From 280 to 500 years in just two years, Iceland’s oldest known plant turns out to be a long-living relic of climate history, quietly thriving in the... Arctic Portal News
From 280 to 500 years in just two years, Iceland’s oldest known plant turns out to be a long-living relic of climate history, quietly thriving in the... 
Reykjavík is set to host one of the most anticipated gatherings in the global energy and technology calendar this October. The 17th International Gree... 
Today, June 19th, known in Iceland as Kvenréttindadagurinn or Women’s Rights Day, marks 110 years since women in Iceland first gained the right to vo... Latest News
- Carbon capturing: a high-tech business o...
Carbon capturing: a high-tech business opportunity?
New collaboration sees Swedish power company capture nearly a million tonnes of CO₂ annually for permanent storage beneath the North Sea.In a major leap forward for global climate action, Northern Lights, a Norwegian company jointly owned by Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, has developed[…] - Svalbard 100 years of Norwegian stewards...
Svalbard 100 years of Norwegian stewardship - King Harald visits to emphasize the importance to Norway!
A Century in the Ice: Norwegian Royals Visit Svalbard to Mark 100 Years of Arctic Stewardship. Norway’s King Harald V and Queen Sonja arrived in Longyearbyen, the principal settlement in Svalbard, on Monday (16th June) to commemorate 100 years since the archipelago was officially[…] - German Court Dismisses Peruvian Farmer&#...
German Court Dismisses Peruvian Farmer's Climate Lawsuit Against RWE
A German court has dismissed a landmark climate lawsuit filed by Peruvian farmer and mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya against German energy giant RWE. The case, which has been ongoing for nearly a decade, sought to hold RWE partially responsible for the melting[…] - EFTA Court Rules Norway Must Account for...
EFTA Court Rules Norway Must Account for Climate Impact of Oil and Gas Combustion
The EFTA Court has ruled that greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the combustion of oil and gas must be considered part of the environmental impact of fossil fuel production. This advisory opinion comes at the request of a Norwegian appeals court, which is[…] - IGEC25 - 2nd Call for Papers ends 30 May!
IGEC25 - 2nd Call for Papers ends 30 May!
2nd Call for Papers for the International Green Energy Conference & the 6th International Conference on Energy and AI & the Arctic Energy Forum ends 30 May 2025. - Arctic Council Ministerial Declaration 2...
Arctic Council Ministerial Declaration 2025!
On 12 May 2025, the 14th meeting of the Arctic Council was held in a closed, virtual format.Delegations from the eight Arctic States, six Permanent Participant organizations, Working Groups, and Observers attended the meeting. - Kingdom of Denmark takes over Arctic Cou...
Kingdom of Denmark takes over Arctic Council Chairship! Greenland in Prominent Role
Later today Monday the 12th of May, the Kingdom of Denmark, comprising Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland, will formally assume the chairship of the Arctic Council during its 14th Ministerial Meeting. In a historic first, Greenland will lead the chairship on behalf[…] - Volcanic Eruption Could Tip the Scales o...
Volcanic Eruption Could Tip the Scales of Winter Weather
New research shows that explosive high-latitude eruptions—like those possible in Iceland—could trigger dramatic climate disruptions. - Spotlight on Reindeer Herders: Urgent Ca...
Spotlight on Reindeer Herders: Urgent Call to Protect Indigenous Livelihoods at the UN
During a powerful side event at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) inNew York on 22 April 2025, Indigenous reindeer herders, Sámi political leaders, and international experts came together to highlight the growing pressures facing nomadic pastoralist communities in the[…] - Arctic Circle India Forum Brings Polar D...
Arctic Circle India Forum Brings Polar Dialogue to Delhi
The Arctic Circle India Forum took place recently in New Delhi, bringing together high-level participants from across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Arctic. This two-day international forum, hosted at the Taj Palace Hotel, marked the first major global event focused on the[…] - AI Sheds New Light on Glacier Retreat in...
