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- APECS Polar Book Club
APECS Polar Book Club
📖 🏖️🧊 To help us stay cool during the summer holidays, APECS Netherlands, APECS Luxembourg and the UK Polar Network are joining forces to organise another edition of our APECS Polar Book Club! - Reindeer Herding vs. School Rules: Sámi Youth at a...
Reindeer Herding vs. School Rules: Sámi Youth at a Crossroads
Reindeer-herding parents in Finnmark county, Norway, have reached out, distraught, after learning that starting this school year, reindeer-herding youth are no longer being granted permission to participate in herding activities or the crucial spring migration season. - Jean Malaurie‘s ashes inhumated in Greenland
Jean Malaurie‘s ashes inhumated in Greenland
Jean Malaurie‘s ashes were inhumated in the cementery of Siorapaluk, North-West Greenland, during a ceremony on August 15, 2025, in the presence of his son Guillaume and the latter‘s three sons as well as numerous members of the local community. - APECS Joins the Coalition of Emerging Ocean Leaders (CEOL...
APECS Joins the Coalition of Emerging Ocean Leaders (CEOL) to Advance Inclusive and Responsible Polar Ocean Action
In June 2025, the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) proudly joined the Coalition of Emerging Ocean Leaders (CEOL) — a dynamic alliance of youth-led and early-career ocean networks from around the world — launched during the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. - Dr. Armina Soleymani is the new IASC Fellowship Coordinator
Dr. Armina Soleymani is the new IASC Fellowship Coordinator
IASC is proud to announce that Dr. Armina Soleymani will be joining the IASC team as IASC Fellowship Coordinator. In this role, Armina will be leading the many tasks necessary to support and continue the success of the IASC Fellowship Program. The IASC Fellowship Program provides the opportunity for early career scientists to become involved in leading-edge scientific activities at a circumarctic and international level,[…] - "BETWEEN WILD AND TAMED" - A CONVERSATION ABOUT...
"BETWEEN WILD AND TAMED" - A CONVERSATION ABOUT REINDEER AND THE CHANGING REINDEER LANDSCAPE
On Wednesday August 13, 11:00, NIVA together with ICR is organizing a session during Arendaluka 2025 about wild and domestic reindeer. - Reception Invitation
Reception Invitation
Reception Invitation – Wednesday August 13, 18:30 Join us in our NOMAD Indigenous FoodLab for a cozy reception on Wednesday at 18:30. - Program for Arendalsuka Session in the Lavvoen
Program for Arendalsuka Session in the Lavvoen
Program for Arendalsuka Sessions in the NOMAD Indigenous FoodLab (Lavvoen) - New Book: Ethics of Alaska Travel Writing since 1959. An ...
New Book: Ethics of Alaska Travel Writing since 1959. An Ecocritical Study
The 1st volume of the series Arctic Humanities entitled Ethics of Alaska Travel Writing since 1959. An Ecocritical Study by Benjamin Ferguson has been published in Leiden and Boston by Brill. - Alexandre Delangle on the One Ocean Expedition to transit...
Alexandre Delangle on the One Ocean Expedition to transit the Northwest Passage
On Tuesday, 5 August, our PhD student Alexandre Delangle will embark on the One Ocean Expedition, sailing from Nuuk, Greenland, to Cambridge Bay, Canada, aboard the Statsraad Lehmkuhl – one of the world’s largest and oldest three-masted barques still in operation. - New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Member...
New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Members, Goodwill Ambassadors, and Walter Hickel Medal Laureates!
July 28, 2025, at the XVI General Assembly of the Northern Forum in Khanty-Mansiysk, we are proud to announce a significant expansion of our family! These additions strengthen our mission for the sustainable development of northern regions and open new prospects for global partnership. - Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairma...
Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairmanship
The Nenets Autonomous Okrug has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Northern Forum. Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, presented the symbol of chairmanship for 2025-2027 to Irina Gekht, Acting Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
Shipping
- North Korean Leader Kim Calls For Rapid Nuclearisation Of...
North Korean Leader Kim Calls For Rapid Nuclearisation Of Navy
Kim called the intensified military cooperation between Washington and Seoul “the most obvious manifestation of their will to ignite a war.” - Panama Canal Approves $5.2 Billion Budget For 2026, Decla...
