Our Work

The International Arctic Research Center focuses on a wide variety of issues related to Arctic system science, climate change, and climate adaptation. We maintain strong partnerships with Arctic experts in Russia, Japan, Canada, Germany, Norway, Korea, and China. This combination of expertise and collaborations is aimed at helping people understand and adapt to a changing Arctic climate.

Research

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More than 100 scientists, staff and students work on a wide variety of issues related to Arctic system change and adaptation to a changing climate. We also maintain many international collaborations with fellow researchers.

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Policy

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IARC connects the University of Alaska's Arctic expertise with policy-makers who need reliable and timely information about rapid environmental, economic and societal changes in the Arctic.

Education

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IARC's education, outreach and citizen science programs help  students and the public engage in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute to our understanding of Earth systems and the global environment.

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