Arctic Community
- Part-time position in the APECS Internatio... Part-time position in the APECS International Directorate The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) is looking for a new team member in the International Directorate, which is based at the UiT University Library in Tromsø, Norway. APECS is an international and interdisciplinary organization for early career individuals with interests in polar[…]
- Arctic PASSION Online Seminar & Dialog... Arctic PASSION Online Seminar & Dialogue “Beyond Words: Making Science Visual”
- CALL FOR PROPOSALS: YOUTH-LED PROJECTS FOR... CALL FOR PROPOSALS: YOUTH-LED PROJECTS FOR ARCTIC CHANGE Youth Together for Arctic Futures Launches Small-Grants for Youth-Led Arctic Change Projects Young changemakers passionate about shaping the Arctic’s future through art, culture, climate, or nature action are invited to apply for the new Youth Together for Arctic Futures Small-Grants Programme.
- International Polar Year 2032 – 2033... International Polar Year 2032 – 2033 (IPY-5) The Progress Update Report October 2025 of the International Polar Year 2032-2033 (IPY-5) can be found by clicking here. Please also note the following announcements recently published by the IASC: Call for IPY-5 National Committees https://ipy5.info/news/call-for-national-committees-international-polar-year-2032-2033/ Call for Bids for the IPY-5 International Coordination Office: https://ipy5.info/news/call-for-bids-to-host-the-ipy-5-international-coordination-office/ General[…]
- Join the network - ISC Social Science Matt... Join the network - ISC Social Science Matters Programme ISC Social Science Matters Programme The ISC has appointed a Steering Group to guide the work of the ISC Social Science Matters Programme, which will explore how the role and visibility of the social sciences and humanities can be enhanced in the current sustainability policy[…]
- Release of ISC 2024 Annual Report Release of ISC 2024 Annual Report The International Science Council is pleased to release its 2024 Annual Report, reflecting a year of progress in which the Council strengthened its role in amplifying Members’ voices and connecting their efforts to global agendas. Find more information and the report by clicking here.
- Narrating the Arctic from Afar – Sci... Narrating the Arctic from Afar – Science Diplomacy Forum, Side Event Eda Ayaydin (MIARC) and Andreas Raspotnik (High North Center, Nord University (Bodø) are organising the workshop as an outcome of the Franco-Turkish Partnership Hubert Curien bringing together reserchers and PhD students from Malaurie Institute, Norway and Turkey on 6 November 2025 at the Yeditepe University,[…]
- Doctoral Defence: Kia Krarup Hansen on Tra... Doctoral Defence: Kia Krarup Hansen on Traditional Sámi Reindeer Meat Smoking Kia Krarup Hansen has been working on different projects with the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry. On 31st of October she will defend her PhD thesis “In the Smoke of the Lávvu – Two Ways of Knowing Reindeer Meat Smoking” at the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences[…]
- New op-ed: BRICS by BRICS: Brazil’s ... New op-ed: BRICS by BRICS: Brazil’s Accession to the Svalbard Treaty and the Politics of Partnership “The Brazilian government has submitted the proposal to sign the Svalbard Treaty to the National Congress, which is now under consideration.” – new op-ed by MIARC’s Post-Doc Eda Ayaydin.
- ASSW 2026 Science Day - Call for Abstracts ASSW 2026 Science Day - Call for Abstracts The Science Day at Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2026 on 29 March 2026 will bring together researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, and Arctic stakeholders to share recent advances in Arctic science. This one-day event will feature parallel thematic sessions reflecting the five IASC Working Group themes along with[…]
Shipping
- Authorities Seize $21 Million Worth Of Cocaine Hidden In ... Authorities Seize $21 Million Worth Of Cocaine Hidden In Shipping Container In Brisbane The seizure took place on 24 October 2025 after ABF officers identified a suspicious container that had arrived from Panama.
- Russia To Train Chinese Sailors In Arctic Navigation Unde... Russia To Train Chinese Sailors In Arctic Navigation Under New Agreement The training will include both classroom lessons and hands-on practice using specialised simulators to help them gain experience.
- UK To Ban Shipping & Insurance Services For Russian L... UK To Ban Shipping & Insurance Services For Russian LNG Exports By 2026 Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the decision ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers’ meeting in Niagara, Canada.
- Disney Cruise Line Welcomes New Ship ‘Disney Destin... Disney Cruise Line Welcomes New Ship ‘Disney Destiny’ With Grand Christening In Florida The Disney Destiny is the newest ship in Disney Cruise Line’s expansion plans. The company aims to grow its fleet to 13 ships by 2031.
