We must strengthen Arctic defences to deter Putin
Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Yvette Cooper is touring the Arctic Circle to bolster regional security and to highlight the importance of putting up a stronger challenge against hostile states who seek to meddle in the High North.
All eyes on the Arctic: The geopolitical race over the Far North
An abundance of natural resources, faster trade routes and military advantages have powers around the globe vying for a slice of the Arctic Circle.
The Sixth US National Climate Assessment
Our review demonstrates that many of the report’s central claims—such as the absence of trends in extreme weather, or the notion that carbon dioxide is broadly beneficial—are misleading or outright wrong.
Facts About the Arctic in January 2026
Note that for the hardy, swimming is still possible north of Svalbard, in parts of Hudson Bay and the North Water Polynya.
Finland’s Role in NATO and the Arctic
Finland had greater risks during the NATO accession process than many other European states had for their own security.
Is the EU Preparing to Challenge U.S. Ambitions in the Arctic?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa issued a joint statement emphasizing Arctic security as a key EU priority.
Reindeer on thin ice. On how winter rain is changing the Arctic
The phenomenon of rain on snow (ROS) has become a spectacular effect of rising winter air temperatures.
The Arctic: Record Low Winter Sea Ice and Orange Rivers
The 2025 Report Card shows a still-worrying situation for the Arctic climate, including the loss of sea ice and warmer temperatures.
Arctic climate action award highlights collaborative research
Shorter winters, thinning sea ice, vegetation change and shifting wildlife distributions have been recorded by Indigenous hunters and land users across the Arctic.