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The Polar Regions host one of the harshest and most unique ecosystems on Earth, harboring a diverse array of micro- and macro-organisms. These inhab... 
The Arctic sea-ice extent reaches its annual minimum in September, serving as a crucial indicator of climate change. The September Arctic sea-ice is... 
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- 10th CNARC Symposium - Call for Abstracts
10th CNARC Symposium - Call for Abstracts
The 10th China-Nordic Arctic Research Cooperation Symposium will be held on April 23 – 24, 2025 in Shanghai, China. This year's event is convent by Tongji University under the theme: China-Nordic Synergy towards Sustainability in the Arctic.The China-Nordic Arctic Research Center (CNARC) is[…] - Reindeer Hunting in Iceland: Reduced Quo...
Reindeer Hunting in Iceland: Reduced Quotas and Increased Fees for 2025
The Icelandic Minister of the Environment, Energy, and Climate, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, has announced the reindeer hunting quotas and permit prices for 2025. Following recommendations from the Icelandic Nature Conservation Institute, a total of 665 reindeer will be allowed to be hunted during[…] - IGEC25 - Save the date!
IGEC25 - Save the date!
The 17th International Green Energy Conference & the 6th International Conference on Energy and AI & the Arctic Energy Forum will be held in the Harpa Conference Centre in Reykjavik, Iceland, from the 12-14 October with the optional educational tour on the 15th October.[…] - Polar Impact Mentorship Initiative Hosts...
Polar Impact Mentorship Initiative Hosts Panel on Successful Collaborations in Polar Research
The Polar Impact Mentorship Initiative invites members of the polar research community to a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring what makes collaborations "successful."The event, scheduled for February 28 from 10-11 a.m. EST | 3-4 p.m. GMT, will bring together experts from various disciplines to[…] - New Arctic Maps Now Available on Arctic ...
New Arctic Maps Now Available on Arctic Portal
Arctic Portal is pleased to announce the latest addition to our online resources—an expanded collection of Arctic maps that provide valuable insights into the region’s geography, sea ice extent, and varying definitions of the Arctic.These new maps enhance our ability to visualize and[…] - Call for Nominations - 2025 Arctic Acade...
Call for Nominations - 2025 Arctic Academic Action Award!
UArctic and the Arctic Circle welcome nominations for the 2025 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award until April 30, 2025. The Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award serves to promote and raise awareness of promising projects which address climate change through concrete actions and plans. - Greenland Calls Parliamentary Elections ...
Greenland Calls Parliamentary Elections Amid Growing Political Tensions
Parliamentary elections have been called in Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, with voters set to head to the polls on March 11. The election comes at a critical time for the country, as Prime Minister Mute B. Egede seeks re-election, citing "unprecedented[…] - Another storm about to hit Iceland!
Another storm about to hit Iceland!
New Information (5th February, 2 PM): A Red Weather Warning has been issued for nearly all of Iceland due to severe weather conditions. Strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 50 m/s, are expected, particularly affecting the northern regions of the country. Iceland has[…] - Arena for the Gap Analysis of the Existi...
Arena for the Gap Analysis of the Existing Arctic Science Co-Operations in Monaco
The 4th AASCO workshop (Arena for the Gap Analysis of Existing Arctic Science Co-Operations) is taking place at the Oceanographic Institute/Prince Albert I Foundation in Monaco on February 4-5, 2025. Organized by the University of Helsinki and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, in[…] - Arctic Pavillion at the COP29
Arctic Pavillion at the COP29
On 11-22 November 2024, the Northern Forum hosted the first-of-its-kind Arctic Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. - Happy Lunar New Year 2025! 新年快乐
Happy Lunar New Year 2025! 新年快乐
Today, January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake. The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is currently being celebrated over 16 days, culminating today, Wednesday, January 29, with the grand Lantern Festival.
Arctic Community
- 13 days remaining until the 10th International ...
13 days remaining until the 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference «The Far East and the Arctic: Sustainable Development»
The event will be held on 13 and 14 March at the Rossiya Segodnya International Multimedia Press Centre and the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. - Apply by 10 March to be a part of the Gé...
