Polar

The Arctic is no longer an isolated or remote region; it is a critical component of the global political, economic, social, physical, and national security landscape. The region is experiencing rapid change in: commerce, climate, commodities, cooperation, competition, communities, and connectivity. Therefore, navigating the Arctic’s 7 C’s requires regional expertise as well as purposeful interdisciplinary approaches. The Wilson Center is addressing the future of the new “global Arctic.”

Events

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Science and Technology

Wednesday

September 29

at 1:00 – 2:00 ET

Antarctic Science: Ensuring Vital Contributions to Environmental Policy and Understanding Climate Change

Mapping the Changing Climate in the Polar Regions

Insight & Analysis

Biden-Harris Administration signing document

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Climate

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Brings Arctic Policy to the Forefront with Reactivated Steering Committee & New Slate of Research Commissioners

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U.S. Domestic Policy

President Biden Appoints Commissioners of U.S. Arctic Research Commission

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Polar

The Ross Sea, Antarctica: A highly protected MPA in international waters

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We're All in the Same Boat: The Arctic

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Arctic Experts

Michael Sfraga

Director, Polar Institute // Director, Global Risk and Resilience Program

Once considered remote and isolated, the Arctic region is now part of the global political, social, economic, security, and geopolitical landscape—this reality requires research and policy analysis now more than ever.

Ambassador David Balton

Senior Fellow, Polar Institute // Former Ambassador for Oceans and Fisheries, U.S. Department of State

As the Arctic opens, the nations and peoples of the region are struggling to keep pace with the dizzying rate of change. At the international level, we are seeking ways to strengthen Arctic governance, particularly of increasing human activities in the Arctic Ocean.