Norway reluctant to ban deep sea mining in the Arctic
Thirty-one countries have pledged to stop all deep-sea mining in polar regions at the One Planet Polar Summit, which ended in Paris on Friday (10 November), in a deal that Norway still needs to sign amid criticism of its recent…
Russia and China are opening a new anti-western front in the Arctic
On October 21 — exactly two weeks after what appeared to be deliberate EU-pipe and cable breakages in the Baltic Sea — Nato Admiral Rob Bauer made a major statement. “We must prepare for the fact that conflict can present…
In Iceland visit, Special Representative on the Arctic and High North discusses challenges of the Arctic and its growing importance
OSCE Parliamentary Vice-President and Special Representative on the Arctic and High North Rt. Hon. Mark Pritchard (United Kingdom) is concluding an official three-day visit to Iceland where he discussed security and environmental challenges that the Arctic is facing. During his…
Türkiye joins ‘Arctic treaty,’ gains access to North Pole
With the Turkish parliament ratifying the 103-year-old Spitsbergen Agreement, which allows parties to acquire property and residency in the northern archipelago, Turkish citizens can now benefit from the privilege of living and engaging in commercial activities in the Arctic region near the…
Growing International Chorus Demands Reduction of Arctic Shipping Impacts
Responding to the increasing pressure on the Arctic region by the climate crisis, more than 75 organisations and individuals – including scientists, writers, and photographers – have signed up to the ‘Arctic Ocean Action’, which calls on the international community…
Northern and Indigenous partners gather for the 4th annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting
Through the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (the Framework), Indigenous, federal, territorial and provincial partners are working collaboratively to develop long-lasting opportunities for residents of the North and Arctic, including Indigenous Peoples, that support the region’s unique needs and protect…
West restarts Arctic science with Russia, despite mistrust
Norway is leading a Western restart of science cooperation with Russia in the Arctic, puncturing an EU cordon sanitaire. “The war in Ukraine is a tragedy, a crisis, and only Russia has full responsibility for that, but at the same…
Quark Expeditions Launches New Arctic 2025 Season: “Rethink Your Bucket List”
Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, invites travelers to boldly rethink their bucket list in Arctic 2025 and choose destinations that take them beyond the standard and overly popular travel experiences. Quark Expeditions is offering an early booking…
The first Brazilian expedition to the Arctic
Operation Arctic I was the first official mission of Brazilian scientists to the region, opening a new front for the country to contribute to the fight against climate change The Arctic is a strategic region for studying climate, economic, and…