The Arctic is more important than ever, why is Canada paring back its Arctic engagement?
While Canada announced it will close its Arctic centre in Norway, Washington shared plans to re-establish a U.S. post there. The recent announcement that Canada is closing its Canadian International Arctic Centre in Oslo is puzzling. This not only comes as Arctic…
On thin ice: Who “owns” the Arctic?
As the climate heats up, so do talks over land ownership in the Arctic. What does Canadian Arctic Sovereignty look like as the ice melts? he ship’s searchlight pencils its beam from one suspect cake of ice to the next….
European Court of Human Rights rules ‘Arctic 30’ were arbitrarily detained
The European Court of Human Rights issued its ruling today in the long-running case of the Arctic 30 v Russia, finding that Russian authorities arbitrarily detained the 28 Greenpeace activists and two freelance journalists and violated their right to freedom…
Time To Work Together to Protect Arctic Biodiversity
Species around the globe are under threat – from mammals and birds to fish and reptiles. In fact, global wildlife populations have decreased an average of 69 per cent in the past 50 years. And the climate crisis is only making the problem worse. In…
Russia bans World Wildlife Fund, accusing the environmental group of undermining Arctic development
Russia’s Prosectuor General has outlawed the local operations of the World Wildlife Fund, designating the group as an “undesirable organization” on the grounds that it poses a threat to Russia’s national security: Under the pretext of preserving the environment, WWF carries out…
Russia could return to Arctic Council ‘when conditions are right’: ICC Canada president
Russia could come back to the Arctic Council if and when the war in Ukraine comes to an end, according to Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada president Lisa Qiluqqi Koperqualuk. Koperqualuk gave a lecture on “why Inuit matter globally” about Indigenous…
Brazil to make first expedition to the Arctic Circle as part of unprecedented research
Brazil has decided to send an expedition to the Arctic. Planned for 12 July, Operation Arctic I involves a nine-day trip by five Brazilian researchers from different universities to Longyearbyen, the capital of Spitsbergen (Svalbard), located beyond the Arctic Circle….
Arctic and Northern Challenge program
The Arctic and Northern Challenge program aims to address pressing issues impacting the quality of life of Northern peoples. The program is committed to prioritizing Northern-led research projects that have a strong focus on Northern capacity building. By providing both…
International experts convene to discuss pressing environmental issues in the High North
On May 12, McGill University co-hosted the final day of the Arctic Frontiers Summit in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Arctic Frontiers. Over 60 participants, including representatives from the governments of Canada, Norway, and Quebec, as well as McGill faculty,…