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In December of 2024, two Co-Editors-in-Chief wrote an Editorial published on current issue (Vol. 35, No. 4) of Advances in Polar Science (APS), highli... 
EU-PolarNet 2, a Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action project, has officially launched its open access Stakeholder Engagement Portal. The port... Latest News
- Advances in Polar Science: December 2024...
Advances in Polar Science: December 2024 Issue Released!
The peer-reviewed journal Advances in Polar Science (APS) has released its latest issue, Volume 35, Issue 4, in December 2024. This issue highlights critical topics, including the transformation of the Arctic economy, food safety in reindeer meat, synoptic variations in Arctic sea ice,[…] - Arctic Art and Culture - new issue publi...
Arctic Art and Culture - new issue published!
The Latest Issue of Arctic Art & Culture has been published – A Glimpse Into the Creative Heart of the Arctic. The popular science journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary blend of education, research, and artistic innovation in the Arctic, is now available. This unique[…] - Winter Traditions of Siberia’s Ind...
Winter Traditions of Siberia’s Indigenous Peoples: A Blend of Ancestral Rituals and Christian Influences
The vast, frozen expanse of Siberia is home to numerous indigenous groups, including the Nenets, Evenki, and Sakha (Yakuts). These communities have long celebrated the winter period with unique rituals and customs tied to their environment and spiritual beliefs. Over centuries, their traditions[…] - Inuit Christmas and New Year: Celebratin...
Inuit Christmas and New Year: Celebrating Quviasukvik and Winter Traditions
The Arctic winter is a season of magic and endurance for Inuit communities across Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Far from the commercial hustle of many holiday traditions, Inuit celebrations of Christmas and New Year embody a deep connection with the land, community, and[…] - Sámi Christmas Traditions: Blendi...
Sámi Christmas Traditions: Blending Nature, Spirit, and Christian Influence
The Sámi people, Indigenous to the northern regions of Scandinavia, Finland, and parts of Russia, have long celebrated the winter season with unique customs and beliefs that reflect their deep connection to nature and the Arctic environment. While many Sámi traditions predate Christianity,[…] - Scandinavian Christmas Traditions: The N...
Scandinavian Christmas Traditions: The Nisse and Its Role as Farm Guardian and Christmas Helper
Scandinavia's holiday season would not be complete without the Nisse, a mythical household spirit steeped in rich folklore. Known as the "Nisse" in Norway and Denmark, the "Tomte" in Sweden, and the "Tonttu" in Finland, this figure is more than just a cheerful[…] - Win 50 000 NOK For Your Start-Up as the ...
Win 50 000 NOK For Your Start-Up as the High North Young Entrepreneur 2025!
Last year, a company from northern Norway won the prestigious award. Now the search begins for next year's finalists for the High North Young Entrepreneur award. Present your business idea to an international audience and compete for 50,000 NOK in funding! Deadline: February[…] - Who is the next High North Hero 2025?
Who is the next High North Hero 2025?
Nomination is open now!Nominate outstanding individuals or organizations making significant contributions to Arctic development. - Christmas Traditions in the Arctic: Cele...
Christmas Traditions in the Arctic: Celebrating with Santa Clauses, Julenisser, and Indigenous Winter Customs
In the Arctic regions, Christmas traditions blend folklore, community spirit, and the powerful presence of winter landscapes. From the mischievous Yule Lads in Iceland to the helpful Julenisser in Scandinavia and the unique Indigenous customs of the Sámi and Siberian peoples, Arctic Christmas[…] - Arctic Yearbook 2024 launched! exploring...
Arctic Yearbook 2024 launched! exploring Arctic Relations: Transformations, Legacies & Futures
The Arctic Yearbook 2024 was formally launched on the 18th November, marking another milestone in the study and understanding of Arctic governance, economics, environment, and society. This year’s edition, themed "Arctic Relations: Transformations, Legacies, and Futures," is now available on the Arctic Portal[…] - Unfreezing Arctic Cooperation: The Arcti...
