canadian Arctic communities are optimally situated to harness hydroelectric power.

This session will explore the possibilities to achieve a fully renewable grid in the region and what technologies and approaches will need to be embraced to make a complete departure from fossil fuels possible.

The Alaska Ocean Acidification Network announces their Spring Discussion Series with four specialized dialogue sessions from March through May, with the intention to:

• Address and explore topics within ocean acidification that are of most interest to Alaskans
• Discuss ideas and identify priorities
• Document key issues and needs so they can be communicated to funding sources, policymakers and potential collaborators

These dialogue sessions are spaces for you to both learn and provide input. Each session will run from 1-3pm AK time, beginning with a 30 minute presentation by topic area experts, followed by interactive discussion and breakouts. (The dialogue series will also be recorded and made available to registrants after each event).

Topics and Schedule

• March 23 – Regional Conditions: What do we know about ocean acidification conditions around the state, what parts are expected to change most rapidly in the future, and what areas may be most sensitive to change?
• April 5 – Species Response #1: OA and Local Communities: What does ocean acidification mean for mariculture and subsistence?
• April 20 – Species Response #2: Commercial Species: What does ocean acidification mean for commercially harvested species including groundfish, salmon, and crab?
• May 4 – Adaptation and Mitigation: How can carbon dioxide removal, carbon sequestration, and natural climate solutions help us adapt to or mitigate climate change and ocean acidification?

Sea ice models have shown significant improvements over the past decade as targeted research to better understand physical processes related to sea ice evolution were incorporated into the models. This has been driven by the rapid changes in sea ice and the impacts on communities and transportation activities in the Arctic. This is also increasing the need for expanded and improved sea ice forecasting capabilities from the US National Ice Center (USNIC) and the Alaska Sea Ice Program (ASIP). Historically due to lack of operational sea ice guidance on both short and long time scales, sea ice forecasts were a rather manual process based largely upon analogs. With new operational models and improving ice guidance, the ice centers wanted to see how this information could be leveraged to improve sea ice forecasts and potentially expand sea ice services in the future. A Sea Ice Guidance Evaluation Project led by the Arctic Testbed and Proving Ground was initiated to help answer some of these questions and to facilitate feedback between the ice centers and the sea ice modeling community to further improve the guidance. An overview of the project will be presented.

The Virtual Alaska Weather Symposium (VAWS) is a collaboration between ACCAP, the Geographic Information Network of Alaska, and the NOAA National Weather Service. The organizers present cutting-edge technologies in satellite remote sensing, forecasting, and modeling to a statewide audience through this webinar series.

Registration is required.

The Arctic PASSION EU project starts its Online Seminar and Dialogue Series with a two-part kickoff seminar on science communication during the APECS International Polar Week. Seminar Part I will be on "Storytelling in Science" (22 March) and Part II on "How to produce media in the field" (24 March). Both seminars are independent of each other and either both or only one can be attended.

The EU Project “Arctic PASSION” aims to build a coherent Arctic Observing System that is adjusted to societal needs based on a co-design of knowledge. The Arctic PASSION Online Seminar and Dialogue Series is a tool to communicate project’s topics, share ideas, plans and results, and to initiate an inclusive and proactive dialogue with people from different groups, backgrounds and career levels. It is targeted to Arctic and Indigenous Youth, Early Career Scientists and other interested audiences.

Online seminar part 1: Storytelling in Science

Have you ever wondered why certain research projects get picked up in the news and not others? Or how some researchers manage to produce science content that goes viral on social media? Sure, part of it is luck, but another part of it is storytelling. By framing your research in a different way, you can increase the chances that your story gets picked up, or that your social media gains a following.

This webinar will give you the tools to tell stories about your research intentionally, identifying newsworthy stories, who’s your audience, what medium best fits your story, and considering whether you want to pitch your story to journalists, or perhaps using your own media production skills, and posting it to social media.

Please register for the Arctic PASSION Seminar Series on Science Communication - Part 1

The Arctic Exchange will address a plethora of topical subjects designed to educate, motivate and promote better business relationships.

The 7th Annual Arctic Exchange will look at securing a sustainable future for maritime commerce in the Arctic, understanding the importance of Arctic routes, the challenges and solutions for oil and gas exploration, production and transportation, whilst developing international relations and collaboration with government officials, executives, managers, scientists, engineers, and investors.

The Exchange is partnered by international professional societies, many of whom actively promote the Exchange to their communities, colleagues and peers, widening the reach of the event.

Riding on the success from the previous years, the organizers are working on making this Arctic Exchange the most unrivalled business to business higher north networking opportunity. There will be a mixture of presentations, round-table discussions and panel debates from leading experts worldwide including Governmental, Shipping, Seismic, Environmental, Ice Management, and Technology.

Key Focus

• Economical legislation
• Training Methods
• Oil Spill Response
• Arctic Indigenous Relations
• Autonomous Vessels
• Satellite Navigation
• Optical Cabling
• Yamal LNG
• Exploration Licensing Rounds North Sea
• Ice Management
• Shipping-Technology, Cruise, Tourism
• Environmental Safety
• Infrastructure
• Transportation
• Governmental Cooperation
• Pollution
• Arctic Broadband

The ICESat-2 Hackweek is a 5-day collaborative learning experience designed to coalesce people and resources around exploring, creating, and promoting effective computation and analysis workflows for the large and complex data returned by the ATLAS sensor on board NASA's ICESat-2 satellite. The organizers will bring together data managers, maintainers, and users to teach each other about open science practices and software during tutorials and contribute to centrally accessible, shareable tools during project work. The organizers vision includes creating an inclusive, open space that fosters networking, innovation, and sharing ideas.

During the hackweek, the organizers will explore ICESat-2 data and collaborative software infrastructure through tutorials and hands-on “hacking" projects. To best benefit from the program, participants are expected to have some experience with git/GitHub and Python/scientific programming or be prepared to participate in optional workshops in advance of the event to cultivate the technical skills to enhance participation during the event.

Application deadline: January 10, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m. PST.