The Arctic Yearbook 2024 was formally launched on the 18th November, marking another milestone in the study and understanding of Arctic governance,... Arctic Portal News
The Arctic Yearbook 2024 was formally launched on the 18th November, marking another milestone in the study and understanding of Arctic governance,... 
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,... 
In Arctic Policies of the Nordic Countries, published in The New Nordic Lexicon on September 17, 2024, author Kat Hodgson examines how Arctic policies... Latest News
- Honoring International Inuit Day: Celebr...
Honoring International Inuit Day: Celebrating the Diversity, Resilience, and Heritage of the Inuit Peoples
Today, November 7, is International Inuit Day—a day dedicated to honoring the Inuit peoples and their remarkable culture, resilience, and contributions to the world. Celebrated annually, this day recognizes not only the Inuit’s rich history and traditions but also highlights the diversity within[…] - The Nordic Council advocates for inclusi...
The Nordic Council advocates for inclusion of Faroe Islands, Greenland & Åland Islands
The Nordic Council held its 76th Session in Reykjavík, Iceland from 28–31 October, focusing on “Peace and Security in the Arctic.” - Large energy users face power reduction ...
Large energy users face power reduction in Iceland!
Landsvirkjun, Icelands National Power Company, www.landsvirkjun.is has informed large users in the northern and eastern parts of the country that there will be reductions in the supply of electricity to them from November 23. - Arctic Circle Assembly 2024: A Global Di...
Arctic Circle Assembly 2024: A Global Dialogue on the Future of the Arctic
The Arctic Circle Assembly will commence on October 17 at Harpa Conference Center in Reykjavík, Iceland, and continue until the evening of October 19. Over 2,500 participants have already confirmed their attendance. The event will feature more than 700 speakers delivering talks across[…] - 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocea...
8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 8) has just been released
The 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 8) is now available online, published alongside an interactive Summary detailing key aspects of the report for policymakers, members of the blue economy, and the general public. - Governor of Alaska to attend the Arctic ...
Governor of Alaska to attend the Arctic Energy Forum
Governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy has confirmed his attendance to the Arctic Energy Forum that will be held in Akureyri 12-16 October 2024. Governor Dunleavy will speak in opening session on Monday the 14th and participate in panels on the 14th and the[…] - Mike Sfraga - US Ambassador-at-Large for...
Mike Sfraga - US Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs
Dr. Mike Sfraga has been confirmed as the first Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs. - Polar Bear shot in Jökulfjör&e...
Polar Bear shot in Jökulfjörður Iceland!
Ásthildur Gunnarsdóttir, in her 90s, had a startling encounter while alone at her remote summer home in Höfðaströnd, Jökulfjörður in Iceland. The area has no permanent residents, with only a few houses used during the summer. - Arctic Resilience Project! Call for Abst...
Arctic Resilience Project! Call for Abstracts & Proposals
Researchers and knowledge holders are invited to contribute to a new project, "What it means to be resilient: Lessons from the Arctic", led by the High North Center, Nord University, and the Belfer Center Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School. - Navigating the Green Energy Transition i...
Navigating the Green Energy Transition in the Arctic – Charting a Path for Responsible Governance for Thriving Northern Communities
The Arctic Energy Forum 2024 (AEF) will be held in the town of Akureyri in northern Iceland on 14-16 October 2024, prior to the Arctic Circle Assembly. A pre-conference education and policy tour is offered on Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13. - CNARC symposium - Agenda now available.
CNARC symposium - Agenda now available.
The 9th China-Nordic Arctic Cooperation Symposium will take place from October 13th to 16th, 2024, at the University of Akureyri in Akureyri, Iceland.
Arctic Community
- EALLU II and EALLU III (ARISE) projects present...
EALLU II and EALLU III (ARISE) projects presented by WRH at the Arctic Council SDWG meeting
EALLU II and EALLU III (ARISE) projects presented by WRH at the Arctic Council SDWG meeting - Reindeer Herding and Resilience Project Present...
Reindeer Herding and Resilience Project Presented to Norwegian Parliamentarians
Key leaders in the Reindeer Herding and Resilience project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented through the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), briefed Norway’s parliamentarians, politicians and academia members on the initiative’s progress and impact. - First-of-its-kind Arctic Pavilion completes its...
