Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Cooperation

Vatican to Return Indigenous Artifacts to Canada

The return is part of ongoing discussions between Indigenous organizations and the Vatican.

EXPO 2025: International co-operation in the Arctic

Climate change, new technology and changing geopolitical realities are transforming the Arctic faster than ever before.

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.

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.”

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.

A New Festival of Futures: Young Voices Converge in Russia

At its core, the World Youth Festival Assembly aimed to foster dialogue among the rising generation of professionals, activists, and entrepreneurs.

Supporting Sámi civil society across the Arctic and northern peripheries

The event highlighted the contribution of EU cohesion policy and how Interreg can address the specific challenges of the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas.

Eastern Economic Forum for Arctic: A Promising Focus on Climate Action

The main theme of the event, “The Far East: Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity,” centered on mutual development and the strategic importance of regions like the Arctic.

Transport Summit Offers Jaw-Dropping New Insights

Global leaders met in Moscow at the International Transport Summit 2025 to share solutions for urban mobility that could be useful for Arctic challenges.