Apply by 10 March to be a part of the Génération Cryosphère program
The Albédo Foundation for the Cryosphere launches the “Génération Cryosphère” program, an initiative to support a new generation of French-speaking researchers specializing in the study of the polar regions and high-altitudes. This program aims to identify, promote and support 16 young, French-speaking doctoral students by offering them exceptional opportunities for[…] - Regular registration for on-site attendance of ...
Regular registration for on-site attendance of ASSW 2025 closing on 5 March
The regular registration for on-site attendance of the ASSW 2025 (inc. ICARP IV Summit) in Boulder is closing on 5 March 2025. If you are planning to attend on-site in Boulder and have not registered yet, please do so as soon as possible before that deadline on the ASSW 2025 website https://assw.info/registration. There will be only very[…] - Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award 2025
Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award 2025
UArctic and the Arctic Circle welcome nominations for the 2025 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award. The Award aims to further the development of new ideas that could contribute materially to preventing, mitigating, adapting, and reversing the effects of climate change in the Arctic. 100,000 euros of unrestricted funds are[…] - Survey Invitation - ICARP IV Research Priority ...
Survey Invitation - ICARP IV Research Priority Team 3
Participate in the survey of the ICARP IV Research Priority Team 3 - Understanding the dynamics and resilience of Arctic social-ecological systems to foster sustainable futures, and help establish future research priorities for the Arctic region! Every ~10 years the International Arctic Science Committee endeavors to identify a set of research priorities that can[…] - Vladimir Vasilev attends Presidential Grants Fo...
Vladimir Vasilev attends Presidential Grants Foundation expert meeting
On Monday 24 February, the Presidential Grants Foundation held an expert meeting at the Presidential Executive Office in Moscow. - PORA organises Arctic Youth Roundtable in Moscow
PORA organises Arctic Youth Roundtable in Moscow
On 20 February, the Project Office for Arctic Development, together with the Arctic Youth Project, organised the «Development of Arctic Youth Movements. In search of common meanings». - IASC Medal 2025 Awarded to to Professor Vladimi...
IASC Medal 2025 Awarded to to Professor Vladimir Romanovsky
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) awards the 2025 IASC Medal to Professor Vladimir Romanovsky (University of Alaska Fairbanks, US) for his exceptional and sustained contributions to Arctic science, particularly in the field of permafrost research. Over nearly four decades, Professor Romanovsky has been a leading figure in advancing permafrost science and modeling, significantly enhancing[…] - Guest lecture on “The Sami culture in Eas...
Guest lecture on “The Sami culture in Eastern and central Europe”
Dr Joanna Kodzik, Junior Full Professor at MIARC, will deliver the guest lecture as a part of the of research seminar “Diversity in Teaching and Education: Embracing Cultural Heritage, Inclusivity, and Pedagogical Innovation” at the University of Lapland, on 18 February 2025. - Arctic Youth Dialogue 2025: Call for Participants
Arctic Youth Dialogue 2025: Call for Participants
Passionate about the Arctic and a just, sustainable transition? Want to engage in meaningful discussions with youth from Europe and the Arctic? Apply for the Arctic Youth Dialogue 2025, 22-27 June in Kittilä, Finland! - Eda Ayaydin - visiting researcher at the Mersho...
Eda Ayaydin - visiting researcher at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies at Ohio State University
Eda Ayaydin, Post-Doc at MIARC, will spend time as a visiting researcher at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies at Ohio State University during the Spring and Summer terms of 2025.
Announcements
- Save the date - EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous ...
Save the date - EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples’ and Youth Dialogues - 26-27 June 2025, Kittilä, Finland
The European Commission is organising the next edition of the EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue, and EU-Arctic Youth Dialogue. The events are organised in cooperation with the local, regional, and national authorities of Finland and will take place in Levi, Kittilä on 26 - 27 June 2025, with side[…] - Webcast: Three Years of War in Ukraine: Taking ...
Webcast: Three Years of War in Ukraine: Taking Stock
Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 11:30am – 12:30pm ET 6th Floor Flom Auditorium, Woodrow Wilson CenterRegister for webcastRegister for in personFebruary 24, 2025, marks the third year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war has gone through many phases, from Ukraine's early battlefield successes in repelling the Russian invasion to Russia's recent[…] - Discussion on Iceland‘s Foreign Policy wi...
