The Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute was founded by the Gwich'in in the Northwest Territories, Canada in 1992, in response to concerns about the erosion of the Gwich'in culture and language. In the fall of 1993, the Institute began operation with the mandate to document, preserve and promote the practice of Gwich'in culture, language, traditional knowledge and values. Site provides comprehensive information regarding the Institute's strategic plan, issues facing Nunavut, facilities and services offered. The AINA promotes the study of Canada's North, acquires, preserves and disseminates information on physical, environmental and social conditions in the North. The PCSP provides comprehensive logistics support to research in the Arctic.
Research includes effects of cold on energy metabolism.
Copenhagen A government institution which supports and coordinates Danish polar research. This centre focuses on environmental monitoring and research in the polar areas and the Barents Region. The site reviews the structure and goals, as well as activities of the centre. Provides strong links between NOAA and the academic community on Western Arctic research, with focus on atmospheric research, climate dynamics and variability, hydrographic studies and ice dynamics, tsunami research and prediction, fisheries oceanography, environmental assess and monitoring. A unit of the US National Research Council provides independent analysis to the US federal government on matters of science and techology affecting public policy on environmental quality and natural resources in the polar regions.