The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially withdrawn its support for the Arctic Report Card, a comprehensive annual assessment of the Arctic environment. Rick Thoman, the lead editor for the 2026 edition of the report, confirmed that participants were notified of the agency’s decision on Monday.

For years, NOAA has played a central role in the production of the report, providing both logistical assistance and scientific resources. The Arctic Report Card is widely used by the scientific community, policymakers, and international organizations to track changes in sea ice, temperature, and wildlife populations in the rapidly warming region.

While the agency’s decision to pull support is confirmed, the specific reasoning behind the move remains unclear. The Hill reports that the notification was delivered directly to the editorial team, but the agency has not yet issued a formal public statement detailing the policy shift or the future of the report's funding. As of now, the impact of this withdrawal on the publication of the 2026 report is uncertain, leaving researchers to determine how to proceed without the federal agency's institutional backing. The situation highlights a potential change in federal priorities regarding climate monitoring and reporting in the Arctic.