Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Cooperation

Washington and other Democratic-led states drop lawsuit against Arctic refuge oil drilling in Alaska

Washington is proud to have led the multistate lawsuit challenging the 2020 actions regarding the Arctic Refuge

Kicking off 30 years of Arctic Council cooperation

The Arctic Council has developed into an indispensable forum not only for cooperation across the circumpolar North.

How You Can Stop Drilling in the Arctic Refuge

It’s our chance to make it crystal clear for Arctic that any company reckless enough to bid will face immediate public scrutiny and sustained opposition. 

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.

​​From the Indus to the Ice: China, Pakistan, and Lessons for Arctic Engagement

As China’s presence in the Arctic expands across scientific and security dimensions, understanding patterns in China’s global engagement is vital.

The Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship of the Arctic Council: “Unifying”

“The chairship in the glue of the Arctic Council. We learned that from Norway.”

New Russian-Chinese Collaboration in the Arctic

Russia and China will train Specialists for Maritime Navigation in Arctic.

The Arctic Council Launches New Podcast: “We Want to Bring the Arctic to the World”

The Head of Communications for the Arctic Council, Anja Salo, says she hopes the podcast will showcase that the Arctic people have many of the answers to the region’s issues.

Q&A with the new Sustainable Development Working Group Chair

Camilla Aviaja Olsen took on the role of Chair of the Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) in May 2025.