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Norway’s Government Cuts Culture as Part of the Arctic Strategy

In the national budget for 2025, the Norwegian government proposes a cut of NOK 4 million in funds for cultural cooperation in the Arctic.

Study explores ties between Greenland sled dogs and arctic wolves

Inuit hunters in North Greenland deliberately crossbred Greenland sled dogs with Arctic wolves, in order to create stronger and more capable dogs for Arctic hunting,

Migrating Seabirds Are Bringing Forever Chemicals Into the Arctic

New research shows how toxic chemicals hitch a ride with seabirds flying from southern latitudes to the Arctic.

The Arctic Seed Vault Shows the Flawed Logic of Climate Adaptation

The difficulties of the Svalbard seed repository illustrate why we need to prevent climate disaster rather than plan for it

Nunavut’s newest cultural centre rethinks the basics of building in the Arctic

A new cultural centre in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, will provide space where elders can share traditional skills such as how to prepare meat and animal hide, and how to sew.

Denning of the critically endangered Arctic fox successful for the third consecutive year in Finland

This summer, three successful Arctic fox dens have been observed in Finland in the Enontekiö fell area.

The Coldest Geopolitical Hotspot: Global Powers Vie for Arctic Dominance over Greenland

Why has a remote, frozen island seen rising interest and involvement from foreign powers in recent years?

Climate Justice in the Arctic

Gunn-Britt outlines how climate change is impacting the livelihoods and daily lives of the Saami people in Arctic.

Arctic Caribou Officially listed as Endangered

Due to declining population numbers, the Arctic caribou has been listed as Endangered on the Northwest Territories list of Species at Risk.

Accepting uncertainty in sustainable fisheries is essential in a rapidly changing Arctic

Climate change is making it almost impossible to decide how much, where and what to sustainably fish as the fate of future fisheries is becoming increasingly uncertain.