The European Union’s Arctic policy “in a hove-to position”
The Union’s Arctic policy has not been updated or adapted whilst the geopolitical context has changed radically with Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which has undermined the security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic area.
Why Arctic cooperation with China is beneficial for South Korea
The importance of the Arctic shipping route has thus regained global focus, attracting significant interest not only from China, but also from Northeast Asian countries including South Korea.
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.
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.”
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.
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”.
Facts About the Arctic in September 2025
At the beginning of last month JAXA/ViSHOP extent was third lowest for the date in the satellite era.