Bowhead whales have the greatest life span of any mammal on Earth. They can reach over 200 years in age thanks in part to their slow metabolism and cancer-suppressing genes. They are far stockier and shorter than other large baleen whales, making them perfectly adapted to life among Arctic sea ice.

For countless generations, people of the Bering Strait region have relied on the food they harvest from the sea without worrying about harmful algal blooms that threaten seafood eaters in warmer and more southern latitudes. Now, as the Northern Bering Sea undergoes cascading effects of a warming climate, algal risks pose a new challenge. The change has been dramatic.

The 30th Polar Libraries Colloquy, hosted by the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center and The Ohio State University Libraries Polar Archival Program, will bring together librarians, archivists, researchers, and information professionals focused on Arctic and Antarctic scholarship under the theme “Polar Regions: Past, Present, and Future.” The biannual international gathering serves as a forum for collaboration, discussion of emerging research and projects, and exploration of the evolving role of polar information, archives, and knowledge preservation in supporting global understanding of the polar regions.

The 3rd Asian Conference on Permafrost (ACOP) 2026, hosted by the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the Mongolian Permafrost Association, will focus on the impacts of permafrost thaw across Asia, where warming temperatures are causing degradation that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, water resource changes, and risks to infrastructure. The conference will bring together researchers, engineers, policymakers, and students to share research and practical approaches related to permafrost dynamics, climate interactions, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable development in cold regions through presentations, panels, and workshops.

This gathering brings together military leaders, government officials, NATO representatives, researchers, and industry stakeholders to examine emerging security challenges and strategic developments in the Arctic. Discussions focus on Arctic sovereignty, defense cooperation, cold-weather operational readiness, critical infrastructure, hybrid threats, and the growing geopolitical importance of the region as competition intensifies among global powers. The program also explores multi-domain operations, technological innovation, interoperability among allied nations, and the evolving role of the Arctic in broader national and international security strategy.

Learn about the INSTAAR measurement program & tour the radiocarbon & stable isotope labs. This is part of Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research’s (INSTAAR) 75th Anniversary seminars.

Hosted by the Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka WhaleFest brings together scientists, educators, artists, conservation leaders, and community members to explore marine ecosystems, ocean conservation, and coastal culture through public presentations, wildlife experiences, educational programming, and community events focused on the North Pacific environment.

SAVE THE DATE! The Joint (AC)3 - MOSAiC Conference 2027 (JAMC27) offers a forum for open, multi-disciplinary scientific exchange on the overarching theme of "Drivers and Impacts of a Changing Arctic." The international polar research community is invited to present and discuss scientific results achieved over the past decade, including findings from (AC)3, MOSAiC, and other Arctic research activities. Conference goals are to synthesize recent advances, inform future research actions, and enhance societal uptake of research outcomes. Abstract submission will open in October 2026.

Hosted by the Arctic Council as part of the Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship program, the Arctic Biodiversity Summit will bring together scientists, policymakers, Indigenous Peoples, youth leaders, and other Arctic stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on biodiversity conservation across the Arctic region. The summit is intended to serve as a strategic platform for advancing knowledge exchange, supporting sustainable development, and helping transform scientific and Indigenous knowledge into action-oriented policy and conservation efforts focused on protecting Arctic ecosystems and biodiversity for future generations.