Facts About the Arctic in October 2025
Reverting to JAXA/ViSHOP extent, after flatlining for most of September the refreeze has started in earnest over the last two weeks.
Believes the Arctic Council Will Survive
The Arctic Council’s main work takes place in six working groups and one expert group, under which many projects are organized.
Russia’s Arctic Strategy to be Imminently Revised
Recent reports suggest that the Russian State Council is preparing a new long-term plan for Russia’s Arctic zone, which will set the country on a path of securitization and economic and resource consolidation over the next 25 years
ARCUS Shuts Down, Highlights Dire Situation for US Arctic Researchers
“There is tremendous fear among Arctic researchers in the United States. I have colleagues who are afraid to speak to the press about the shutdown due to fears of retaliation.”
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.