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The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) brings together scientists, research staff, and students with global partners to conduct multifaceted Arctic system research aimed at understanding and adapting to a rapidly changing climate.
Recent News at IARC
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Alaska is adapting and ‘Knowing Our Changing Home’ is helping us understand what that looks like
The Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center is excited to announce the publication of “Knowing Our Changing Home: Snow & Ice Edition.” This publication features 13 stories that bring Alaska's…
Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center
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Announcing the launch of the AAOKH Endowment Fund
📢📢 We have big news!! Support AAOKH today to sustain your impact for generations! AAOKH launched the Alaska Arctic Observatory & Knowledge Hub Endowment Fund aimed at sustaining and strengthen…
Alaska Arctic Observatory & Knowledge Hub
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Alaska Wildfire Explorer Relaunched for 2026 season
Alaska Wildfire Explorer back online for 2026 wildfire season
Scenarios Network for Alaska + Arctic Planning
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Thawing permafrost and rusting rivers update
The following article appeared in the IARC 2025 Annual Report (Year in Review) publication. This research also contributed to a recent (in press) article in the journal Communications Earth &&…
International Arctic Research Center
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Public exhibit blends art, science and community knowledge
An art and science exhibit this spring at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in Fairbanks explores the beauty, complexity and changing nature of Alaska’s winter.
International Arctic Research Center
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Arctic Report Card celebrates 20 years
The 20th edition of the Arctic Report Card, published this week, continues to serve as a record of persistent and extraordinary warming in the North. As has been the case…
Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness
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Upcoming Events
Seasonal Outlooks and Climate-Scale Analysis of Heat, Drought and Fire Risk in Alaska
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Documenting Extreme Event Impacts Throughout Alaska
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
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