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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.

2025 REPORT

Research Needs for a Secure and Prosperous Arctic

» 1.4 MB pdf

A limited number of hard copies are available upon request to adminassist@arctic.gov

WHAT’S INSIDE

» Why The Arctic Matters
» About This Document
» Overarching Themes
» Military Security
» Community Security
» Energy Security
» Economic Security
» About the U.S. Arctic Research Commission

2023–2024 Report

» 8 MB pdf

Cover of the Goals Report for 2019-2020

2019–2020 Report

» 9.1 MB pdf

2017–2018 Report

» View 6.9 MB pdf

2015–2016 Report

» View 5.9 MB pdf

2013–2014 Report

» View 4.4 MB pdf

2011–2012 Report

» View 2.1 MB pdf

2009–2010 Report

» View 1.8 MB pdf

2007 Report

» View 2.7 MB pdf

2005 Report

» View 1.4 MB pdf

2003 Report

» View 270 KB pdf

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