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05.02.2025
Iceland has been experiencing extreme weather patterns this winter, with frequent and extreme fluctuations that often disturb transportation both on l... Arctic Portal News
Iceland has been experiencing extreme weather patterns this winter, with frequent and extreme fluctuations that often disturb transportation both on l... 
The 4th AASCO workshop (Arena for the Gap Analysis of Existing Arctic Science Co-Operations) is taking place at the Oceanographic Institute/Prince A... Arctic Pavillion at the COP29
30.01.2025
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, Azerbai... Latest News
- 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. - Thematic Network on Arctic Cultures and ...
Thematic Network on Arctic Cultures and History held its international workshop "Aurora borealis - observations, descriptions and visualisations" in Versailles
An international workshop dedicated to the textual and visual representations of northern lights in the past and present was held at Panhard Pavillion on UVSQ’s science campus in Versailles, January 23, 2025. - Arctic Frontiers 2025 - Beyond Borders
Arctic Frontiers 2025 - Beyond Borders
The Arctic Frontiers 2025 program is set, featuring impactful sessions, science discussions, side events, and networking to shape the pan-Arctic future. - Award Winner Nears Fish Feed Deal: Eyes ...
Award Winner Nears Fish Feed Deal: Eyes Global Market by 2028
Winner of the prestigious High North Young Entrepreneur Award, Bodø-based CapiPro, is about to secure its first contract for sustainable fish feed production. CEO Vonen urges fellow entrepreneurs to apply for this year's award. - What is Greenland?
What is Greenland?
Do you know anything about Greenland, its environment, its people & culture, its governance or its resources? Do you know why Greenland is in the World News these days?To learn more about Greenland and Greenlanders study the Arctic Portal´s QUICK FACTS about Greenland[…] - Advances in Polar Science: New Editor in...
Advances in Polar Science: New Editor in Chief addresses the vision & commitments!
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), highlighting the journal’s increased emphasis on “Climate Change, Global Communication and Sharing” and its expanded vision and commitments in the[…] - EU-PolarNet 2 Launches Open Access Stake...
EU-PolarNet 2 Launches Open Access Stakeholder Engagement Portal
EU-PolarNet 2, a Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action project, has officially launched its open access Stakeholder Engagement Portal. The portal supports researchers in deciding which stakeholders and/or rights holders they should involve in the planning and implementation of research in the polar[…] - 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[…]
Arctic Community
- Rašša project meeting in Guovdage...
Rašša project meeting in Guovdageaidnu
Rašša Project: Governing, producing, and negotiating reindeer landscapes – towards fair and sustainable use of land - Contribute your perspective on polar research p...
Contribute your perspective on polar research priorities to the Polar Early Career World Summit conversations
What is your vision of polar research for the next International Polar Year (IPY)? Provide your input now to shape the next decade of polar research! The Polar Early Career World Summit (PECWS) 2025 organizers invite polar early career community members from around the world to provide their input on[…] - Vladimir Vasilev met with the President of the ...
Vladimir Vasilev met with the President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry and the General Director of the RussiaDiscovery in Moscow
Today, on 4 February, Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum, met with Ilya Umansky, President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, and Vadim Mamontov, Vice President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry and General Director of RussiaDiscovery. - MIARC on the 4th AASCO - Arena for the Gap Anal...
MIARC on the 4th AASCO - Arena for the Gap Analysis of the Existing Arctic Science Co-Operations in Monaco
Prof. Jan Borm, Director of MIARC and UARCTIC Chair in Arctic Humanities, is one of the invited participants of the 4th AASCO workshop held at the Oceanographic Institute/Prince Albert I Foundation in Monaco, February 4-5, 2025. - The importance and impact of the northern suppl...
The importance and impact of the northern supply on the economic security of the Russian Arctic were discussed within the framework of the Safe Arctic 2025 Exercises
On January 30, a round table "Northern supply and economic security issues" was held in Arkhangelsk within the framework of the Safe Arctic 2025 business program. - WRH at the Arctic Youth Conference in Troms&osl...
WRH at the Arctic Youth Conference in Tromsø
The first Arctic Youth Conference wrapped up on 27th of January in Tromsø. It brought together 300 youth from the Arctic and was held under the Norwegian Chairship in the Arctic Council. - APECS at the Arctic Youth Conference and Arctic...
APECS at the Arctic Youth Conference and Arctic Frontiers
The end of January was an eventful yet rewarding time for the APECS International Directorate, with two back-to-back conferences: the Arctic Youth Conference (AYC) from 24-26 January, followed by Arctic Frontiers from 27-30 January. - NF Executive Director Vladimir Vasilev attended...
NF Executive Director Vladimir Vasilev attended Arctic Council meeting
Yesterday, 29 January, a regular meeting of the Arctic Council was held, the Northern Forum was represented at the meeting by Executive Director Vladimir Vasilev. - JEAN MALAURIE GUEST LECTURE SERIES: Loss Northe...
JEAN MALAURIE GUEST LECTURE SERIES: Loss Northern. Reflections on Nostalgic Transformations of the Geographies of European Identities in a Long-Term Perspective
Thomas Mohnike, Full Professor for Sacndinavian Studieus at the Univrsity of Strasbourg and Dean of the Faculty of Langues will give this lecture as a part of the Jean Malaurie guest lecture series at the Malaurie Institute of Arctic Research Monaco-UVSQ. - ASSW 2025 Early-Bird Registration Deadline Appr...
ASSW 2025 Early-Bird Registration Deadline Approaching (31 January 2025)
Registration for ASSW 2025, which includes the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) Summit, is now open. The "Early Bird" registration is available until 31 January 2025 (23:59 MST). Reduced registration fees are also available for Indigenous participants and Early Career Researchers. The conference is planned in a hybrid formatoffering[…] - IASC Activity Report: MARAT: Marine Arctic Resi...
IASC Activity Report: MARAT: Marine Arctic Resilience, Adaptations and Transformations
In the face of rapid changes, Arctic coastal communities are navigating seascapes and landscapes marked by uncertainty, challenge, and opportunity. The MARAT-IASC workshop, held in Eastman near Montreal, Canada, in November 2024, brought together a team of researchers from different countries, disciplines, and career stages to advance research aimed to[…]
Announcements
- 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[…] - 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[…]
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