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Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research
Arctic research plays a key role in addressing fundamental scientific issues and in helping the nation meet its needs, aspirations, and responsibilities as an Arctic nation. To this end, the USARC delivers a biennial report to the President and Congress outlining recommended scientific research goals and objectives for the Arctic.
WHAT’S INSIDE
» A Message from the Chair» Policy Drivers and Research Priorities» Federal Arctic Research» Goal 1. Environmental Risks and Hazards» Goal 2. Community Health and Well-Being» Goal 3. Infrastructure» Impacts of Arctic Warming» Goal 4. Arctic Economics» Goal 5. Research Cooperation» Crosscutting Theme: Data Analytics and Informatics» Emerging Topics» COVID-19: Impacts and Opportunities
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A limited number of hard copies are available upon request to adminassist@arctic.gov
2019–2020 Report
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2017–2018 Report
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2015–2016 Report
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2013–2014 Report
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2011–2012 Report
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2009–2010 Report
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2007 Report
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2005 Report
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2003 Report
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