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Facts About the Arctic in August 2024

In particular the sea ice between the North Pole and northern Greenland is remarkably fragmented.

Moscow’s Arctic policy is based on lies and corruption

Mikhail Krutikhin argues that several of the major industrial projects currently under development in the Russian Arctic are nothing but a scam and part of a grand corruption scheme.

Researchers return to Arctic to test integrated sensor nodes

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

Can India’s Arctic aspiration lead to effective trilateral cooperation with Russia, China?

India is paying increasing attention to the Arctic region, as evidenced by the discussion of Arctic issues during the talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia in early July.

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.

SOS Arctic 2024: mission accomplished!

An 8-person team to develop the zero-impact expedition for extreme polar conditions.

Ancient Arctic Organisms Key Threat in Global ‘Polycrisis’

UN Environment Programme adds permafrost melt and AI-controlled drones to a long list of environmental and social threats.

Turning the Tide for Imperiled Arctic Biodiversity

As carbon emissions rise and far-northern human activities expand, the fabric of Arctic ecosystems and the communities that rely on them continue to unravel.

Combatting Shipping Emissions in the Arctic

A particularly troubling form of pollution for the Arctic is emissions of black carbon.