Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Year: 2025

Alarming Arctic Warming Threatens Ecosystems And Wildlife

The Arctic is becoming increasingly perilous as the region demonstrates alarming shifts away from being Earth’s cooler refuge.

Arctic Ice Project shuts down over ecological concerns

The Arctic Ice Project, which proposed spreading reflective synthetic silica-based microspheres on Arctic Sea ice to slow its melting.

Alarm Bells Ring For Coastal Arctic Infrastructure

New research has produced a map showing that most coastal Arctic infrastructures face serious instability by 2100.

How environmental forecasts can support sustainable development in the Arctic

The overarching question was how observations can improve climate and weather models for Arctic and form a basis for decision-making for sustainable social development.

Nordic Council of Ministers to boost Arctic communities

“The Nordic Council of Ministers aims to bolster resilience and contribute to strong local communities in the Arctic”, says Secretary General Karen Ellemann.

Facts About the Arctic in February 2025

This isn’t exactly “shock news”, since we (slightly hesitantly!) predicted this 5 days ago.

Canada’s largest Arctic research meeting brings experts together

More than 1700 researchers, academics, students, and Indigenous experts met in Ottawa recently for Arctic Change 2024, the country’s largest Arctic research conference.

Denmark ‘open to dialogue’ with US on Arctic amid Trump bid to take over territory

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has stated that Demark is ‘open to dialogue’ with the US on how the two countries can cooperate on the Arctic region, which includes the Danish-controlled Greenland.

Rising frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves threaten Arctic ecosystems

Marine heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent in the Arctic.