Unfreezing Arctic Cooperation: The Arctic Pavilion Debuts at COP29
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.
Arctic Community
- IASC Activity Report: BEPSII Early-Career Resea...
IASC Activity Report: BEPSII Early-Career Research Exchange Award
Understanding the role of sea ice in the Earth's system requires global collaboration across a broad variety of disciplines. Contributing to this effort, BEPSII (Biogeochemical Exchange Processes at Sea-Ice Interfaces) is an open international network of polar marine scientists dedicated to investigating biogeochemical and ecological processes in sea-ice zones. BEPSII members[…] - IASC Activity Report: Summer School and Worksho...
IASC Activity Report: Summer School and Workshop on “Polar Climates: Theoretical, Observational and Modelling Advances”
The 2024 ICTP NORP/SORP summer school and workshop was an international collaboration to educate early career scientists on how polar regions interact with the rest of the world through the ocean, atmosphere, the cryosphere and ecological systems. The meeting was organized as a 7-day summer school with a 3-day workshop[…] - New issue of Inter-Nord has just been published...
New issue of Inter-Nord has just been published by MIARC
MIARC is proud to announce that the latest issue of Inter-Nord has just been published online. Inter-Nord 23 contains a special section dedicated to Iceland and also features artwork by Icelandic artist Þóra Sigurðardóttir. - The Northern Forum attended the opening ceremon...
The Northern Forum attended the opening ceremony of the Tattinsky Lyceum's new building
Today, 28 December, the Northern Forum took part in the opening ceremony of the new building of the A.E. Mordinov Tattinsky Lyceum in the village of Ytyk-Kyuel in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). - Senator and former head of Yakutia Egor Borisov...
Senator and former head of Yakutia Egor Borisov became a Goodwill Ambassador of the Northern Forum
Member of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation - representative of the executive branch of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Agro-Food Policy and Nature Management and former head of the republic Egor Borisov has been appointed[…] - Vladimir Vasiliev took part in Commission on Co...
Vladimir Vasiliev took part in Commission on Compatriots Living Abroad Meeting
On Thursday, 26 December, Vladimir Vasiliev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum, took part in a meeting of the Commission on Compatriots Living Abroad under the Government of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra. - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday season! - MIARC's member Eda Ayaydin defends her PhD
MIARC's member Eda Ayaydin defends her PhD
Eda Ayaydin will defend her PhD entitled "Performing and Reconstructing Sovereignty: Norwegian-Russian Relations in Contemporary Arctic Geopolitics" on Friday, December 20, 2024, at UVSQ/University Paris-Saclay. - POLARIN - Call for ECR co-authors to develop tr...
POLARIN - Call for ECR co-authors to develop training material on polar research
Do you want to share your polar fieldwork experience with fellow early career researchers? Are you currently preparing to conduct polar fieldwork for the first time? Apply now to join APECS in developing training material for users of polar research infrastructure! As part of the POLARIN project, APECS is inviting[…] - IASC Wishes You Happy Holidays and an Arctic Ne...
IASC Wishes You Happy Holidays and an Arctic New Year
As the year comes to a close, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a bright, Arctic New Year! We are thrilled to share the IASC 2025 Calendar, now available for download. Click on the picture cover below to get your copy and enjoy it throughout the year. - CfA: Inter-Nord issue 24 (2025)
CfA: Inter-Nord issue 24 (2025)
The editorial committee invites scientific articles, pieces of creative writing, interview, book review or other writings about the Arctic to be submitted to the international, peer-reviewed journal Inter-Nord 24. Deadline: 31 March 2025.
Announcements
- 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[…] - EU-Polarnet 2 Christmas newsletter - December 2024
EU-Polarnet 2 Christmas newsletter - December 2024
As we approach the festive season and the end of 2024, the EU-PolarNet team looks back with pride and gratitude on the achievements and milestones of our project. This Christmas newsletter also marks the final issue of EU-PolarNet, as we conclude nearly a decade of work dedicated to advancing European[…] - OPEN CALL: 8th International Symposium on Arcti...
