What will the Arctic look like in 2050?
Climate change. Pollution. Less ice. Exploitation of natural resources. Lack of understanding. Indifference. This is Arctic-2050.
Sami Concerned About Planned Critical Mineral Mining in Sweden
Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB has already begun blasting an exploration tunnel under the town of Kiruna.
Arctic Birds Are Migrating Faster Due to Seasonal Changes
Using GPS to track more than 500 migrations, the researchers discovered that the Arctic birds achieved faster migrations by adjusting their stopovers and feeding times.
Arctic-bound birds can still keep up with climate change for now
The study GPS-tracked more than 500 spring migrations of five large waterfowl species in Arctic.
Sustainable development in the Arctic for Indigenous peoples
The National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) publishes Polar Science, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal dealing with polar science, in collaboration with Elsevier B.V. In the latest issue, it features “Sustainable development in the Arctic for Indigenous peoples”.
Supporting Sámi civil society across the Arctic and northern peripheries
The event highlighted the contribution of EU cohesion policy and how Interreg can address the specific challenges of the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas.
Militarization of the Nordic Arctic: Environmental Implications
The Nordic Arctic regions face challenges due to the demographic situation, with declining youth populations and rising older demographics.
Eastern Economic Forum for Arctic: A Promising Focus on Climate Action
The main theme of the event, “The Far East: Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity,” centered on mutual development and the strategic importance of regions like the Arctic.
Sámi Parliament Urges Finland for Long-Term Funding of the Truth Commission’s Psychosocial Support Services
A permanent Uvja would signal that Finland’s Arctic governance transcends purely extractive debates to include Indigenous well-being and institutional resilience.