Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Month: June 2025

The Time Has Come to Establish the International Arctic Ocean Sanctuary

On World Ocean Day, and the eve of the United Nations Ocean Conference the Arctic Ocean ecological crisis needs to be top of the list for attention by governments.

Alaska in a danger of gas pipeline and oil drilling

Highlighting fossil fuels alongside renewable or alternative energy make energy sources of the past look more legitimate at a conference like this in Alaska.

Russia boosts Arctic oil supplies to Syria, data shows

Russia has to look for alternative buyers of its Arctic oil since the U.S. sanctions in January hit producer Gazprom Neft and the tankers shipping the crude.

Climate Risk Amid Arctic Council Paralysis

AMAP’s latest report documents alarming acceleration in extreme weather events, wildfires, melting ice, and ocean acidification, yet the primary forum for regional cooperation is suspended.

Iceland Prime Minister Calls for Sustained Role in Arctic Security 

Iceland’s call for greater Arctic involvement highlights the complex security challenges facing smaller NATO allies in an increasingly militarized region.

Then Again: Art, Architecture, Astronomy and the Arctic — A Vermonter’s curious career

People just kept recognizing Russell Porter’s genius and offering him jobs.

Arctic predicted to warm more than three times faster than global average: WMO report

Rapidly warming Arctic temperatures are having profound effects on global weather patterns and ecosystems, contributing significantly to the loss of sea ice.

Russia Discusses Prospects for Geo-economic Development of Arctic

Special attention at the conference was paid to cultural diplomacy in Arctic.

South Korea Looking to Transform Port of Busan Into Arctic Shipping Gateway

The allure of Arctic shipping and South Korea’s role in it has taken center stage in the country’s presidential election.