Thank you to Presenters, Panelists, and Attendees
The symposium was completed July 20, and we thank all participants - presenters, panelist, and attendees - for helping make it a great success. See the program page for links to each presentation and video of each talk. The final report from the Symposium should be posted in the next few weeks.
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Background:
Originating in 2001, this biennial symposium focuses on naval and other maritime operations in an "ice-free Arctic" and brings together experts on arctic marine operations, the environment, science, policy, law, and governance. High-level opening remarks are anticipated from members of the Alaska Congressional Delegation, NOAA, Navy, USCG, USARC, industry, and other representatives from the US, Arctic nations, and international community.
Topics:
The symposium talks are arranged to cover three general topic areas:
- Latest research on observed and predicted changes in the Arctic sea ice environment
- Present and future impact of these changes on Arctic operations
- Emerging Arctic policy issues on national and international levels
- Symposium Home
- Program & Presentations
- All Videos
- Download Program PDF
- Posters
- Visualizations
Resources:
- 6th Symposium Report, (PDF, 871 KB)
- Arctic Report Card: 2016 Update
- SWIPA Report, (PDF, 4.8 MB)
Past Symposia:
- 2015 6th Symposium
- 2013 5th Symposium
- 2011 4th Symposium
- 2009 3rd Symposium
- 2007 2nd Symposium
- Naval Operations in an Ice-Free Arctic Symposium - 2001 Final Report, (PDF, 837 KB)