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Facts About the Arctic in December 2024

Christmas is coming, and even as we speak Snow White is heading for the geographical North Pole to assist Santa’s little helpers in their annual gift delivery mission: Santa at the North Pole in August 2016 We’ll start the festive…

Finland to withdraw from Barents Euro-Arctic Council after 2025

Finland’s goal is a stable and prosperous Nordic region, and we will continue to invest in it through various forms of cooperation.

Increased Oil Drilling in Alaska on the Agenda With New Trump Administration

The oil and gas industry plays a crucial role in the economy of Alaska, but many Alaskans are also torn on the issue of increased oil drilling.

Exploring the future of food and nutrition in the Arctic

The Arctic is a region highly affected by climate change, and as the climate changes, so does our food and nutrition production.

Decoding permafrost: research team concludes 12-year study of Alaska Arctic

Researchers from a nationwide consortium have been conducting fieldwork in Alaska for over a decade.

Applying the Lessons of History to NATO-Russia Relations in the Arctic

With all Arctic nations (apart from Russia) now belonging to NATO (the Arctic Seven), the Alliance features prominently in Russian framing of the Arctic as a potential threat to its energy and sovereignty interests there.

From Canada to Arctic to Siberia, the magnetic North Pole is moving. Why?

Earth’s magnetic North Pole is on the move. It is travelling eastwards and has moved from northern Canada to the Arctic.

Wants International Ecocide Law to Deter and Stop Environmental Crimes in the Arctic

Politicians, legal practitioners, and researchers are currently working to establish an international ecocide law to prevent environmental crimes in the Arctic and globally.