Latest news
"New Scientists" join the Office of Naval Research's Marginal Ice Zone Project- July 10, 2014
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A TIRELESS scientific expedition is currently encamped across a huge stretch of Arctic pack ice. The daytime temperature is just above freezing. Regardless, the team sends data day and night to a string of labs around the world. There isn't a single human among them. This remotely monitored outfit… Continue »
Black Carbon Webinar II- July 7, 2014
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Black carbon is "the second most important human emission in terms of its climate-forcing in the present-day atmosphere; only carbon dioxide is estimated to have a greater forcing." When BC is deposited on snow and ice, it darkens an otherwise bright surface. The darker surface may enhance the absorption of solar radiation resulting in an acceleration of snow and ice melting.… Continue »
Multidisciplinary Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) releases its Science Plan.- July 3, 2014
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A first draft of the MOSAiC Science Plan is available for download at http://www.mosaicobservatory.org/ This draft has been developed by the MOSAiC Science Plan writing team during 2013-2014. The intention with posting the draft now is to provide the opportunity for broader community comment and… Continue »
Sea Ice Outlook: June Report- June 19, 2014
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The Sea Ice Prediction Network (co-sponsored by 5 IARPC agencies) announces the availability of the June Report of the Sea Ice Outlook. Since 2008, the annual SEARCH Sea Ice Outlook (SIO) has obtained over 300 community predictions of the September sea ice extent. This year represents a transition… Continue »
- BOEM announces MARES RFP solicitation now available
- June 19, 2014
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Marine Arctic Ecosystem Study (MARES) Ecosystem Dynamics and Monitoring of the Beaufort Sea: An Integrated-Science Approach -- (Excerpt) The Marine Arctic Ecosystem Study (MARES) involves several core planning and research components: (1) conceptual framework and identification of desired outcomes,… Continue »
Implementation teams
IARPC's arctic research plan is supported by 12 Implementation Teams including federal and non-federal partners.
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Arctic Communities
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Arctic Data
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Arctic Observing Systems
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Atmosphere
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Chukchi Beaufort
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Distributed Biological Observatory
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Glaciers & Fjords
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Modeling
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Sea Ice
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Terrestrial Ecosystems
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Wildfires
Past webinars
- Apr 18 Black Carbon Webinar II 3:00–4:30 pm EST
- Mar 8 Black Carbon Webinar I 3:00–4:30 pm EST
Government agencies working together
IARPC comprises agencies, departments, and offices across the Federal Government and is chaired by the National Science Foundation. More about who's involved »
IARPC also cooperates with the State of Alaska, indigenous organizations, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, the Arctic Council, and international partners.