The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) State of Arctic Science Report 2024 presents a synthesis of current and upcoming Arctic research activities and priorities with a broad range of input and contributions touching upon all aspects of Arctic research. It is aimed at Arctic researchers, science agencies, managers, and users, including a wide range of decision-makers and policymakers, to help all Arctic science stakeholders and rights-holders stay up to date on Arctic research. Published annually since 2020 by IASC, this report is updated by the members of several IASC committees:
• Five IASC Working Groups (Atmosphere, Cryosphere, Marine, Social and Human, Terrestrial)
• IASC Standing Committee on Indigenous Involvement (SCII) (beginning in 2024)
• IASC Council and Executive Committee • Arctic Data Committee (ADC)
• Sustaining Arctic Observing Network (SAON)
• International Science Initiative in the Russian Arctic (ISIRA)
The IASC State of Arctic Science Report series contributes an important resource to the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) process for the period of 2022 – 2026. Therefore, a wider range of contributors are included from the:
• ICARP IV International Steering Committee
• Seven ICARP IV Research Priority Teams
The content of the report is compiled by researchers and managers engaged with IASC and is thus not exhaustive. There are many other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Intergovernmental Institutions (IGOs), academic institutions, non-profits, Indigenous Peoples’ organisations (IPOs), private and public companies, and others around the world working in the Arctic knowledge space that may not be participating in the preparation of this report.
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) State of Arctic Science Report series can be downloaded here.