Declines in plant resilience threaten carbon storage in the Arctic
Rapid warming has impacted the northern ecosystem so significantly that scientists are concerned the region’s vegetation is losing the ability to recover from climate shocks, suggests a new study.
Strange ‘modern’ structures discovered on the Arctic seafloor
Scientists have discovered a vast collection of underwater structures in a remote area of the Arctic, which offers a stunning new insight into the mysterious workings of this icy region.
The Future of Arctic Parliamentarian Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities
How can we ensure continued strong parliamentary cooperation in the Arctic region during these challenging times and promote active democratic dialogue between elected representatives in the region?
Evidence-Based Policymaking in Pessimistic Times: Germany’s New Arctic Guidelines
To tackle the crisis of slow-moving political action and fulfil the policy’s promise of strengthening research cooperation, more science diplomacy beyond the STEM-disciplines is needed.
A time of great opportunity for reconfiguring the governance of the Arctic
In this guest article argues that the time is right to reduce tension in the Arctic and that in the current geopolitical situation de-escalation is possible.
IMO designates Canadian and Norwegian Arctic as new Emission Control Areas
During the 82nd session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) significant amendments to MARPOL Annex VI were adopted.
Study explores ties between Greenland sled dogs and arctic wolves
Inuit hunters in North Greenland deliberately crossbred Greenland sled dogs with Arctic wolves, in order to create stronger and more capable dogs for Arctic hunting,
Fourth non-browning Arctic apple, made in Summerland, gets FDA approval
Researchers created the Arctic variety through a form of genetic engineering which involves the enzyme responsible for browning in apples being essentially ‘turned off’.
Arctic Oscillation and Polar Vortex Analysis and Forecasts
This analysis is intended to provide researchers
and practitioners real-time insights on one of North America’s and Europe’s leading
drivers for extreme and persistent temperature patterns.