These briefs were presented at a May 2023 workshop co-hosted with the Science and Technology Directorate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Issues covered include:
- The Science of Rapid Climate Change in Alaska and the Arctic: Sea Ice, Land Ice, and Sea Level - John Holdren
- Opportunities for Multilateral Cooperation on Climate Change in the Arctic - Jennifer Spence
- Ocean Issues in Alaska: From Fisheries Management to Public Safety and Security - Fran Ulmer
- Arctic Shipping: Trends, Challenges, and Ways Forward - Andrey Todorov
- Infrastructure Challenges in the Alaskan Arctic - Henry Lee
- The Arctic Warning: Climate-Related Challenges for Community Health - N. Stuart Harris
- Climate Change Adaptation Issues for Arctic and Sub-Arctic Cities - Nadezhda Filimonova
To access the briefs, go to:
Arctic Initiative Briefs webpage
For questions, contact:
Elizabeth Hanlon
Email: ehanlon@hks.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-495-5964