Online Publication Available
U.S. Arctic Issue Briefs
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Harvard Kennedy School
To access the briefs, go to:
https://www.belfercenter.org/project/arctic-initiative/publication?f%5B…
The Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School announces the release of a package of seven issue briefs which provide short, informative overviews of climate-related challenges facing the U.S. Arctic. 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:
https://www.belfercenter.org/project/arctic-initiative/publication?f%5B…
For questions, contact:
Elizabeth Hanlon
Email: ehanlon [at] hks.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-495-5964