Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Year: 2024

‘Huge shift’ in Arctic research methods putting science in Inuit hands: Nunavut premier

Nunavik counting beluga in Marralik estuary; Qikiqtaaluk Corp. learning more about what’s living in Nunavut’s coastal waters.

Arctic tundra becoming the great source of carbon dioxide emissions

2024 Arctic Report Card tracks rapid, complex Arctic change.

The decline of Arctic sea ice: Causes, impacts, and future projections

Arctic sea ice loss is expected to continue over the next decades, with implications for the climate system and Arctic communities and ecosystems.

Confronting Arctic Insecurity Implications for the United States and NATO

Geopolitics and strategic competition mean the Arctic security landscape is changing fast.

Canada to open consulates, appoint Arctic ambassador under new foreign policy

Canada will open consulates in Alaska and Greenland, appoint an Arctic ambassador and continue its boundary negotiations with the United States over the Beaufort Sea. 

Fresh Facts About the Arctic in December 2024

Christmas is coming, and even as we speak Snow White is heading for the geographical North Pole to assist Santa’s little helpers in their annual gift delivery mission.

Finland to withdraw from Barents Euro-Arctic Council after 2025

Finland’s goal is a stable and prosperous Nordic region, and we will continue to invest in it through various forms of cooperation.

Increased Oil Drilling in Alaska on the Agenda With New Trump Administration

The oil and gas industry plays a crucial role in the economy of Alaska, but many Alaskans are also torn on the issue of increased oil drilling.

Exploring the future of food and nutrition in the Arctic

The Arctic is a region highly affected by climate change, and as the climate changes, so does our food and nutrition production.