On Wednesday, science ministers from 25 countries will meet at the White House for the first-ever Arctic Science Ministerial. High North News spoke with the man in charge of putting on an event that is as urgent as it is complicated: "It’s like planning 20 weddings simultaneously."
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of the Arctic Science Ministerial
- Understanding Arctic science challenges and their regional and global implications
- Strengthening and integrating Arctic observations and data sharing
- Applying expanded scientific understanding of the Arctic to build regional resilience and shape global responses
- Using Arctic science as a vehicle for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and citizen empowerment
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