Joel Clement helped advise former President Barack Obama on Arctic issues.
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Walker picks Arctic adviser to lead DC office
Gov. Bill Walker has appointed his Arctic policy adviser to lead the state’s Washington, D.C., office. Craig Fleener will continue advising Walker on Arctic issues.
What climate change means for public lands managers
Public lands managers in Alaska say climate change brings new challenges to the decadeslong dilemma over balancing resource extraction with conservation of undeveloped land within the state’s 425 million acres.
Indigenous council focused on the Arctic prepares for the future
Alaska and the future of Arctic policy are seeing increased international attention as the U.S. holds the chairmanship for the Arctic Council and foreign ministers prepare to meet in Anchorage later this month — joined by President Obama, who’s planning a visit to Kotzebue and Dillingham.
Arctic adviser: Rigid regs worsen climate change impacts
Craig Fleener, Gov. Bill Walker’s special assistant on Arctic policy, says Alaska communities could better adjust to climate change if hunting and fishing rules become more flexible.
Climate change, subsistence on Native group’s agenda
The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society meets in Juneau May 20-22. Tribal experts will discuss climate change, subsistence and Arctic policy.
House passes Arctic policy bill
The bill lays out the state’s values concerning the Arctic, and provides a general sense of direction for how lawmakers would like to see it developed.
Meeting in Nome attempts to elucidate arctic policy goals
With priorities ranging from international to extremely local, lawmakers, researchers, and coastal representatives still working out just what that arctic policy will be.
John Kerry creating Arctic ambassador position
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he is creating a new Arctic ambassador position.
Commission wants Alaska to have more influence over arctic’s future
After a year of meetings, the Legislature’s Arctic Policy Commission is rolling out its strategy for the region.