Panama Canal Approves $5.2 Billion Budget For 2026, Declares Río Indio Project Public Interest
The Cabinet Council of Panama has approved the proposed budget of the Panama Canal for fiscal year 2026, setting it at B/.5.2072 billion. - Major Oil Depot & Tanker Severely Damaged After Russi...
Major Oil Depot & Tanker Severely Damaged After Russian Drone Strike At Izmail Port
The vessel, operated by UK-based Makoil Group and managed from Estonia, was fully loaded with petroleum products, likely diesel. - US Navy’s Long-Awaited Autonomous Boat Test Ends In...
US Navy’s Long-Awaited Autonomous Boat Test Ends In Failure Off California
One stalled due to a software error, while another rammed into it, launching over the deck before falling back into the sea. - Firefighters Board Maersk Containership Still Burning Aft...
Firefighters Board Maersk Containership Still Burning After A Week Off Africa
The giant containership is currently holding position off the coast of southern Liberia, according to the company’s latest update. - India’s Leading Refiner Relies On Sanctioned Tanker...
India’s Leading Refiner Relies On Sanctioned Tankers To Import Russian Oil
Nayara controls about 8% of India’s 5.2 million bpd refining capacity through its 400,000 bpd Vadinar refinery in Gujarat. - Video: US Navy Ship Catches Fire Off Okinawa, Two Sailors...
Video: US Navy Ship Catches Fire Off Okinawa, Two Sailors Injured
The fire began at around 4 p.m. while the ship was anchored off White Beach Naval Facility in Uruma City on Okinawa’s east coast. - MOL Cruises Names New Ship ‘MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA&rsq...
MOL Cruises Names New Ship ‘MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA’ Ahead Of 2026 Launch
The ship will fly the Japanese flag and will be designed for short-to medium-length cruises starting and ending at different ports across Japan. - US Deploys Warships Off Venezuela To Counter Threats From...
US Deploys Warships Off Venezuela To Counter Threats From Drug Cartels
The deployment also includes several P-8 surveillance aircraft, other warships, and at least one attack submarine. - IMO Announces 2025 World Maritime Day Theme: ‘Our O...
IMO Announces 2025 World Maritime Day Theme: ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’
The theme will allow all stakeholders to showcase the deep interconnection of shipping and IMO in the ocean space. - Watch: Russia’s Nuclear Battlecruiser Admiral Nakhi...
Watch: Russia’s Nuclear Battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov Sails Again After 28 Years
The initial phase of trials will take place in the White Sea, followed by several months of testing in the Barents Sea. - Ammonia & Methanol Declared Ready As Zero-Emission Sh...
Ammonia & Methanol Declared Ready As Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels
Both ammonia and methanol have moved from theory to reality as zero-emission shipping fuels, according to a new report.
Climate Change
- Europe's road transport needs to shift gears towards...
Europe's road transport needs to shift gears towards sustainability
Growing transport volumes have been driving Europe’s road transport emissions up in the past two decades. A European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis, published today, shows how total greenhouse gas emissions from both passenger cars and heavy goods vehicles have increased in Europe, despite better engine efficiency and use of biofuels. - The looming threat for Maine’s iconic potato industry
The looming threat for Maine’s iconic potato industry
By Lori Valigra (Bangor Daily News) and Caitlin Looby (Climate Central) with Jen Brady (Climate Central) contributing to data reporting Maire Lenihan coaxes organic Keuka Gold potatoes into a washing machine at Goranson Farm in Dresden on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN Maine farmer Ryan Guerrette irrigated his 1,200 acres of potatoes in Caribou more often in the past few years, when[…] - Ellis Island, lighthouses among historic NJ sites floodin...
Ellis Island, lighthouses among historic NJ sites flooding as seas rise
By Ayurella Horn-Muller (Climate Central ) and Andrew S. Lewis and Michael Sol Warren (NJ Spotlight News), with television segment by Brenda Flanagan (NJ Spotlight News) Read the Climate Central report, Future Flood Risk: Historic Sites in NJ. The Garden State’s history is starting to wash away. New Jersey as it exists today was built up over hundreds of years from the arrival[…] - Still rare in Iowa, electric car powers Des Moines family...
