A free public symposium on how the Arctic is changing and what it means for people and places around the globe.
The PRB’s "Arctic Matters" initiative aims to increase public understanding of changes affecting the Arctic region and the many potential impacts of such changes on people and places around the world. We are striving to reach people—across a wide array of governmental, non-profit, private sector, media, and educational institutions—who do not normally think about Arctic science or policy as truly relevant to their work or their lives.
One major element of the initiative has been the creation of a suite of educational resources—a booklet, website, and classroom poster—which are available free online [http://nas-sites.org/arctic] and have widely distributed. These Arctic Matters materials have been used as the basis for several briefing events, including for congressional staff, and for foreign ministers meeting at the recent Global Leadership in the Arctic (GLACIER) conference in Anchorage Alaska.
The other major element of this initiative is a day-long event to be held at the NAS building at 2101 Constitution Avenue NW in Washington DC on January 14, 2016. Arctic Matters Day, which is free and open to the public, will feature engaging presentations and discussions with leading scientists and decision makers, and an array of interactive exhibits and displays. It will be a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge scientific findings and policy perspectives, in a format that's accessible to all. Please visit our website to register for the event, and please also encourage your colleagues, friends, and neighbors to join us.