Evidence-Based Policymaking in Pessimistic Times: Germany’s New Arctic Guidelines
To tackle the crisis of slow-moving political action and fulfil the policy’s promise of strengthening research cooperation, more science diplomacy beyond the STEM-disciplines is needed.
A time of great opportunity for reconfiguring the governance of the Arctic
In this guest article argues that the time is right to reduce tension in the Arctic and that in the current geopolitical situation de-escalation is possible.
IMO designates Canadian and Norwegian Arctic as new Emission Control Areas
During the 82nd session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) significant amendments to MARPOL Annex VI were adopted.
Study explores ties between Greenland sled dogs and arctic wolves
Inuit hunters in North Greenland deliberately crossbred Greenland sled dogs with Arctic wolves, in order to create stronger and more capable dogs for Arctic hunting,
Fourth non-browning Arctic apple, made in Summerland, gets FDA approval
Researchers created the Arctic variety through a form of genetic engineering which involves the enzyme responsible for browning in apples being essentially ‘turned off’.
Arctic Oscillation and Polar Vortex Analysis and Forecasts
This analysis is intended to provide researchers
and practitioners real-time insights on one of North America’s and Europe’s leading
drivers for extreme and persistent temperature patterns.
Migrating Seabirds Are Bringing Forever Chemicals Into the Arctic
New research shows how toxic chemicals hitch a ride with seabirds flying from southern latitudes to the Arctic.
The melting fortress: The United States, Canada, and the race against time in the Arctic
For years, Moscow has prioritized the Arctic as a critical pillar of its national security, opening or refurbishing over 50 military bases and scaling up military operations across the region.
Facts About the Arctic in October 2024
The JAXA extent graph is currently not updating, so let’s begin this month with the latest AMSR2 sea ice concentration map from the Alfred Wegener Institute.
The Arctic in Switzerland’s capital
The Polar Retrospective looks at stories of the past week that are related to the Arctic and Antarctic and focuses on one or more aspects.
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