Still rare in Iowa, electric car powers Des Moines family’s home during blackouts
By Ayurella Horn-Muller (Climate Central) and Amber Alexander (NBC WHO 13 Des Moines) Kerri Johannsen was less than a week from giving birth to her second child when a derecho wielding winds up to 100 mph swept through Iowa. Johannsen’s power went out for four days. “It was hot,” she said. “We were just trying to manage.” The Des Moines[…] - Storied Maine ski resort bets future on reining in high c...
Storied Maine ski resort bets future on reining in high costs of warmer winters
By Lori Valigra and Elizabeth Miller A skier jumps into the air in front of a large snow-making machine at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. Modern advances in snow-making technology are helping Maine ski areas stay open despite the warming climate. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN BRIDGTON, Maine — Billy Dolliver’s blue eyes twinkled at the mountain[…] - Emissions from road traffic and domestic heating behind b...
Emissions from road traffic and domestic heating behind breaches of EU air quality standards across Europe
Breaches of EU air quality limits for nitrogen dioxide across Europe were predominantly due to road traffic, while domestic heating lay behind the majority of exceedances for particulate matter, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment on air quality plans published today. - Hardly any past Winter Olympic host cities will have the ...
Hardly any past Winter Olympic host cities will have the snow to host in 60 years
By Clarisa Diaz and Elizabeth Miller Rain, wet snow, and shallow snow are all expected to increase at former Olympic venues over the coming decades, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Waterloo. It projects that nearly all prior host cities for the Olympics will see weather conditions that make it difficult to hold outdoor winter sports competitions. The[…] - Circular business models and smarter design can reduce en...
Circular business models and smarter design can reduce environment and climate impacts from textiles
Textile consumption in Europe has on average the fourth highest impacts on the environment and climate, following consumption of food, housing and mobility. Ahead of the expected European Union (EU) strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published today two briefings that look at measures to reduce those impacts, including on resource use, greenhouse gas emissions[…] - Europe's environmental taxes in decline, despite pot...
Europe's environmental taxes in decline, despite potentially crucial role
The European Green Deal acknowledges the crucial role of taxation in Europe’s sustainability transition. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that revenues from environmental taxes can support transition investments but future revenue streams from these taxes will erode as European Union (EU) environmental and climate policy objectives are achieved. The relative share of environmental taxes to[…] - Economic losses from weather and climate-related extremes...
Economic losses from weather and climate-related extremes in Europe reached around half a trillion euros over past 40 years
Extreme weather events like storms, heatwaves and flooding accounted for economic losses of around half a trillion euros over the past 40 years and led to between 85 000 and 145 000 human fatalities across Europe. Less than one-third of these losses were insured, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis of economic losses and fatalities from weather and[…] - How green are European cities? Green space key to well-be...
How green are European cities? Green space key to well-being – but access varies
High-quality green and blue spaces in cities, like parks, allotments, riverbanks and coastlines, are crucial for health and well-being, in particular for the elderly, children and people on low incomes. However, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that access is not equal. - Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increas...
Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increasing wildfire risk on the Front Range
By Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun and John Upton, Climate Central Grass fires have threatened the meadows and homes near Chatridge Court and U.S. 85 three times in five years, and firefighters work hard to keep flames from moving over the hill into thousands of homes in Highlands Ranch. These photos are from the 2016 Chatridge fire. (South Metro Fire[…]
Science
- NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully o...
NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully open AI models to fuel U.S. scientific innovation
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a partnership with NVIDIA to develop a set of artificial intelligence models that will transform the ability of America's scientists to leverage AI... - Podcast: Introducing AI to the future workforce
Podcast: Introducing AI to the future workforce
A workforce fluent in AI techniques will be essential to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence continues. Jeremy Waisome, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, discusses the Shark AI project, which has introduced artificial… - NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructu...
NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructure collaborations for transformative impact across 11 jurisdictions
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced six major awards through its EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC), investing $29.2 million across 11 jurisdictions to strengthen research… - NSF invests nearly $32M to accelerate novel AI-driven app...
