I like the inclusiveness of figures in the circle. If I could have the name Pacific Rim Institute hug the circle from the right, it would make it more compact. I also like more emphasis on arctic/pacific rim or Alaska focus then green leaves. the symbo communicates balance and that's what I like best about this logo
Please consider chancing the leaf at the bottom into a whale. Please consider making one of the people in the circle indigenous-looking. - I woudl like to see a balance between modern and subsitance way of life between natural (whale) and man made. I like the overall feel of this logo