Facts About the Arctic in October 2025

I was hoping that the September PIOMAS gridded thickness data would have been published by now, but no such luck. Reverting to JAXA/ViSHOP extent, after flatlining for most of September the refreeze has started in earnest over the last two…

Antarctic sea ice maximum settles in third place

High-tech efforts in Arctic to save the ice sheets are doomed

Ideas to artificially cool the Arctic and Antarctic, known as “polar geoengineering,” are gaining profile.

A new paradigm from the Arctic

This article uses insights from 27 academics, activists, and Arctic inhabitants to propose an alternative: a “harm-reduction paradigm.”

Melting Arctic Ice is a National Security Threat

Climate change is already sharpening tensions and fueling conflict around the world, especially in Arctic.

Observers and the Arctic Council Chairship met to Enhance Engagement

The Warsaw Format provided Observers with a valuable platform to engage meaningfully with these and other crucial issues, while also offering an opportunity to share their perspectives on Arctic cooperation.

Arctic communities face rapid changes in technology and transportation

For the Sami people of northern Norway in Arctic, the post-World War II era marked the beginning of significant technological change.

A New Festival of Futures: Young Voices Converge in Russia

At its core, the World Youth Festival Assembly aimed to foster dialogue among the rising generation of professionals, activists, and entrepreneurs.

Russian oil exports to China main cargo on Arctic route

The number of oil voyages is higher than the same period a year earlier.