NSF invests nearly $32M to accelerate novel AI-driven approaches in protein design, strengthening the U.S. bioeconomy
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) announced an inaugural investment of nearly $32 million to five teams across the U.S. through the NSF Use-Inspired Acceleration of Protein Design… - NSF invests in AI-ready test beds to accelerate U.S. lead...
NSF invests in AI-ready test beds to accelerate U.S. leadership
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced over $2 million in planning grants to support the development of artificial intelligence-ready test beds — real-world environments that will accelerate the design, evaluation and deployment of AI… - NSF to invest in new national network of AI-programmable ...
NSF to invest in new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a new funding opportunity that would invest up to $100 million to support a network of "programmable cloud laboratories," aimed at expanding access to cutting-edge technology to accelerate the automation… - Podcast: A new world of collaborative aerial robots
Podcast: A new world of collaborative aerial robots
Advances in fundamental technologies enable robots to collaborate with humans, as well as with other robots. David Saldaña, assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering at Lehigh University, discusses his work developing… - Innovative traineeships prepare the next generation of ST...
Innovative traineeships prepare the next generation of STEM leaders in AI, quantum, biotech and more
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced $45 million to fund 15 new awards through the NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program, with projects focusing on artificial intelligence, quantum, biotechnology and translational science. These represent… - NSF invests over $74 million in 6 mathematical sciences r...
NSF invests over $74 million in 6 mathematical sciences research institutes
The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing over $74 million in six research institutes focused on the mathematical sciences and their broad applications in all fields of science, technology and many industries. For over 40 years, NSF has… - NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artific...
NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI
The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with Capital One and Intel, today announced a $100 million investment to support five National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes and a central community hub. These institutes will drive… - Statement from NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone, performing...
Statement from NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF Director, on the White House AI Action Plan
The White House's AI Action Plan sends a clear message: the United States is all-in on winning the future of artificial intelligence. This road map removes barriers to American innovation and reaffirms our commitment to seizing the opportunities of… - NSF Graduate Research Fellow helps turn 'forever che...
NSF Graduate Research Fellow helps turn 'forever chemicals' into valuable resource
"Forever chemicals" are everywhere — from Teflon pans and dental floss to raincoats and microwave popcorn bags. Known as PFAS, these chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are noted for their resistance to heat, oil and water. That same…
Politics & Society
- Iconic Kiruna Church gets relocated in Sweden
Iconic Kiruna Church gets relocated in Sweden
The iconic Kiruna Church in Sweden has been relocated 5 kilometres to the city’s centre after a two-day journey to its new site. The 113-year-old church was lifted onto a convoy of remote-controlled flatbed trailers and moved at a speed of half a kilometre an hour across two days to allow for the expansion of […] The post Iconic Kiruna[…] - Norwegian dam compromised by Russian hackers claims Norwa...
Norwegian dam compromised by Russian hackers claims Norway’s intelligence service
Norway’s intelligence service has claimed that Russian hackers compromised a dam in Norway in April, opening its floodgate and letting water flow unnoticed for four hours. The dam, located in the Bremanger Municipality, released 500 litres of its water per second for four hours until it was stopped. Regarding the incident, Beate Gangås, Head of […] The post Norwegian dam[…] - Skyr in Iceland: New study finds Iceland’s cheese a...
Skyr in Iceland: New study finds Iceland’s cheese as one of Europe’s favourites
A new study conducted by Inghams Walking has placed Iceland’s Skyr as one of Europe’s favourite cheeses, placing it in 7th place. The study, ‘Brie-ond Borders’, found that Iceland’s Skyr receives an average of 8,594 daily searches across Europe, earning it the title of the Nordic region’s highest-ranking cheese on the list and placing it […] The post Skyr in[…] - Rescue mission occurs after cargo vessel in northwest Nor...
Rescue mission occurs after cargo vessel in northwest Norway catches fire
A rescue mission was launched after a fire broke out aboard a cargo vessel sailing just off the coast of northwest Norway. The incident occurred on August 7th, when the vessel Tali caught fire with 14 crew members on board. The vessel was en route from Cuxhaven, Germany, to Tau, Norway, when the incident occurred. […] The post Rescue mission[…] - Copenhagen’s Big Mermaid statue to be removed in co...