OPEN CALL: 8th International Symposium on Arctic Research (ISAR-8) / Tokyo 2025
The Japan Consortium for Arctic Environmental Research (JCAR) is pleased to announce that the 8th International Symposium on Arctic Research (ISAR-8) will be held in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan, on October 28-31, 2025. This event will be held in an in-person format.The scientific program of ISAR-8 consists of Plenary, Regular, and[…] - True North: Your monthly connection to the Ted ...
True North: Your monthly connection to the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies - November 2024
Greetings,We’re thrilled to bring you the November issue of True North, highlighting the insights from the recent Anchorage Security and Defense Conference and more!ASDC 2024 explored critical topics such as geostrategic challenges in the Arctic, emerging threats, and opportunities for collaboration in this vital region. With engaging keynotes, expert panel[…] - Position Available: Deputy Secretary - Arctic M...
Position Available: Deputy Secretary - Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)
Date13 November 2024Position AvailableDeputy SecretaryArctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)Tromsø, NorwayApplication deadline: 24 November 2024For more information, go to:https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/270439/deputy-secretary-…The Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) invites applications for a Deputy Secretary. This permanent, full-time position will be located in Tromsø, Norway.Responsibilities include:Supporting the implementation of the AMAP multi-year work-plan by[…] - FACE Newsletter - November 2024
FACE Newsletter - November 2024
Successful Completion of Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di’s 2024 Arctic VoyageZhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di has successfully completed its 2024 Arctic Voyage (FACE2024) Led by Sun Yat-sen University, the voyage departed from Guangzhou on July 26 and returned on October 7, covering a total duration of 74 days[…] - We're Hiring - Arctic Program Manager
We're Hiring - Arctic Program Manager
TitleArctic Program Manager PurposeLead development of the Institute’s Arctic Program and manage its various projects.About the InstituteThe Institute of the North is an independent, non-partisan think tank, based in Anchorage Alaska. We believe that the world’s resources should go to benefit local people. To that end, we conduct research, engage citizens[…] - ICARP IV webinar series coming up
ICARP IV webinar series coming up
Join us for ICARP IV webinar series introducing 7 Research Priority Teams (RPTs) taking place in September and October 2024. RPTs will work with the input provided through the ICARP IV Community Engagement process to:Define the knowledge gaps and research priorities for the next decade for their topic area based[…] - EPB - Upcoming Webinars in 2024
EPB - Upcoming Webinars in 2024
Join us for ICARP IV webinar series introducing 7 Research Priority Teams (RPTs) taking place in September and October 2024. RPTs will work with the input provided through the ICARP IV Community Engagement process to:Define the knowledge gaps and research priorities for the next decade for their topic area based[…] - Paneldikusjon: Norge i Arktis: Globale endringe...
Paneldikusjon: Norge i Arktis: Globale endringer og norske strategier
11. September 18:00 (dørene åpner 17:30)Boksen, Kulturhuset i OsloVår geografiske beliggenhet er konstant, men vår geopolitiske posisjon og rolle er i endring. Etter hvert som globale maktdynamikker utvikler seg, endres også Norges politiske rolle, spesielt i Arktis. NATO-ekspansjon, økt militær tilstedeværelse, og intensiverende rivalisering mellom stormaktene former det strategiske landskapet.PANELDELTAGEREStatssekretær[…] - Are you a teacher who wants to make a differenc...
Are you a teacher who wants to make a difference on climate change? Enroll for the Carbon Act MOOC
CARBON ACT MOOC: INNOVATIVE TEACHING FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS Starting on 9 September 2024Join this transformative course and:✓ LEARN: Enhance your understanding on the science behind climate change, its causes, impacts, and solutions.✓ TEACH: Discover innovative teaching strategies to integrate climate across your curriculum.✓ ACT: Design your own Learning Scenario on[…]
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