Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Year: 2024

Nunavut’s newest cultural centre rethinks the basics of building in the Arctic

A new cultural centre in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, will provide space where elders can share traditional skills such as how to prepare meat and animal hide, and how to sew.

Protecting the Arctic and human health: The hidden potential of black carbon

The Arctic is warming up to four times faster than the rest of the planet. However, it is not just a fragile and beautiful ecosystem.

A multidisciplinary approach to Arctic research

The Arctic Institute of North America prides itself on its dedication to research, education and data management.

Denning of the critically endangered Arctic fox successful for the third consecutive year in Finland

This summer, three successful Arctic fox dens have been observed in Finland in the Enontekiö fell area.

Oulu hosts Arctic Frontiers Abroad, which focuses on future energy solutions and security

For two days, Oulu will focus on future energy solutions and security in the Arctic region.

Thinking of the Arctic Future(s): When some Scientists precariously Promote Deep-Sea Mining

One important change in normalizing and internalizing the rightful owners and decision-makers in the Arctic is the multitude of documents focused on changing research ethics.

How the Arctic could unlock secrets of antibiotic resistance

Scientists have found potentially useful substances near the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard

The Coldest Geopolitical Hotspot: Global Powers Vie for Arctic Dominance over Greenland

Why has a remote, frozen island seen rising interest and involvement from foreign powers in recent years?

Carbon Brief joins scientists live at the UK’s Arctic Research Station

The speakers explained more about the research that climate scientists are conducting in the Arctic.