AI Sheds New Light on Glacier Retreat in Svalbard: A Stark Warning for the Arctic
An interesting study published in Nature Communications in January 2025—titled “Pervasive glacier retreats across Svalbard from 1985 to 2023” (authors: Tian Li, Stefan Hofer, Geir Moholdt, Adam Igneczi, Konrad Heidler, Xiao Xiang Zhu & Jonathan Bamber), has revealed the most detailed picture to[…]
Arctic Community
- Call for Applications: Indigenous Chefs for the...
Call for Applications: Indigenous Chefs for the 2025 FAO Global-Hub Meeting on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting applications from Indigenous chefs to take part in the upcoming 2025 meeting of the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems, which will take place at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 13–17 October 2025. - Guest lecture on "Reading in Sámi: ...
Guest lecture on "Reading in Sámi: Learning to Read in a Minority Language"
Beritt-Ellen Juuso, Associate Professor at the Saami University College in Kautokeino (Norway) gave the guest lecture within the Erasmus+ BIP: “Knowledge from the Arctic in the past and present - collecting and (co)-constructing cultural continuity and change” at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) on 24 June 2025. - Arctic Exceptionalism - new op-ed by Eda Ayaydin
Arctic Exceptionalism - new op-ed by Eda Ayaydin
“What kind of peace should be imagined when speaking of a “restored” Arctic exceptionalism?” read the newest opinion piece by Eda Ayaydin, Post-Doc at MIARC and Visiting Fellow at the Mershon Center, Ohio State University published in High North News. - MIARC welcomes Dr Nadezhda Filimonova
MIARC welcomes Dr Nadezhda Filimonova
Doctor Nadezhda Filimonova, Postdoctoral Researcher at Arctic Center, University of Lapland in Rovaniemi (Finland) is curently visiting scholar within the framework of the Franco-Finnish mobility Programme Maupertuis at MIARC. - Northern Forum Working Meeting: Preparing for t...
Northern Forum Working Meeting: Preparing for the XVI General Assembly Saint Petersburg, Russia
June 17, 2025, a working meeting of the international organization of northern regions, "Northern Forum," was held at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU). - RACAR Roundtable Discusses Preparation for the ...
RACAR Roundtable Discusses Preparation for the Fifth International Polar Year 2032-2033
Saint Petersburg. On June 17, a roundtable of the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research (RACAR) was held at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University, dedicated to planning the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY), which will take place in 2032-2033. - The deadline for the UArctic Congress 2026 call...
The deadline for the UArctic Congress 2026 call for session proposals has been extended to July 31
The deadline for the UArctic Congress 2026 call for session proposals has been extended to July 31! The form to submit proposals is available on the call pages. The UArctic Congress 2026 will take place in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands from May 26 to 29, 2026. The Congress themes are aligned with[…] - UN Rome Group of Friends of Indigenous Peoples ...
UN Rome Group of Friends of Indigenous Peoples Convenes for 15th Meeting at FAO Headquarters
Today, the UN Rome Group of Friends of Indigenous Peoples is gathering for its 15th official meeting at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters, bringing together ambassadors, Indigenous leaders, and international partners in support of Indigenous rights and food systems. - IASC Activity Report: Workshop on “Polar ...
IASC Activity Report: Workshop on “Polar Winter Climate and Processes: Towards Filling Knowledge Gaps in the Understanding of the Coupled Climate System”
The IASC and the SURFEIT project joint hybrid workshop titled “Polar Winter Climate and Processes: Towards Filling Knowledge Gaps in the Understanding of the Coupled Climate System” was held at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in Cambridge, UK, from 23 to 25 April 2025. - APECS International Directorate summer closure
APECS International Directorate summer closure
The APECS International Directorate will be closed 30 June - 27 July 2024 due to summer holidays of its staff members. - Call for Council Leadership and Project Group L...
Call for Council Leadership and Project Group Leader applications for the 2025-2026 term
Do you want to contribute to APECS and be a part of our Council? Applications for Council Leadership and Project Group Leader positions are now open! The 2025-2026 Council term is from 1 October 2025 through 30 September 2026. APECS Council members value the international networks they develop through the[…]
Announcements
- EPB - Call to Support for Dedicated Polar Resea...
