About the Report Card

Issued annually, the Arctic Report Card is a timely source for clear, reliable and concise environmental information on the state of the Arctic, relative to historical time series records. Some of the essays are based upon updates to articles in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society State of the Climate in 2008.

Material presented in the Report Card is prepared by an international team of scientists and is peer-reviewed by topical experts of the Climate Experts Group (AMAP) of the Arctic Council. The Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) provides collaborative support through the delivery and editing of the biological elements of the Report Card. The audience for the Arctic Report Card is wide, including scientists, students, teachers, decision makers and the general public interested in Arctic environment and science. The web-based format facilitates future timely updates of the content.

How to cite the Arctic Report Card:

Citing the complete report:
Richter-Menge, J., and J.E. Overland, Eds., 2009: Arctic Report Card 2009, http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/reportcard.

Citing an essay (example):
Perovich, D., R. Kwok, W. Meier, S. V. Nghiem, and J. Richter-Menge, 2009: Sea Ice Cover [in Arctic Report Card 2009], http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/reportcard.

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Media Contact Information:

Jana Goldman
NOAA Communications & NOAA Research
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Credits

Support provided by the NOAA Climate Program Office through the Arctic Research Program. Credit for slide show images is shown on the captions. Jackie Richter-Menge is the chief editor of the Arctic Report Card. The web page has been coordinated and developed by James E. Overland, Nancy N. Soreide, and Tracey Nakamura.

Relevant links:

• Arctic Report Card 2008
• Arctic Report Card 2007
• State of the Arctic Report 2006
• BAMS State of the Climate in 2008:    Abstract  ::  Full report (PDF)
• BAMS State of the Climate in 2007:    Abstract  ::  Full report (PDF)
• BAMS State of the Climate in 2006:    Executive Summary (PDF)  ::  Full report (PDF)
• Arctic Change Indicator Website

About the Report Card

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