Arctic Initiatives

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The Arctic, according to the Wilson Center Polar Institute, has transformed into an interconnected, consequential, and globalized region. The Polar Institute defines seven key issues and drivers impacting the region we live in (the “7 Cs”): climate, commodities, commerce, connectivity, communities, cooperation, and competition. Academic institutions, commercial companies, industry associations, and institutes including the Wilson Center are driving a number of initiatives to benefit the region, including the state of Alaska, to address the “7 Cs”. You can become actively involved.

  • Wilson Center Polar Institute

    The Wilson Center Polar Institute holistically studies the central policy issues facing these regions—with an emphasis on Arctic governance, climate change, economic development, scientific research, security, and Indigenous communities—and communicates trusted analysis to policymakers and other stakeholders.

    https://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/polar-institute

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  • Arctic Infrastructure Inventory

    The Arctic Infrastructure Inventory (AII) tracks infrastructure projects in the Arctic. With nearly 8,000 projects listed, and thousands more that will be added as it grows, AII aims to be a tool and resource for all stakeholders in Arctic infrastructure—including policymakers, industry, researchers, community leaders, and more.

    https://www.wilsoncenter.org/arctic-infrastructure-inventory

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  • Alaska Micro-Nuclear

    With rapidly evolving technology, shifts in energy policy and the regulatory framework, and more favorable economics we're aiming to understand how small-scale nuclear power could fit into the energy landscape for Alaska, and whether the time is right.

    https://acep.uaf.edu/nuclear

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  • Climate Change and Community Resilience

    The State Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development provides Alaskan communities with technical assistance, tools, training and funding to become healthier, stronger and more resilient to natural hazards and climate change.

    https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/CommunityResilienceandClimateAdaptationPrograms.aspx

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