BRICS As a New Dream Team for Arctic Council’ Asian Observers?
This is because, according to the rules of the observer states, their participation in the Arctic Council is mainly at the working group level and they can only propose projects through an Arctic state or a permanent participant.
Tamara Klink Defies Gender Bias in a Solo Arctic Expedition
In a display of courage and resilience, Brazilian sailor Tamara Klink challenges gender stereotypes as she embarks on a solo expedition through the Arctic.
China and Russia Arctic Policy Convergence? Shifting Geopolitics in the North
Earlier this month, the China Coast Guard claimed to have entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time as part of a joint patrol with Russia.
The Arctic: A Risk of Escalating Conflicts
Climate Change and the melting of the ice floes in the Arctic Ocean have presented new opportunities, which has generated the issue of managing the polar region among the major international powers.
Declines in plant resilience threaten carbon storage in the Arctic
Rapid warming has impacted the northern ecosystem so significantly that scientists are concerned the region’s vegetation is losing the ability to recover from climate shocks, suggests a new study.
Strange ‘modern’ structures discovered on the Arctic seafloor
Scientists have discovered a vast collection of underwater structures in a remote area of the Arctic, which offers a stunning new insight into the mysterious workings of this icy region.
The Future of Arctic Parliamentarian Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities
How can we ensure continued strong parliamentary cooperation in the Arctic region during these challenging times and promote active democratic dialogue between elected representatives in the region?
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.