Yes. Many of the territorial governments, in terms of their responsibilities to their citizens, undertake research to monitor physical environment, wildlife, and those sorts of things. They too are conducting research on the health and wellness of polar bears and the state of contaminants in their physical environment. There are many levels of government, as well as industry and the private sector, that create knowledge about the northern environment.
On November 17th, 2014. See this statement in context.