Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

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Politicians talk about Arctic sovereignty

The pandemic meant I didn’t have many opportunities to return home, and I was happy to be back Arctic.

Sustainable governance of agricultural land in Arctic Norway

Agriculture in Arctic relies on preserving its limited production base.

Food, transitions and Indigenous knowledges in Arctic

Finding new pathways towards resilient societies in the High North, in the Arctic.

Microplastics in Arctic waters threaten spotted seals and humans

Samples of spotted seal stomachs, obtained from traditional subsistence hunts conducted by indigenous communities, were used for analysis.

The polar bears living in an abandoned Arctic weather station

A photographer’s iconic shot of polar bears in abandoned buildings on a Russian island in Arctic shines a spotlight on wider changes in their behaviour.

Saami Council Criticizes E.U.’s Raw Materials Plan

The statement raised particular concern about the Act’s fast-track permitting system, which the Council argues sidelines the right to free, prior and informed consent.

The Race for the Arctic Is Undermining Indigenous Rights

The Arctic region is becoming a theater for competition between states over its resources and geopolitical advantages.

International Polar Bear Day Advances Research and Protection For Vulnerable Moms and Cubs

February 27, 2025 marks the 20th annual International Polar Bear Day, a day hosted by Polar Bears International (PBI) to advance Arctic conservation during the season when polar bear moms and cubs are snug in their dens.

Ingrid A. Medby Has Researched the Arctic Identity

Researcher Ingrid A. Medby has researched the Arctic state identity and what the term ‘Arctic’ entails for state employees in Norway, Canada, and Iceland.