State of Alaska and Arctic Council Observer State Meeting
This event was convened by the State of Alaska to share Alaska’s interests in the Arctic from a state perspective, and also to hear from the Arctic Council (AC) Observer […]
From the Bottom Up: Human Security in the Arctic
The Wilson Center hosted an event, “From the Bottom Up: Human Security in the Arctic”, featuring Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv, professor of international relations at the University of Tromsø—The Arctic University […]
Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce & Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation Luncheon Co-Hosted with the Alaska Arctic Council Host Committee
U.S. Senior Arctic Official Julie Gourley addressed the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, describing the Arctic Council’s (AC) current activities under the U.S. Chairmanship of the AC. Julie Gourley described […]
Arctic Leadership- From Washington to Helsinki
With the U.S. mid-way through its chairmanship of the Arctic Council before Finland takes over, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a conversation between two sitting ambassadors, the Honorable […]
PNWER North American Leaders Forum
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Arctic Caucus held a high-level Roundtable on the North American Arctic with the Alaska Congressional Delegation, along with other speakers from the Pacific Northwest, […]
Department of Homeland Security FY2017 Budget Request
Budget numbers are the current budget authority, not adjusted for mandatory current accounts or discretionary receipt offsets. During the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to review the FY2017 budget request […]
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on the Economic and Geopolitical Implications of Low Oil and Gas Prices
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the economic and geopolitical implications of low oil and gas prices. Two witnesses testified on this topic, giving their perspective on […]
Department of Interior FY2017 Budget Request
Budget numbers are the current budget authority, not adjusted for mandatory current accounts or discretionary receipt offsets. Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, testified before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) hearing on the DOI’s […]
Senate Environment & Public Works subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife oversight hearing on “Federal Interactions with State Management of Fish and Wildlife”
Opening statement In his opening statement, Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) said the purpose of the hearing is to examine the interactions of the state and federal governments as they manage […]
Electricity Use in Rural and Islanded Communities: A Workshop Supporting the Quadrennial Energy Review’s Public Outreach
The National Academy of Sciences’ (NAS) Board on Energy and Environmental Systems held a workshop that focused on identifying challenges and opportunities for increasing efficiency, reducing emissions and costs, and […]