Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Month: July 2025

China and Russia challenge the Arctic order

But understanding how means looking beyond their partnership.

Arctic Youth Thrilled by Stunning Growth Support

With its Arctic emphasis, the Interreg Northern Periphery Programme has evolved beyond funding, empowering local communities through strategic partnerships.

Arctic Youth Secure Exciting Policy Leadership Role

For a thriving Arctic, it’s vital to elevate young local experts into leadership and engage them in shaping the knowledge that guides regional policies.

Arctic Rail Network Boosts Europe’s Secure Edge

The Nordic region is undergoing a quiet but momentous transformation: its railways are being reimagined as dual-use corridors, blending military preparedness with economic resilience.

Arctic Line of Defence Gets German Navy Edge

Citing the need to counter Russia’s military presence, Germany will enhance Arctic security by deploying naval forces to patrol the region’s key waters.

Facts About the Arctic in July 2025

At the beginning of July JAXA/ViSHOP Arctic sea ice extent is still “lowest for the date” in their record going back to 1979.

Arctic Lens: Revealing Hidden Global Patterns

Arctic collaboration as we know it traces back to Murmansk, 1987, where Mikhail Gorbachev’s pivotal speech sparked a new era of peaceful dialogue.

Arctic Development Delivers Jaw-Dropping Energy Boost

In a significant Arctic development, a Norwegian firm reported finding new oil resources near the Johan Castberg field, highlighting the area’s growing importance.

Arctic Voices: Exciting New Podcast Premiere

An early-release episode, “The Arctic on Fire,” explores the changing fire regime, the impact of wildfires on the community and global scale, and how restoring Indigenous fire practices could be part of the solution.