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The Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS) announces an upcoming SIOS Webinar Series event, titled Environmental Impact of Research in Svalbard.

The agenda for the webinar includes:

• Updates from SIOS Knowledge Centre;
• Estimating the Environmental Impact of AWI-Science and Best Practice for Mitigation - Wiebke Hayen and Verena Mohaupt, Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI);
• Reducing Environmental Footprints using Autonomous Vehicles as Research Tools and Sensor Platforms from Space to the Sea Floor - Rune Storvold, Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE);
• Proposal for Amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Regulations - Kjell Tore Hansen, Norwegian Environmental Agency; and
• Question and Answer Session.

For more information and to register, please follow the link above.

The Arctic Initiative at Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is now accepting applications for its research fellowship in the areas of permafrost thaw, the Arctic Ocean and environment, resilience in the Far North, and Arctic governance, shipping, and security.

The deadline to submit is December 1, 2021.

The Arctic Initiative addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with the effects of climate change in the Arctic. A special focus is placed on exploring the adequacy of existing governmental and international policies, programs, laws, and regulations and considering how they can be improved to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the Arctic.

For this upcoming fellowship, the Arctic Initiative will prioritize proposals that focus on:

• Permafrost Thaw (policy implications of improved understanding of how pace of permafrost thaw and pace of global climate change interact; regional impacts of permafrost thaw under plausible scenarios; adaptation/resilience measures against regional impacts; communication of findings to key regional & global audiences);
• The Arctic Ocean and Environment (climate change impacts; human health impacts; marine litter; ocean pollution; ocean acidification and biodiversity; natural resource management and efficient utilization of marine resources; international and scientific collaborations and challenges and opportunities for indigenous communities);
• Resilience in the Far North (infrastructure; transportation; health; food security; community empowerment; governance; culture; connectivity; tourism; shipping; and renewable energy in remote communities – including environmental and economic impacts and exploring ways to increase the resilience of and sustainable development for local Arctic communities and the ecosystems upon which they depend); and
• Arctic Governance, Shipping, and Security (Arctic collaboration; maritime navigation and new shipping routes; diplomacy and geopolitics; and risk management and disaster response).

Arctic residents and Indigenous candidates, including pre- and postdoctoral scholars and seasoned practitioners are encouraged to apply.

Antarctica Day is celebrated by the international polar community on 1st December 2021 to commemorate the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) Antarctica Day Project Group is excited to be part of these celebrations and is organizing a series of activities ​to celebrate the day with all APECS members, APECS National Committees, as well as everyone who is interested in and passionate about Antarctica. You can learn more about Antarctica Day by following the link above.

The Polar Research Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (PRB / NASEM) will hold its Fall Board Meeting as a series of online sessions as shown below. If you are interested to join any of these sessions, please register at the link provided.

November 15 (3-5pm ET). This session will include: (i) discussions with select federal agency polar program leaders about current priorities, opportunities and challenges; (ii) updates on developments in international polar science cooperation through IASC and SCAR; (iii) updates on recent/current PRB (and related NASEM) activities.

November 19 (2-5pm ET). This session will explore current developments, and possible opportunities for new PRB efforts related to: (i) assessment of health risks/concerns for Arctic-region populations; (ii) prospects for expanding science cooperation in the Russian Arctic.

November 30 (3-5pm ET). This is a joint session with the Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (BASC) and Ocean Studies Board (OSB) on “Tipping Points in the Climate System”. We will consider scientific advances made since the last major NASEM study on this topic (in 2013) and explore what new Academies activities could help advance scientific understanding and public communication about this concept.

More information about the NASEM Polar Research Board can be found here.

Join us for an informal webinar focusing on Community & Citizen Science in the Far North.

This will be an opportunity to continue the discussions and networking after the recent Community and Citizen Science in the Far North conference that took place online 5–7 October 2021.

This webinar will be of particular interest to those interested in continuing to share knowledge and increase networking among researchers, community members, and other practitioners of community and citizen science in the circumpolar Arctic. During this informal webinar, we will provide a quick overview of the conference and share the outcomes. In addition, we’ll provide the participants additional opportunities to share any project updates and network. We will also have multiple breakout rooms available for participants wanting to network and discuss mutual topics of interest. A more detailed agenda and webinar outline will be made available closer to the event.

Registration is required for this webinar, which is free and open to the public.

