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Fulbright Arctic Initiative IV Exchange: Rachael Lorna Johnstone

Read below an excerpt from Rachael Lorna Johnstone's article on starting a Fulbright Arctic Initiative IV exchange at the Wilson Center's Polar Institute.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

Dr. Mike Sfraga confirmed as the first U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs

On September 24, 2024, Dr. Mike Sfraga was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the first ever U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Arctic Science Diplomacy: Charting a Path Through Conflict

The Arctic Science Diplomacy: Charting a Path Through Conflict panel was convened at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual me...

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

The Arctic Council: Still our best tool for circumpolar cooperation

One can hardly cast an eye on the Arctic press or attend an Arctic-themed conference the last eighteen months without encountering breathy, earnest encomiums...

Fri, Oct 27, 2023

Webinar: Arctic Governance and Cooperation Through Conflict

Harvard Kennedy School’s Arctic Initiative and the partners will host a public webinar on Tuesday, September 12, on “Arctic Governance and Cooperation Throug...

Wed, Sep 06, 2023

Seminar recording available: Antarctica today – shared challenges for science and environmental protection in the final frontier

Seminar “Antarctica today – shared challenges for science and environmental protection in the final frontier” was held on May 29, 2023 as a side event of the...

Fri, Aug 11, 2023

Save the date: Arctic Encounter 2024 in Alaska

Arctic Encounter Anchorage will take place on April 10-12, 2024 in Anchorage, AK, USA.

Fri, Jul 21, 2023

Introducing Mike Sfraga: UArctic engagement throughout the years

Mike Sfraga, PhD serves as chair of the US Arctic Research Commission. He is the nominee to serve as the first US Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

Arctic Plastics 2023 Call For Abstracts (1)

Extended Deadline: Call for abstracts, Second International Symposium on Plastics in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic Region

The deadline for abstract submission for the 2nd International Symposium on Plastics in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic Region is extended to June 1, 2023. The sym...

Wed, May 10, 2023

Webinar: The Arctic Ocean and Climate Change in a Time of Tension

The Wilson Center’s Polar Institute announces their upcoming webinar, The Arctic Ocean and Climate Change in a Time of Tension. The webinar will take place T...

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Congratulations to Mike Sfraga, Nominee for Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs

On February 13th, 2023 President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Mike Sfraga, long-term UArctic colleague, to serve as one of the key leaders in h...

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Virtual event: Release of the US Arctic Research Commission 2023-2024 Goals Report

The US Arctic Research Commission’s "Report on the Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research 2023-2024," presented to the president and Congress, establishes...

Tue, Feb 14, 2023

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