Copenhagen’s Big Mermaid statue to be removed in controversial move
The Big Mermaid statue, Den Store Havfrue, in Denmark’s Copenhagen is set to be removed from public view due to criticism that it’s “ugly and pornographic” and “a man’s hot dream of what a woman should look like”. The Big Mermaid statue – not to be confused with the city’s famous The Little Mermaid statue […] The post Copenhagen’s Big[…] - Schools in Finland to offer free swimming lessons to redu...
Schools in Finland to offer free swimming lessons to reduce drowning incidents
Schools in Finland are to offer free swimming lessons for children to improve swimming skills and reduce drowning incidents in the country. Security General of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation (FSL), Kristiina Heinonen, explained to Yle that swimming proficiency among children has declined, with 28 people across Finland drowning; many of these cases […] The post Schools in[…] - Sweden urges EU to cease trade agreement with Israel
Sweden urges EU to cease trade agreement with Israel
Sweden, alongside the Netherlands, has urged the EU to cease the Union’s trade agreement with Israel due to the country’s war crimes in the Gaza Strip. Ulf Kristersson, Sweden’s Prime Minister, commented that Israel is not fulfilling its obligations regarding the delivery of humanitarian aid and that the situation is “absolutely painful”. Speaking on X, […] The post Sweden urges[…] - New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Member...
New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Members, Goodwill Ambassadors, and Walter Hickel Medal Laureates!
July 28, 2025, at the XVI General Assembly of the Northern Forum in Khanty-Mansiysk, we are proud to announce a significant expansion of our family! These additions strengthen our mission for the sustainable development of northern regions and open new prospects for global partnership. - Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairma...
Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairmanship
The Nenets Autonomous Okrug has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Northern Forum. Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, presented the symbol of chairmanship for 2025-2027 to Irina Gekht, Acting Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. - XVI General Assembly of the Northern Forum
XVI General Assembly of the Northern Forum
Khanty-Mansiysk, July 28 this year – A landmark meeting of the Northern Forum Board of Governors successfully took place in the Amadeus Hall of the "Yugra-Classic" Concert and Theatre Center. The event brought together key representatives from Russia's northern regions and international partners to discuss pressing issues of sustainable development in the Arctic and northern territories. - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…]
Resources
- Statement on changed tax conditions in Finland
Statement on changed tax conditions in Finland
The Finnish government has submitted proposals for changed tax levels for mining activities and partly related energy taxes. As part of the decision… - The world's deepest marathon ever to be held in the ...
The world's deepest marathon ever to be held in the Garpenberg mine
On October 25, Boliden, together with the global mining and metals organization ICMM and the learning and development organization BecomingX, will… - Boliden Q2 2025: New mines are successfully on board
Boliden Q2 2025: New mines are successfully on board
"Our underlying cash flow is strong and our production all-in-all is stable, despite challenging market conditions and extensive planned maintenance… - Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q2 2025 report
Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q2 2025 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2025 on Friday July 18 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held… - Report on payments to government agencies in 2024
Report on payments to government agencies in 2024
Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish Law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to… - Long term financing for Somincor and Zinkgruvan acquisiti...
Long term financing for Somincor and Zinkgruvan acquisition in place
"The acquisition of Somincor and Zinkgruvan is pivotal to the long-term development of Boliden. I am of course very pleased that we now have… - Boliden updates Green Finance Framework
Boliden updates Green Finance Framework
Since the launch of Boliden's inaugural Green Finance Framework in May 2022, Boliden has raised its climate ambition throughout the value chain. For… - Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting
Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting
Boliden's Annual General Meeting was held on April 23, 2025 live in Aitik and through postal voting. Board of Directors The Meeting resolved on the… - Boliden's Q1 2025: A solid start to our second century
Boliden's Q1 2025: A solid start to our second century
"We are proud to build a European base metal champion." - Mikael Staffas, President and CEO. Financials · Revenues: SEK 21,121 m (18,481) … - Boliden has completed the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-...
Boliden has completed the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-Corvo) and Zinkgruvan
The acquisition of Somincor and Zinkgruvan is now complete and the companies will be consolidated into Boliden as of April 16, 2025. On December 9,…
