NOAA Ends Support for Annual Arctic Report Card
NOAA Ends Support for Annual Arctic Report Card
US · Published Aug 13, 2026
The Trump administration has announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will no longer provide administrative support for the Arctic Report Card, an annual peer-reviewed report on Arctic conditions.
While NOAA scientists will continue to collect climate data, the coordination of the report will no longer be facilitated by the agency.

Impact & Risks

The withdrawal of NOAA's support poses challenges for Arctic scientists and institutions, who must now find alternative ways to produce the report. The Arctic Report Card has been instrumental in informing policies on climate change, particularly in Alaska, where rapid warming has significant impacts on ecosystems and communities. Without NOAA's coordination, the accessibility and comprehensiveness of Arctic climate data may be compromised, potentially hindering efforts to address climate-related challenges. (Source time: 2026-08-12 13:45:27 GMT)

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