The Arctic is changing rapidly, with effects near and far. This Context Learning online seminar on August 8 will examine how those changes affect people and ecosystems in the Arctic and also global society.

The loss of Arctic sea ice affects winter weather in the eastern United States. China and Russia see shipping opportunities through Arctic waters. Ten countries cooperate to stop illegal fishing in the central Arctic Ocean. What happens in the Arctic is not staying in the Arctic. Join an experienced Arctic scientist to dig deeper into why the Arctic matters now more than ever.

Arctic change has profound effects on the people who call this region home. The ramifications of change are spreading around the world. Although much of the news is alarming, there are also stories of resilience and action as people respond to change in many ways, large and small. What is happening in the Arctic is a warning for the globe, and can also be an inspiration to those seeking a sustainable future for our planet. From Shanghai to Svalbard, this seminar will address Arctic affairs locally and globally.

Led by an expert on Arctic science and policy, Henry Huntington, this interactive seminar will dig beyond the headlines. Designed to stoke curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of the influence the Arctic has on our planet’s present and future.

This conversation is part of a 3-part series on the arctic with Dr. Henry Huntington. Each session is designed as a stand-alone seminar as well as part of the series. Price per lecture: $26.50. Register at https://www.contextlearning.com/collections/seminars/products/implications-changing-arctic