Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Cooperation

On the Arctic, India must think beyond just energy

India’s Arctic ties are crucial for monsoon stability and climate protection. Collaboration with the US is essential for safeguarding the region amidst geopolitical tensions.

Japan moves to promote rule of law in Arctic

The government is aiming to enhance a free and open international order based on the rule of law in the Arctic

Svalbard-research becomes more important for China

China’s Polar Research Institute agrees to prepare joint Arctic scientific projects with Russian partners. This became clear during a recent visit to Barentsburg on Svalbard.

Carbon Brief joins scientists live at the UK’s Arctic Research Station

The speakers explained more about the research that climate scientists are conducting in the Arctic.

Introducing Sea Ice Today

The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) has launched an upgraded and streamlined Sea Ice Today website

Nuclear icebreaker undertakes international expedition to North Pole

Titled ‘Icebreaker of Knowledge’, the expedition aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker ’50 Let Pobedy’, involved participants from countries.

Arctic sovereignty message for western Nunavut

“It’s very important that we do everything we can to protect our Arctic and Arctic sovereignty — and defence is very important.”

Battle of Arctic Claims for Continental Shelf’s oil and gas pieces

Some northern coastal countries hoping to intensify their efforts to expand their sovereignty claims to the Arctic coastal areas.

Researchers return to Arctic to test integrated sensor nodes

The nodes are intended to become part of a widespread sea-ice monitoring network.