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{{Short description|Arctic research center in Alaska, United States}} {{Historic organization}} The '''Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research''' was a research institute created via collaboration between the [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] (NOAA) and [[Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research|The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research]] (OAR) and the Arctic research community through the [[University of Alaska]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Department Detail - UA Directory |url=https://directory.uaa.alaska.edu/Department/Detail/dir_UAF_IARC_Cooperative_Institute_for_Alaska_Research |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=directory.uaa.alaska.edu}}</ref> for research related to the Western [[Arctic]], specifically the [[Bering Sea]] region. The institute dissolved in 2018 due to a discontinuation in funding.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Home {{!}} Cooperative Institute For Alaska Research (CIFAR) |url=http://cifar.uaf.edu/ |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=cifar.uaf.edu}}</ref> CIFAR was established through a Memorandum of Understanding between NOAA and the University of Alaska. CIFAR was exclusively concerned with Arctic research. It worked closely with NOAA's [[Arctic Research Office]] and the [[Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory]] (PMEL). Partnerships with NOAA also included the [[National Marine Fisheries Service]] (NMFS), the [[National Ocean Service]] (NOS), and an emerging relationship with the [[National Weather Service]].<ref name=":0" /> {{Official URL|text=cifar.uaf.edu|url=http://cifar.uaf.edu}} == Research == === Key research areas === Source:<ref name=":0" /> * Ecosystem Forecasting and Studies * Coastal Hazards * Climate Change and Variability A key funded research study awarded to the institute was The Russian-American Long-term Census of the Arctic (RUSALCA). It was a US-Russian joint research program in the Bering and Chukchi Seas which focused on sampling and instrument deployment in US and Russian waters. The long term goals of the project were to understand the causes and effects of the reduction in sea ice in the aforementioned areas of the Arctic Ocean, partially to understand [[climate change]] better.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RUSALCA {{!}} Cooperative Institute For Alaska Research (CIFAR) |url=http://cifar.uaf.edu/research/rusalca.php |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=cifar.uaf.edu}}</ref> ==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 /> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.cifar.uaf.edu/ Cooperative Institute For Arctic Research] {{coord|64.859165|-147.848807|type:edu_globe:earth_region:US-AK|display=title}} [[Category:Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research]] [[Category:Meteorological research institutes]] [[Category:Research institutes in Alaska]] [[Category:Oceanographic organizations]] [[Category:Science and technology in Alaska]] [[Category:University of Alaska System]] [[Category:Arctic research]] {{authority control}}<br />