Polar Research Board
The Polar Research Board (PRB) enhances understanding of polar science issues, ensures that polar research is responsive to the needs of the United States, maintains U.S. awareness of and representation in international science programs, and provides independent scientific guidance on science issues in the Arctic, the Antarctic, and cold regions. The PRB also serves as the U.S. National Committee for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research and for the International Arctic Science Committee.
In progress
- National Academies Welcomes Kasey White to Lead Boards on Atmospheric Sciences, Climate, and Polar Research Oct 10, 2024 Program News
- Staff Behind the Science: April Melvin Advances Polar Research Sep 30, 2024 Program News
- Celebrating Antarctica Day and the Promise of Antarctic Research Dec 1, 2023 Program News
Workshop
·2024
Climate change is fundamentally changing ecosystems and their fire conditions, and the 2023 fire season highlighted the urgency of developing and implementing solutions to address wildland fires. Wildland fires transfer carbon between the land and the atmosphere through emissions of greenhouse gases...
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Recent Publications
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wildland Fires: Toward Improved Monitoring, Modeling, and Management: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
2024
Future Directions for Southern Ocean and Antarctic Nearshore and Coastal Research
Consensus
2024
Technology Developments to Advance Antarctic Research: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
2022
Antarctic Science: Why U.S. Leadership and Investments Matter
2022
Mid-Term Assessment of Progress on the 2015 Strategic Vision for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research
Consensus
2021
Identifying New Community-Driven Science Themes for NSF's Support of Paleoclimate Research: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
2021
Brochure, Booklet, Pamphlet
Polar Research Board 60th Anniversary Compendium (PDF)
Brochure, Booklet, Pamphlet