First-of-its-kind Arctic Pavilion completes its work at COP29
Today, 21 November, was the final day in the Arctic Pavilion at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. - ASSW 2025 Call for Sponsorship
ASSW 2025 Call for Sponsorship
The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 invites organizations, corporations, and philanthropists to become sponsors of this important gathering for the Arctic. Taking place in Boulder, Colorado (USA) from 20-28 March 2025, ASSW 2025 will bring together leading Arctic researchers, Indigenous representatives, policy-makers, and other interested parties to address critical challenges facing the[…] - IASC Activity Report: Juneau Icefield Research ...
IASC Activity Report: Juneau Icefield Research Program 2024
Not many research projects have been going since 1946 – but once again, in summer 2024, researchers converged on the Juneau Icefield to learn from its intriguing ice and continue its long-term dataset and educational programs. To that end, the 2024 Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP) welcomed 32 students, 13[…] - COP29 day 9: Arctic transport and Ice prediction
COP29 day 9: Arctic transport and Ice prediction
The ninth day of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Arctic Pavilion was devoted to issues such as transport and ice forecasting in the Arctic. - IASSA President
IASSA President
Maria Ackrén from Ilisimatusarfik - University of Greenland is new IASSA President, 2024-2027. You can contact Maria Ackrén at maac [AT] uni [DOT] gl. - COP29 day 8: Arctic Pavilion buzzing with activity
COP29 day 8: Arctic Pavilion buzzing with activity
The eighth day of the 29th session of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is taking place today, 19 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. - Call for travel grants from University of the A...
Call for travel grants from University of the Arctic for MA and PHD students attending the ICARP IV SUMMIT during Arctic Summit Science Week 2025
The University of the Arctic is inviting Master, PhD students and early-career researchers (within 5 years of the PHD award) from UArctic member institutions to apply for travel support if they have abstracts that have been accepted to be presented during the ICARP IV Summit held in Colorado Boulder (USA) between 25[…] - Et historisk oppgjør med fortiden
Et historisk oppgjør med fortiden
Det sa saksordfører og første visepresident Svein Harberg da Stortinget i dag behandlet innstillingen om Sannhets- og forsoningskommisjonens rapport - Exhibition of Jean Malaurie’s pastels at ...
Exhibition of Jean Malaurie’s pastels at France’s National Marionette Theater in Paris
From 13 to 23 November 2024, Le Mouffetard, France’s National Marionette Theater in Paris, is exhibiting a panorama of pastels by Jean Malaurie to coincide with the show ‘Racontars arctiques, chroniques rocambolesques de la banquise’ (‘Arctic tales – fantastic chronicles from the ice pack’), adapted from the writings of Danish[…]
Announcements
- 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[…] - Arctic Frontiers #2 Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers #2 Newsletter August 2024
Call for applicants 2025 Emerging Leaders ProgramJoin a 7-day trip through the Norwegian Arctic, where you'll get to engage with experts, receive mentorship, and attend Arctic Frontiers 2025.Program Dates: January 23rd - January 30th, 2025Application Deadline: October 4th, 2024Read moreArctic Frontiers Abroad: Oulu, Finland - 3rd and 4th of September 2024New Solutions[…] - Arctic Frontiers Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers Abroad: Oulu, FinlandNew Solutions for Cross-Border Cooperation in Energy and SecurityOur two-day event will focus on discussions surrounding energy, security, and the impact of cross-border business development, innovation, and investment partnerships on regional integration and economic growth.The event aims to strengthen cooperation among northern regions, providing a platform[…] - SAON Newsletter Summer 2024
SAON Newsletter Summer 2024
Mapping the Polar Data Ecosystem (MPDE)BackgroundDuring the first meeting of the joint SAON/IASC Arctic Data Committee in Potsdam in 2014 an effort was initiated to map the Arctic Data System. The hard lessons learned during the International Polar Year was that polar data are highly heterogeneous, both of nature but[…] - World Data System newsletter for July 2024
World Data System newsletter for July 2024
WDS-SC Member Election UpdateThe World Data System is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to their Scientific Committee (SC), as their terms began on 1 July 2024. Join us in sending them a warm welcome and best wishes as they start their new roles. The nomination and[…]
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