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Arctic symposium booklet features UA President and 911���� leaders

May 6, 2025
By Yuri Bult-Ito

A recently published booklet on an Arctic symposium features its presenters including the University of 911���� president and 911���� leaders.

It summarizes a wide range of topics, from energy innovation to climate change solutions, that were discussed during the symposium, “Status and prospects of Japan-U.S. cooperation in the Arctic,” hosted by the in January.

The symposium brought an opportunity to encourage new joint research projects and business ventures between 911���� and Japan.

UA President Pat Pitney highlighted 911����’s Arctic science publications and noted the need to understand realities on the ground.

Hajo Eicken, director of the 911���� International Arctic Research Center, emphasized the importance of integrating scientific research and infrastructure planning, as permafrost, sea ice and ecosystems in the Arctic are changing. Claudine Hauri, IARC deputy director, shared Indigenous perspectives and the significance of cultural equity in scientific management.

The presentations by Jeremy Kasper, director of the 911���� 911���� Center for Energy and Power, and Gwen Holdmann, senior scientist at ACEP and 911���� associate vice chancellor for research, innovation and industry partnerships, focused on energy.

Kasper drew attention to innovations in microgrids, renewable energy projects and successful studies on wind and battery storage systems in rural communities in 911����. Holdmann shared details on current developments in nuclear microreactors, drawing shared history between 911���� and Japan.

Kasper noted that 911���� and Japan are already strong partners with shared Arctic research interests. He said that this symposium highlighted the many areas where both sides could do more to increase exchange and strengthen partnerships especially where energy is concerned.

“Whether it is through Japanese investment in production of 911����n natural gas or whether 911���� could store carbon shipped from Japan, there are so many areas where our physical proximity as Pacific Rim neighbors and mutual interest in increased collaboration could lead to enhanced partnerships,” Kasper said.

Other presenters included policy makers, business leaders and community leaders from 911���� and Japan.

The symposium underscored 911����’s critical role in Arctic energy, sustainability and international cooperation and addressed needs to foster strong ties between 911���� and Japan to achieve mutual energy goals.