Information Session on the National Plan for Arctic Research

If you are interested in being part of the conversation on Arctic research planning or are curious about what the Arctic Research Plan is and how it is being updated for 2027-2031, please listen to learn how the plan guides Federal Arctic research and how you can contribute your input.

This virtual webinar was co-hosted by the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) Secretariat, the Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO), and the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS).

This information session outlined the process for developing the five-year national Arctic Research Plan, provided pointers on submitting input, as well as noted upcoming opportunities to participate in focused topic discussions. There was time for questions and discussion. IARPC is seeking input from any interested individuals and organizations to ensure that the research interests and needs of all are addressed appropriately in the new Plan.

The public comment period is open through November 15. Read the full Federal Register Notice and submit comments regarding what updates should be made to the Arctic Research Plan 2027-2031 here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/08/2025-15045/request-for-public-comment-national-plan-for-arctic-research 

Meeting Materials:

Agenda

• 9:00 – 9:05 AM AKT | Welcome and Session Overview - Matthew Druckenmiller (NNA-CO)

• 9:05 – 9:20 AM AKT | Overview of the Plan & Input Process - Sorina Stalla (IARPC Secretariat)

• 9:20 – 9:45 AM AKT | Perspectives on Why Input Matters - facilitated by Toni O'Boyle (IARPC Secretariat)

  Larry Hinzman (Former IARPC Executive Director; Arctic Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks)

  Nikoosh Carlo (Former Research Plan Development Director; CEO & Founder, CNC North Consulting LLC)

  Cheryl Rosa (Deputy Director, Arctic Research Commission)

• 9:45 – 9:55 AM AKT | Call to Action: Other Ways to Help Shape This Process - Audrey Taylor (ARCUS)
• 9:55 – 10:25 AM AKT | Discussion and Q&A - moderated by Jenna Vater (NNA-CO) and Brit Myers (ARCUS)
• 10:25 – 10:30 AM AKT | Plenary Wrap-Up & Next Steps - Matthew Druckenmiller (NNA-CO)

IARPC will also be hosting additional Arctic Research Plan listening sessions as opportunities to share feedback and input specific to IARPC Collaboration Team activities. Please visit here for a list of scheduled listening sessions.