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Facts About the Arctic in January 2025

The New Year began with JAXA/ViSHOP extent lowest for the date in the satellite era, just below 2018.

European Critical Minerals Strategy Gains Arctic Foothold

This acquisition represents an important step in Europe’s efforts to achieve strategic autonomy in critical minerals.

‘Huge shift’ in Arctic research methods putting science in Inuit hands: Nunavut premier

Nunavik counting beluga in Marralik estuary; Qikiqtaaluk Corp. learning more about what’s living in Nunavut’s coastal waters.

Arctic tundra becoming the great source of carbon dioxide emissions

2024 Arctic Report Card tracks rapid, complex Arctic change.

The decline of Arctic sea ice: Causes, impacts, and future projections

Arctic sea ice loss is expected to continue over the next decades, with implications for the climate system and Arctic communities and ecosystems.

Confronting Arctic Insecurity Implications for the United States and NATO

Geopolitics and strategic competition mean the Arctic security landscape is changing fast.

Canada to open consulates, appoint Arctic ambassador under new foreign policy

Canada will open consulates in Alaska and Greenland, appoint an Arctic ambassador and continue its boundary negotiations with the United States over the Beaufort Sea. 

Fresh Facts About the Arctic in December 2024

Christmas is coming, and even as we speak Snow White is heading for the geographical North Pole to assist Santa’s little helpers in their annual gift delivery mission.

Finland to withdraw from Barents Euro-Arctic Council after 2025

Finland’s goal is a stable and prosperous Nordic region, and we will continue to invest in it through various forms of cooperation.