Publications

This report is designed for state government and Alaska citizens. It addresses one of four priority lines of effort identified in Alaska’s Arctic Policy, “promoting economic and resource development,” through the topics of coastal security and infrastructure.

Shares how Inupiat observers describe rapid environmental changes in Arctic coastal Alaska.

A summary of blueberry growth, flowering, pollination, fruits and seeds, mutualists, herbivores, and pathogens, human use, threats and opportunities for each aspect of the plant life cycle under a changing climate.

A summary of cloudberry growth, flowers, pollination, fruits and seeds, mutualists and plant enemies, human use, threats and opportunities under a changing climate.

Observations and research happening in and around the Bering Sea region. The Alaska Ocean Observing System and IARC compiled the information from many sources, with funding from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Highlights events, research activities, and accomplishments of the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy in 2018.

A look back at IARC activities in 2016.

An overview of winter sea ice conditions in the Bering Sea.

Highlights events, research activities, and accomplishments of the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center in 2018.

Research highlights, accomplishments and updates of the International Arctic Research Center during January 2017–October 2018.

Highlights current work to support community-based observations of Arctic change.

Highlights research that bridges scientific and Indigenous communities through sea ice change in Kotzebue Sound.

An overview of winter sea ice conditions in the Bering Sea during winter 2019.

A compilation of observations showing Alaska’s physical and biological changes, focusing on the 2014-2019 period.

Highlights current work to support community-based observations of Arctic change.

Research highlights, accomplishments and updates of the International Arctic Research Center from November 2018–19.

Discusses the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to help answer questions posed by Indigenous Elders about sea ice change in Kotzebue Sound.

Highlights current work to support community-based observations of Arctic change.

With over 1,500 volunteers making berry observations in 45 different Alaskan communities, the Winterberry and Late Bloomers citizen science efforts investigate how shifting timing of the seasons in Alaska affects our wild berries. This Berry Times 2020 newsletter shares the stories and data from these projects.

Observations and research happening in and around the Bering Sea region. The Alaska Ocean Observing System and IARC compiled the information from many sources, with funding from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

This edition features two visualization tools key for the summer fire season: Wildfire in Alaska and Wildfire Daily Tally, as well as two other visualization tools that help users understand the past and future of precipitation in Alaska.

An overview of activities by the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy, June 2018–May 2019.

Shares the results of Ikaagvik Sikukun’s measurements on and under the ice to help answer questions posed by Indigenous Elders about ice seal and sea ice change in Kotzebue Sound.

Highlights events, research activities, and accomplishments of the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center in 2020.

Highlights events, research activities, and accomplishments of the Alaska Fire Science Consortium in 2019.

This edition features the new Alaska Community Wind Data Tool and the Statewide Temperature Index tool, as well as the temperature change functions of the Community Charts Tool as handy sources of temperature information for Alaska.

The update in the Bering Science series, this report shares summer ocean conditions in the Bering Sea and agency updates on pollock, crab, salmon, sea birds, gray whales, marine debris and more. Bering Science was created through a partnership between the Alaska Ocean Observing System and IARC.

Shares perspectives on a Kotzebue-based research project from the Elders Advisory Council, explores how ugruk (bearded seal) hunting has changed over the past two decades, gives insights into the unusual sea ice conditions of 2019, and shows how the Ikaagvik Sikukun documentary was filmed.

Highlights recent wildfire trends in Alaska, their impacts to humans and wildlife, and the relationship between wildfire managers and scientists to improve fire-related decision making.

Highlights current work to support community-based observations of Arctic change.

Research highlights, accomplishments and updates of the International Arctic Research Center in 2020.

Highlights current research and observations happening in the Bering Sea region.

Highlights current work to support community-based observations of Arctic change.

An overview of environmental changes on Yukon Flats, Alaska. Highlights recent climate trends and impacts to wildlife, fish, the land and water.

Compares the five best-known and relevant climate change reports: Arctic Report Card, State of the Climate, National Climate Assessment, IPCC, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme.

Contains stories and overviews of Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center activities in 2021.

Alaska Arctic Observatory & Knowledge Hub fall 2021 factsheet highlighting achievements.

Highlights current work to support community-based observations of Arctic change.

Although southeast Alaska is one of the rainiest areas in North America, it was plagued by drought from October 2016 to December 2019. The Southeast Alaska Drought project explored this drought in the context of past droughts in the region.

Although southeast Alaska is one of the rainiest areas in North America, it was plagued by drought from October 2016 to December 2019. The Southeast Alaska Drought project explored the causes of this drought.

Although southeast Alaska is one of the rainiest areas in North America, it was plagued by drought from October 2016 to December 2019. The Southeast Alaska Drought project explored the impacts of this drought on the people and environment of southeast Alaska.

Although southeast Alaska is one of the rainiest areas in North America, it was plagued by drought from October 2016 to December 2019. The Southeast Alaska Drought project explored the likelihood of future droughts like it.

Research highlights, accomplishments and updates of the International Arctic Research Center in 2021.

Shares observations and research happening in and around the Bering Sea region.

Shares how Inupiat observers describe rapid environmental changes in Arctic coastal Alaska.

Research and other stories about Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center over the past year.

Comprehensive information on the 2016-2019 drought that hit southeast Alaska. It can be used by Tribes, communities and decision makers in southeast Alaska to inform planning, adaptation and mitigation activities.

This report is designed for state government and Alaska citizens. It addresses the first of four priority lines of effort identified in Alaska’s Arctic Policy, “promoting economic and resource development,” through the topic of energy.

Shares how Inupiat observers describe rapid environmental changes in Arctic coastal Alaska.

Research highlights, accomplishments and updates of the International Arctic Research Center in 2022.