Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Year: 2025

Arctic Shipping Route Opens New Opportunities for Korea

With its promise of speed and cost savings, the Arctic shortcut is drawing attention, but can it meet the ambitious expectations of shipping companies?

Promising Solutions Secure Arctic Birds’ Future

In a premier Arctic birding location, health and environmental threats jeopardize seabird populations that sustain Norway’s coastal ecosystem.

Arctic Spotlight: Norway’s Stunning Policy Moves

Echoing American ambitions in Greenland, Russia has sharpened its Arctic strategy, amplifying territorial claims over Norway’s Svalbard islands.

Arctic Unity Thrilled by Iceland-EU Breakthrough

The visit focused on strengthening cooperation in security and defense — including in the Arctic — as Europe faces continued pressure from everything from climate, to the Ukraine war, to the U.S administration’s ongoing rhetoric about taking over Greenland.

Arctic Strategy Thrilled by Japan’s Innovative Role

The Arctic is warming at an alarming rate, about three times faster than the global average.

Arctic’s Eye-Opening Role in Europe’s Energy Shift

Over the last thirty years, the global average temperature has increased by around 0.26°C per decade.

Arctic Truth: China’s Role Revisited and Clarified

China’s activities in the Arctic in recent years have been “highly exaggerated” due to “alarmist language in terms of scale, scope and risk,” according to research by Harvard University.

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.