The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) announces a call for nominations for our Board of Directors election. There are four seats up for election in a vote of the ARCUS Membership Council that will take place in December. Terms will be three years and begin in January 2022.

We seek nominations of candidates with enthusiasm and time (approximately 40 hours/year) to dedicate to ARCUS, who are willing and able to help ARCUS fulfill its vision and mission and achieve its strategic goals. We particularly invite nominations of individuals with experience in and connections to: Arctic system science, Alaska Native organizations, Arctic infrastructure issues, or U.S. federal research and education initiatives.

Nominees are welcome from any career level and type of organization. We strive to embody our value of “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” in our Board.

The essential responsibilities of the Board are to:

• Develop, and advocate for, ARCUS’ values, mission, goals, and activities
• Hold fiduciary and legal responsibility for the corporation
• Promote the interests of its member institutions and the larger Arctic research community

Please follow the link above for more information.

Nominations or questions should be sent to: Helen Wiggins, ARCUS Executive Director, at helen [at] arcus.org

Nomination submission deadline: Monday, 29 November 2021, 12:00 p.m. AKST.

This workshop is open to researchers from all disciplines, policy makers, activists, and others with an interest in Arctic research and research ethics. The organizers explicitly want to encourage natural scientists to participate.

The workshop will include presentations and discussion-based sessions between participants. Please see the preliminary programme and more information about the concept and sessions at the link above.

If you would like to participate in this workshop, please send an e-mail to vilena.valeeva [at] iass-potsdam.de before 19 November 2021.

The purpose of the Conference is to form an international interdisciplinary platform for discussing topical issues of climate change and assessing their impact on further socio-economic development and international cooperation in the Arctic. Special attention will be paying to find the ways to implement an environmentally sustainable model of development of the region.

The conference will be attended by leading scientists from Russia, France, Norway, Finland and other countries, the representatives of the Trianon Dialogue, leaders of organizations of Indigenous peoples of the North, representatives of the diplomatic corps and relevant state authorities, as well as professional associations that are engaged in research in the Arctic region and are focused on the development of economic and scientific cooperation in the Arctic.

We will offer the following sessions:

1. Climate change and sustainable development in the Arctic region (November 26, 2021, 10:00 - 13:00 Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC +3)
2. Changing the gas and aerosol composition of the Arctic atmosphere in a changing climate (November 26, 2021, 10:00 - 13:00 Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC +3)
3. Ecosystems of the Arctic region in the face of global change (November 26, 2021, 14:00 - 17:00 Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC +3)
4. Socio-economic aspects of Arctic development (November 26, 2021, 14:00 - 17:00 Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC +3)

Deadline for abstract submission: November 5, 2021

Please send your abstract to arcticdays2021 [at] rshu.ru

Questions regarding the participation and materials presentation can be sent to the executive secretary, E.V. Platonova: platonova [at] rshu.ru

This session will explore various dimensions of renewable energy in the Arctic, including perspectives from local and Indigenous communities.

Abstract

Climate change poses challenges worldwide with observable impacts on both natural and social systems as well as infrastructures in all regions. Specifically in the North such challenges include the melting of permafrost and increased flooding which has implications for energy security and green energy advancement, pointedly in remote areas.

In addition to changes in climate, complex physical barriers such as harsh weather and ice conditions, remoteness, and high transportation costs are but a few of the challenges that Arctic communities face in securing energy production and supply.

These complications have resulted in continued widespread use of fossil fuels such as diesel oil, heavy fuel oil, and coal as stable sources of energy for power plants that can operate in cold climates. With more pressure to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impacts of the energy sector, renewable energies such as solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal provide important alternatives to more traditional energy sources. Successful development and adoption of clean energy in remote areas requires a higher degree of innovation and support by both the public and private sector.

Please follow the link above for more information.

The Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Community Office invites you to a Filmmaking Workshop with Ryan Vachon.

Interested in knowledge translation and techniques for science communication? Join producer, script writer, videographer, and editor Ryan Vachon (Provare Media) for a 90-minute filmmaking workshop. Ryan will work with attendees to identify a project mission statement, provide methods for storyboarding and communication, discuss camera and audio gear, approaches to filming, and provide an overview of basics in editing. Limited capacity.

Questions? Contact Ryan at ryan.vachon [at] colorado.edu