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