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Facts About the Arctic in November 2024

The Laptev and East Siberian Seas have now refrozen. Consequently Arctic sea ice extent is now increasing more slowly, and JAXA/ViSHOP extent is 3rd lowest for the date in the satellite era: Introducing the third dimension, here’s the PIOMAS gridded thickness data…

Mapping Permafrost Thaw Is Essential for Understanding Climate Change

The Arctic is warming up to four times faster than the rest of the planet. This polar region is not only a canary in the coal mine, but it is a climate accelerator that won’t be stopped until humanity puts the brakes on fossil fuel emissions.

Norway’s Government Cuts Culture as Part of the Arctic Strategy

In the national budget for 2025, the Norwegian government proposes a cut of NOK 4 million in funds for cultural cooperation in the Arctic.

Nordic leaders convene for flagship Arctic security talks

Geopolitical tensions are high after a year of Russian and NATO rearmament in the region, while climate scientists warn that the area is in acute danger of a climate catastrophe.

The End of Arms Control In The Arctic

The Arctic has become a hotbed of power struggles. The increase in the military presence of the great powers further complicated the region.

ICC urges recognition of Indigenous Peoples in global biodiversity efforts at COP16

As the international community gathers for COP16 in Cali, Colombia, the international organization representing Inuit is highlighting the importance of recognizing Indigenous Peoples in global biodiversity efforts.

Russia ‘withholding’ vital climate data in the Arctic

Nato has warned that Russia is withholding vital data needed for scientists to model the scale and effects of climate change from the Arctic.

Finland, Norway discuss rail, road connections for military

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre discussed Nato cooperation and international conflicts in Oslo.

The Arctic is getting more light pollution due to increasing industrial activities

The area affected by oil and gas production and mining in the Arctic is growing every year, as a new study by the University of Zurich shows.