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{{Short description|American court conference}} The '''Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research (CIFAR)''' is a joint institute established by NOAA and the University of Alaska Fairbanks to enhance research on the Arctic environment, climate, and its socio-economic implications. CIFAR focuses on multi-disciplinary studies that address critical Arctic issues, from climate change to indigenous knowledge integration. was established in 1955 and incorporated in 1982,{{Clarify|date=June 2011}} consists of the state court administrators and equivalent officials in each of the [[U.S. state|state]]s and territories of the [[United States]]. Its mission is to provide a national forum to assist state court administrators. {{Official URL|text=dni.us|url=http://cosca.ncsc.dni.us/}} ==Mission== The mission of CIFAR is to contribute to the scientific understanding of the Arctic through innovative research, education, and partnerships. By integrating physical, biological, social, and indigenous sciences, CIFAR aims to provide insights into Arctic climate variability, ecosystem changes, and human impacts, supporting both scientific advancement and sustainable Arctic policy<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.climate-policy-watcher.org/cooperative-institute-for-arctic-research/ |title=Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research - Global Climate |publisher=Climate Policy Watcher |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==Parent organization== CIFAR is a partnership between **University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)** and the **National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)**, with UAF hosting the institute and NOAA providing research directives and funding<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uaf.edu/ |title=University of Alaska Fairbanks |publisher=UAF |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.noaa.gov/ |title=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |publisher=NOAA |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==Legislation== CIFAR was established through a **Memorandum of Understanding** between NOAA and UAF, not through specific legislation. ==Partners== - NOAA's Arctic Research Office - Various academic institutions and indigenous organizations for collaborative research. ==Number of employees== The specific number of employees or researchers associated with CIFAR is not detailed in the provided references. ==Organization structure== CIFAR's structure includes: ===Leader=== The institute is led by a **Director**. ===Divisions=== - **Climate and Atmospheric Research** for studying Arctic weather patterns. - **Marine Ecosystems** focusing on oceanographic and marine biology research. - **Human Dimensions** integrating social sciences and indigenous knowledge. ==List of programs== - **Arctic Climate Studies** to understand climate change impacts. - **Ecosystem Research** for monitoring Arctic flora and fauna. - **Human and Social Research** exploring the socio-economic aspects of Arctic communities. ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget information for CIFAR is not publicly detailed in the references provided. ==Staff== CIFAR involves NOAA scientists, UAF faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students, but exact numbers are not documented in the references. ==Funding== Funding for CIFAR comes from NOAA, supplemented by grants, partnerships, and academic funding from UAF. ==Services provided== CIFAR conducts research in Arctic science, including climate, atmospheric, oceanographic, ecological, and social studies. It promotes education in Arctic issues, disseminates research findings, and supports decision-making in Arctic policy and management<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.climate-policy-watcher.org/cooperative-institute-for-arctic-research/ |title=Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research - Global Climate |publisher=Climate Policy Watcher |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==Regulations overseen== As a research institute, CIFAR does not oversee regulations but works within the research guidelines set by NOAA and academic standards of UAF. ==Headquarters address== 930 Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA ==History== CIFAR was established in 1994 to focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of Arctic research. It has grown to become a central hub for Arctic studies, significantly contributing to knowledge about Arctic environmental changes, ecosystem dynamics, and human impacts in the region<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_Institute_for_Arctic_Research |title=Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research - Wikipedia |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==External links== * [[wikipedia:Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research]] * [https://www.noaa.gov/ NOAA] * [https://www.uaf.edu/ University of Alaska Fairbanks] ==References== <references /> ==External links== {{Refbegin}} * [http://cosca.ncsc.dni.us/index.html Official website of the Conference of State Court Administrators] {{Refend}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Courts in the United States]] {{charity-stub}} {{US-law-stub}}