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,…
UK launch new Arctic and Antarctic expeditions
The UK Polar Network and Clean Planet Foundation, with polar explorer Antony Jinman, have launched Science Expedition for young polar researchers. The UK Polar Network and Clean Planet Foundation have launched an Arctic and Antarctic Science Expedition. Antony Jinman is…
The Rise and Sudden Fall of the Arctic Council
With a NATO state back at its helm, the Arctic Council will officially resume its work.
Arctic exceptionalism is over
Today the Arctic Council, the main regional forum of the eight Arctic states, transferred its Chairmanship from Russia to Norway.
China Wants to Support Norway in Restoring the Arctic Council
“Promoting international cooperation in the Arctic is the way to go. Geopolitical competition and confrontation should not hinder international cooperation in the region. China is paying close attention to Norway taking over the chairship of the Arctic Council next month…
The EU in the Arctic
In light of growing global geopolitical turmoil, this article will discuss the rise of tensions in the Arctic and the EU’s Arctic interests.
The End of Arctic Illusions
While the Northern European Arctic states—Norway, Sweden, and Finland—have been eager to cooperate with Russia in the Arctic in good faith, Russia has used the narrative of “Arctic exceptionalism” and framing the region as a zone of low tensions as a screen for its military build-up.