EPB - Call to Support for Dedicated Polar Research in EU’s 2028–2034 Budget under FP10
Dear Colleagues,I would like to bring to your attention the open call recently launched by the European Polar Board (EPB) and the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), urging EU decision-makers to secure dedicated polar research funding in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF 2028–2034) under FP10.What are the MFF and[…] - EPB - Upcoming Ocean Ice Webinars May 2025
EPB - Upcoming Ocean Ice Webinars May 2025
Dear Polar Research Community,We’re thrilled to invite you to a series of upcoming webinars co-organised with the OCEAN ICE project (Ocean-Cryosphere Exchanges in Antarctica: Impacts on Climate and the Earth System), funded by the European Commission and UKRI. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your research skills and connect with[…] - National Lab Directors Headlining DOE Arctic En...
National Lab Directors Headlining DOE Arctic Energy Office event on June 2
Join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Arctic Energy Office for a half-day workshop featuring the crown jewels of the U.S. Department of Energy: the network of the National Laboratories.We’re excited to announce the confirmed appearance of five national lab directors on Monday, June 2:Steven Ashby, Ph.D. - Director, Pacific Northwest[…] - Arctic Basecamp newsletter May 2025
Arctic Basecamp newsletter May 2025
This year, Arctic Basecamp is turning our focus to one of the most visible and urgent indicators of global climate change: glaciers. We are proud to support the United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP), and you can find new related content and resources on the Global Climate Risks[…] - Webinar - Solving the Data Dilemma: Leveraging ...
Webinar - Solving the Data Dilemma: Leveraging Cold Climates and Clean Energy
Online Webinar, May 14th, 16:00-17:00 GMT / 12:00 - 13:00 EDTThe Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network (IACN) and Women in Renewable Energy Canada (WiRE) invite you to a a webinar about the rapid development of data centre infrastructure and of the role which the Arctic and its bountiful energy potential has to[…] - Uncrewed Naval Systems 2025 - Agenda
Uncrewed Naval Systems 2025 - Agenda
Defence iQ's Uncrewed Naval Systems conference (15-16 July, London)We will be bringing together 150 influential decision-makers from the Royal Navy, US Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Portuguese Navy and over 20 NATO and partner nation navies – alongside leading industry innovators and solution providers. Together, we will address how to effectively[…] - Register now: Meet UArctic May 2025 - UArctic A...
Register now: Meet UArctic May 2025 - UArctic Assembly Meeting
The University of the Arctic is pleased to announce the May 2025 session of "Meet UArctic", our monthly online update and Q&A meeting for members.The May session is dedicated to the 2025 UArctic Assembly Meeting.Please register here.The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at 14:00 UTC.Session's agenda:Introduction to[…] - New Dates Announced for Digitalised Smart Ports...
New Dates Announced for Digitalised Smart Ports Conference 2025
Good morning, we are glad to announce new dates for the Digitalised Smart Ports Conference 2025 as the 15th & 16th of October 2025. The event will remain in Valencia, Spain and everything else will stay the same. Apologies again for the inconvenience of the postponement, but we believe it[…] - Registration is open: EU Arctic Forum and Indig...
Registration is open: EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples’ and Youth Dialogues - 26-27 June 2025, Kittilä, Finland
The European Commission in cooperation with the Municipality of Kittilä, the Regional Council of Lapland and the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs will organize the EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue in Kittilä, Finland, on 26-27 June 2025. Side events are planned for 25 June.Both the draft[…] - EPB - Upcoming Ocean Ice Webinars 2025
EPB - Upcoming Ocean Ice Webinars 2025
Dear Polar Research Community,We’re thrilled to invite you to a series of upcoming webinars co-organised with the OCEAN ICE project (Ocean-Cryosphere Exchanges in Antarctica: Impacts on Climate and the Earth System), funded by the European Commission and UKRI.Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your research skills and connect with leading[…] - Recruitment Notice Tohoku University
Recruitment Notice Tohoku University
Faculty Recruitment NoticeOpen Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in the Diplomacy and Security Studies Division and the Interethnic Relations and Conflict Studies Division at the Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku UniversityOverviewThe Center for Northeast Asian Studies, established in 1996 as an independent research institute inside Tohoku University, aims to create[…]
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