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Prepare for change: Dr. Barnard on the urgent need to invest in Arctic Science 

On 9 May 2024, Dr. Christine Barnard, Executive Director of ArcticNet, participated in the meeting of the Standing Committee on Science and Research at the House of Commons.  Since its inception in 2004, ArcticNet has been recognized as a global leader in developing multidisciplinary research to address ongoing Arctic challenges. Dr. Barnard shared her views on the need to invest in Arctic science with the Standing Committee on Science and Research at the House of Commons.  Investment in northern research contributes to sovereignty and national security, increases resilience to climate change, and promotes reconciliation and self-determined research while upholding Canada as a leader...

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ArcticNet and Nordic Energy Research sign Letter of Commitment

ArcticNet is pleased to announce this partnership of many to further Arctic science: We have signed a Letter of Commitment with Nordic Energy Research. This agreement between ArcticNet and Nordic Energy Research will promote Canadian participation and engagement in work with green energy transitions for islands and isolated areas together with the Nordic countries. This includes attending events, delegating experts, and being involved in, or promoting, other activities of common interest, such as the conduction of studies. For example, ArcticNet and Nordic Energy Research are collaborating on multiple panels across various conferences in 2024, such as the Åland Seminar for the Net Zero...

Joint Funding Initiative with SAGES

In early 2024, ArcticNet and the Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society (SAGES) partnered to launch a joint fund to foster international collaborative work between both ArcticNet and SAGES colleagues. The fund supports research expenses such as field work, equipment, workshops, and more. Two ArcticNet researchers were able to benefit from the joint-initiative. First, Dr. Luke Copland, University of Ottawa (ArcticNet), will collaborate with Dr. Anna Crawford, University of Stirling (SAGES), to have a more comprehensive understanding of Arctic ice hazard populations and their risks to shipping. Dr. Copland has focused on the calving and drift of “conventional” icebergs from glaciers...

PRESS RELEASE: ArcticNet receives funding to support a healthy & vibrant Arctic

Download the press release here IQALUIT, December 6, 2023 The Government of Canada announced today that ArcticNet will be funded for the next five years through the Strategic Science Fund (SSF), jointly administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada and Health Canada. The successful proposal was co-developed by ArcticNet, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Polar Knowledge Canada with support from over 70 organizations across the country and internationally in an effort to carry forward the internationally recognized and respected ArcticNet. Through the SSF, the new ArcticNet will receive network funding to continue the collective work of studying the impacts of rapid climate,...

In Memory of Maya Bhatia

The ArcticNet team would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Maya Bhatia, who passed away on August 16th while conducting field work in the High Arctic near Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), Nunavut. This tragic loss is felt widely and deeply throughout the Arctic science community, as Maya’s career allowed her to travel across the world and touch the lives of so many along the way. Maya’s research explored carbon and nutrient dynamics, and the role of microbial communities in watersheds. Beyond publishing, Maya leaves an important impact in the field of Arctic science through...

ArcticNet and Arctic Basecamp sign MoU

ArcticNet is pleased to announce this partnership of many to further Arctic science: We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arctic Basecamp. This MoU between ArcticNet and Arctic Basecamp will promote northern research and culture while supporting the exchange of knowledge and fostering the creation of synergies in Arctic research between researchers, institutions, communities, governments, and the private sector. The MoU was signed on September 5th, 2023. “We are thrilled with this MOU, as ArcticNet and Arctic Basecamp commit to mobilizing Arctic research results and Indigenous knowledge on northern systems to a broad audience. Understanding the state of the Arctic,...

ArcticNet Projects Aboard the CCGS Amundsen, 2023 

ArcticNet Projects Aboard the CCGS Amundsen, 2023 The 2023 scientific expedition aboard the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Amundsen is hosting several ArcticNet-funded projects this year again. The scientific icebreaker Amundsen left its home port of Quebec City on July 8th, 2023 for a 111-day journey across the Arctic. The science activities of several ArcticNet-funded projects will take place during legs 2, 3 and 4 of the expedition, from August 10th to October 26th. The research programs supported in 2023 will study the arctic and subarctic marine ecosystems through multidisciplinary research activities and integrated studies targeting the physical, chemical and biological environments and...

Dr. Jackie Dawson accompanies the Governor General of Canada on a State Visit to Finland 

Dr. Jackie Dawson accompanies the Governor General of Canada on a State Visit to Finland ArcticNet’s Scientific Director, Dr. Jackie Dawson, accompanied Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada as a delegate during the State Visit to Finland. During the visit, discussions surrounded Arctic-related issues such as Indigenous culture, education, distance learning, and climate change.  A main goal of the visit was to illustrate Canada’s commitment to work with Finland, Arctic allies and people of the Arctic, to create a more sustainable, stable and prosperous Arctic, a goal that Dr. Dawson and ArcticNet share alike. The University of...