Discussion on Iceland‘s Foreign Policy with Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs on Feb. 20 and Film Making on Feb. 18
Please Register on Eventbrite for the Foreign Policy event:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discussion-on-icelands-foreign-policy-tickets-1223564366959Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, joins us on February 20th, 2025, to discuss Iceland‘s foreign policy outlook and external trade.Minister Gunnarsdóttir will spend the first 15 minutes of the event discussing the government's foreign policy priorities and external trade. This[…] - Forum and Exhibition Chemical Industry of Russi...
Forum and Exhibition Chemical Industry of Russia 2025 - registration is open!
I am pleased to announce that registration is open for the International Forum and Exhibition Chemical Industry of Russia, which will be held on 24-25 June 2025, Irkutsk, Russia.Request a brochure Programme highlights:150+ TOP EXECUTIVES from leading chemical companies will gather to address the industry’s most pressing challenges in one[…] - UArctic Member Bulletin for February 2025
UArctic Member Bulletin for February 2025
UArctic member bulletin for the month of February 2025 has just been released. Lead storyUArctic announces upcoming Executive Vice-PresidentUArctic is delighted to announce that Professor Jouko Niinimäki will join its senior leadership team as Executive Vice-President in April 2025. In this pivotal new role, representing a significant strengthening of UArctic’s leadership[…] - ASSW 2025: Early Bird Registration Ends Today
ASSW 2025: Early Bird Registration Ends Today
Hello everyone,Today, 31 January 2025, is the final day for the Early Bird registration rate for Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 in Boulder, Colorado (20-28 March 2025). After today, rates will increase. (Please ignore this message if you have already registered.)Register here: https://assw.info/registration.The ASSW Program is now also online,[…] - Preferential Rates Are Sailing Away - Grab Your...
Preferential Rates Are Sailing Away - Grab Your Spot at Digitalised Smart Ports Conference 2025
The future of maritime operations isn't on the horizon—it's docking in Valencia, Spain on 26th-27th March at the Digitalised Smart Ports Conference 2025. Experience first-hand how AI, automation, and advanced analytics that are revolutionizing port operations across the globe in the maritime industry.How This Conference Will Shape the Future of[…] - High North Dialogue 2025: Read The Preliminary ...
High North Dialogue 2025: Read The Preliminary Program
Registration just opened for the High North Dialogue 2025, taking place March 26-27 in Bodø, Norway. The preliminary program is now available, offering a glimpse into the engaging sessions and discussions planned for this year’s conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to join key stakeholders shaping the future of the Arctic!Here[…] - UArctic Member Bulletin for January 2025
UArctic Member Bulletin for January 2025
Season’s Greetings from the UArctic International Secretariat! We are excited to share this special January edition of the Member Bulletin, featuring the 2025 Letter from the President. Additionally, we would like to kindly remind you about the upcoming 2025 Assembly Meeting. Our regular Member Bulletin format will resume with February’s[…] - Register now for Davos 2025 events
Register now for Davos 2025 events
We have once again pitched our tents outside the Berghotel Schatzalp in Davos for the World Economic Forum 2025 for the eighth time. We are here to put science at the heart of the action and we will be speaking Science to Power with a vibrant line-up of high-level sessions[…] - Job opportunity: Officer of the European Polar ...
Job opportunity: Officer of the European Polar Coordination Office
Dear polar research community,We wish you a successful and fulfilling New Year 2025!We are excited to share that, with the start of the New Year, the EPB has started operating its new office located at the Arctic Centre, Umeå University, Sweden, which now hosts the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO).In[…]
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, March 08, 2025 - March 09
Gordon Research Seminar: Understanding the Role of Sea Ice in Polar Ecosystem Dynamics
Province of Lucca, Italy
Gordon Research Seminar: Understanding the Role of Sea Ice in Polar Ecosystem Dynamics
Province of Lucca, Italy
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - March 20
Downstream Russia and CIS 2025
Saint Petersburg, St Petersburg, Russia
Downstream Russia and CIS 2025
Saint Petersburg, St Petersburg, Russia
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Northern Forum - India: Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development
Vivekananda International Foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India
The Northern Forum - India: Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development
Vivekananda International Foundation, 3, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India
