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Finland’s Role in NATO and the Arctic

Finland had greater risks during the NATO accession process than many other European states had for their own security.

Is the EU Preparing to Challenge U.S. Ambitions in the Arctic?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa issued a joint statement emphasizing Arctic security as a key EU priority.

Reindeer on thin ice. On how winter rain is changing the Arctic

The phenomenon of rain on snow (ROS) has become a spectacular effect of rising winter air temperatures.

The Arctic: Record Low Winter Sea Ice and Orange Rivers

The 2025 Report Card shows a still-worrying situation for the Arctic climate, including the loss of sea ice and warmer temperatures. 

Arctic climate action award highlights collaborative research

Shorter winters, thinning sea ice, vegetation change and shifting wildlife distributions have been recorded by Indigenous hunters and land users across the Arctic.

Arctic Groundwater Carrying Lots of Carbon

The study is the first to use direct observations to show that freshwater is being discharged into the submarine environment where the coast meets the sea.

Equinor Invests $400 Million to Boost Output at Newest Arctic Oilfield

Earlier this month, Vår Energi confirmed an oil discovery very close to its Goliat field in the Barents Sea, the first operating Arctic oilfield offshore Norway. 

AMOC Weakening Threatens Arctic Communities

Observational records show the AMOC has weakened by approximately 15 percent since the mid-20th century.

UK and Norway Sign Historic Defense Agreement

The partnership is aimed at protecting critical undersea infrastructure.