About Us
About Our Work
Policy-makers need reliable and timely information about the Arctic, a region of rapid environmental, economic, and societal change. The Center for Arctic Policy Studies (CAPS) facilitates sharing of the University of Alaska expertise in Arctic issues—ranging from natural resources to engineering to political science—with policy- and decision-makers. How do you prepare to respond to the circumstances? What information is needed to successfully navigate the uncertainty of a changing Arctic? Our center can provide you answers to these policy questions or connect you directly with people who have answers. Our topical areas of interest include:
Latest News
New Paper on Cultural Consensus Published in Open Access Sustainability Journal
April 01, 2020
New paper by Dr. Berill Blair (CAPS Affiliate) and Dr. Amy Lauren Lovecraft (CAPS Director) published in open-access Sustainability Journal.
Read articleInternational Arctic School Hosts CAPS Graduate Assistant
January 11, 2020
Liz Bowman, Center for Arctic Policy Studies graduate assistant, is currently attending the International Arctic School at the Harbin Institute of Technology in China.
Read articleGrad Assistant Liz Bowman guest lectures at Washington high school
October 21, 2019
CAPS Graduate Assistant Liz Bowman was invited to guest lecture on the Arctic and climate change at a high school in Palouse, Washington.
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Events
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Apr28
CAPS Webinar: The Future of Arctic Seaways
10:am AKDT
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Apr20
CAPS Webinar: China in the Arctic
Weblink TBA
2:00 pm AKDTApril 20, 2020: CAPS hosts a 75-minute webinar on the topic of China in the Arctic with Dr. Qingchao Xu (Chinese Academy of Sciences) and Liz Bowman (UAF), co-authors of a recent paper on the topic.
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Aug28
Webinar: Concisely Communicating the Relevance of your Arctic Research
Elevator Pitches and 2-pagers for Policy Makers
4:00 PM UTC /8:00 AM AKSTAugust 28, 2019: Are you interested in communicating your science to non-experts? Have you wondered how your research might be applied to policy? Join this webinar to learn two essential skills in communicating science with policy makers and other non-experts. Hosted by APECS, IARPC, and CAPS.