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Arctic Research Organizations

     Circumpolar | Canada | Finland | Greenland | Iceland | Norway | Russia | USA

Circumpolar

  • The Arctic Circle »

    Presentations on natural resources, history and culture; social equity and environmental justice.

  • Arctic Circumpolar Route »

    The ACR seeks to share and manage information on the cultural heritage linkages of northern indigenous peoples.

  • Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMPA) »

    AMAP is an international organization established in 1991 to implement components of the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy (AEPS).

  • Arctic Theme Page of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration »

    The Arctic Theme Page of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides Arctic related information and a set of indicators of the Arctic ecosystem and climate.

  • ArcticStat »

    ArcticStat is a socio-economic circumpolar database covering 30 Arctic regions in eight countries. Its main goal is to facilitate research by making it easy to locate already existing data that are currently dispersed.

  • Directory of Polar and Cold Regions Organizations »

    Arctic and Antarctic organizations

  • Exchange for Local Observations and Knowledge of the Arctic »

    The goal of ELOKA is to facilitate the collection, preservation, exchange, and use of local observations and knowledge of the Arctic by providing data management and user support, and to foster collaboration between local and international researchers.

  • International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP) »

    International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP) implements the Arctic research plan that is prepared by a process of engaging over 140 scientists, while taking note of the concerns, and priorities of those living in or near the Arctic.

  • Northern Research Forum »

    The purpose of the Northern Research Forum is to promote intensive dialogue among members of the research community and a wide range of other northern stakeholders.

  • Northern Research Network »

    The Northern Research Network facilitates dialogue among researchers conducting work on the circumpolar North in the humanities and social sciences

  • Polar Links »

    A website collecting the links to Arctic and Antarctic sites

  • Yamada Language Centre »

    Website for Indigenous Arctic languages


Canada

  • Arctic Institute of North America »

    The institute's mandate is to advance the study of the North American and circumpolar Arctic through the natural and social sciences, the arts and humanities and to acquire, preserve and disseminate information on physical, environmental and social conditions in the North.

  • ArcticNet  »

    ArcticNet develops and disseminates knowledge on adaptation strategies and national policies on the impact of climate change in the coastal Canadian Arctic.

  • Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies »

    Representing a significant resource of academic expertise and experience, the Association plays a key role in training the next generation of northern researchers through a variety of ways.

  • Aurora Research Institute - Aurora College »

    Research NWT, Programs, Education & Training, Publications, Support for research, Northern Research Networks, Library and other sites.

  • Avataq Cultural Institute »

    The Avataq Cultural Institute aims to ensure Inuit culture and language thrive into the future and is the leading cultural institute for Nunavik Inuit.

  • The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board (BQCMB) »

    The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board (BQCMB) is an Aboriginal-led co-management group, to conserve caribou herds of northern Canada.

  • Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) »

    CARC promotes sustainable development and advocates for environmental and social well being of Northern Canada and its peoples.

  • Canadian Circumpolar Institute »

    The Canadian Circumpolar Institute is an interdisciplinary centre dedicated to promoting, facilitating and conducting research of the highest caliber throughout the circumpolar world.

  • The Canadian International Polar Year (CIPY) »

    The Canadian International Polar Year promotes the work of the International Polar Year (IPY) in supporting research in polar science.

  • Canadian Polar Commission »

    Established in 1991 as the lead agency in the area of polar research.

  • Canadian Polar Information Network (CPIN) »

    Polar data and information from across the country and around the world made more easily and usefully available to the Canadian Public

  • The Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE) »

    The Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE) is an independent, multi-disciplinary research and education resource for Indigenous Peoples, created by Canada's Aboriginal leaders.

  • Gwich'in Social & Cultural Institute »

    Research site about the Gwich'in people, culture, education, traditional knowledge and language.

  • Kitikmeot Heritage Society »

    The Kitikmeot Heritage Society preserves, promotes and celebrates the history, culture, language and diversity of the people of the Kitikmeot region.

  • Nunavut Research Institute »

    Your gateway to research and technology development initiatives for Nunavut.

  • Them Days: Stories of Early Labrador »

    Them Days Incorporated is dedicated to keeping the history of Labrador alive by documenting and preserving the "old ways and early days" of Labrador.


Finland

  • Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland »

    The Arctic Centre conducts internationally high-level multidisciplinary research, carries out project services, maintains an Science Exhibition, Information Service and a library, and also provides education.

  • Snowchange »

    Northern indigenous views on climate change and ecology


Greenland


Iceland

  • The Arctic Is... »

    Perspectives on the Arctic region and the critical issues facing it


Norway

  • Norwegian Polar Institute »

    Norway's central institution for research, environmental monitoring and mapping of the polar regions.


Russia


USA

  • Alaska Native Science Commission »

    The Commission brings together research and science in partnership with the Native community.

  • Arctic Audubon Society »

    Arctic Audubon has worked to protect Alaskan ecosystems by encouraging research, education, and management.

  • Arctic Research Consortium of the United States »

    Workshops, newsletters, research reports

  • Institute of Arctic Studies »

    The Institute of Arctic Studies acts to facilitate student and faculty research, and also sponsors seminars and public events to highlight the importance of polar regions in world affairs and the functioning of global ecosystems.

  • Shared Beringian Heritage Program »

    The National Park Service’s Shared Beringian Heritage Program was established in 1991 after the presidents of the United States and the Soviet Union endorsed a proposal to establish an international park agreement between the two countries.

  • US Arctic Research Commission »

    The United States Arctic Research Commission was established by the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (as amended, Public Law 101-609).