- Yemeni Houthis Signal End To Attacks On Ships In The Red Sea Yemeni Houthis Signal End To Attacks On Ships In The Red Sea The undated letter, reportedly written by Maj. Gen. Yusuf Hassan al-Madani, the Houthi military’s chief of staff, was published online.
- Nigeria Launches Joint Investigation With US & UK Aft... Nigeria Launches Joint Investigation With US & UK After Largest Cocaine Seizure At Tincan Port The large consignment, valued at more than ₦338 billion ($235 million), was discovered last weekend inside an empty container.
- EU & Indian Navy Take Control Of Pirate Vessel Used A... EU & Indian Navy Take Control Of Pirate Vessel Used As Mothership Off Somalia The naval operation effectively disrupted the Pirate Action Group (PAG) believed to be responsible for the attack.
- China’s Beibu Gulf Port Welcomes Largest-Ever 200,0... China’s Beibu Gulf Port Welcomes Largest-Ever 200,000-Tonne Container Ship Qinzhou Port has been expanding its handling capacity by adding six new open berths to support international shipping operations.
- South Korea Raises 600-Year-Old Joseon-Era Cargo Ship Fro... South Korea Raises 600-Year-Old Joseon-Era Cargo Ship From Seabed The 15th-century vessel, named Mado 4, was successfully raised from the seabed in October after nearly ten years of conservation and study.
- Container Ship Collides With Pleasure Boat In English Bay... Container Ship Collides With Pleasure Boat In English Bay, Probe Launched The TSB said that investigators have been sent to the Port of Vancouver to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
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[…]
Science
- NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and... NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $30 million in institutions across Montana, Idaho and Louisiana to establish NSF EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (NSF EPSCoR CREST Centers). These centers…
- NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative ... NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative research effort The U.S. National Science Foundation and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) are investing in eight joint research projects that could open the door to breakthroughs in quantum computing...
- NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of ... NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition The U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced 15 finalists advancing to the next stage of the program's second competition — spanning critical technologies and applications ranging from enhancing…
- NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $6.2 million in 24 exceptional researchers who have been selected as NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research...
- NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the d... NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the design phase The U.S. National Science Foundation National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NSF NQVL) is coming into sharper focus with the selection of the first four teams that will design high-tech infrastructure...
- NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Resear... NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Research Resource Operations Center The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new solicitation to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC). This marks a critical...
- NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data sy... NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data systems and resources The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced two major advancements in America's AI infrastructure: the launch of the Integrated Data Systems and Services (NSF IDSS) program to build out...
- NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI edu... NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI education and build the STEM workforce of the future The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced two new Dear Colleague Letters (DCL) and one program solicitation that implement key elements of the Trump administration's executive order, "Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American…
- 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…
Politics & Society
- Faroe Islands beats Czech Republic during World Cup 2026 ... Faroe Islands beats Czech Republic during World Cup 2026 football qualifiers The Faroe Islands defeated the Czech Republic to keep their slim chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup alive. The result means the team remains in contention for a play-off place as they head into the final round of Group L fixtures. Ranked 136th in the world, the Faroe Islands are third in the […] The post Faroe Islands[…]
- Icebreaker cooperation deepened between Finland and U.S. Icebreaker cooperation deepened between Finland and U.S. The Icebreaker cooperation between Finland and the U.S. has been deepened with the United States procuring eleven new icebreakers for the country’s Coast Guard, four of which are expected to be constructed in Finland. On 9th October, U.S. President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb signed a memorandum of understanding, laying the foundation for […] The post Icebreaker cooperation[…]
- Trails for new plant-based protection for fresh produce b... Trails for new plant-based protection for fresh produce begin in Sweden Sweden is launching a trial for an additive-free, plant-based protection for fresh produce, aiming to be a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. The food-tech producer Saveggy has begun trialing an edible coating based on rapeseed oil and oat oil, as a waste-free option in time for the EU’s ban on single-use plastics for fresh produce […] The post Trails for[…]
- Hooked on Herring: How Denmark’s Fish Got Its Groov... Hooked on Herring: How Denmark’s Fish Got Its Groove Back in Europe The Icelandic agency Ceedr, in collaboration with TBWA in Copenhagen, recently delivered a marketing campaign promoting Danish herring. The campaign ran in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden, with a particular focus on the German market, which accounts for almost half of Denmark’s herring exports. The initiative, commissioned by the Danish Pelagic Producers’ Organisation (DPPO), […] The post Hooked on[…]
- Icelandic women’s football team quits over poor tre... Icelandic women’s football team quits over poor treatment Iceland’s entire women’s football team has quit over poor treatment, alluding to gender inequality and years of poor treatment. The Icelandic women’s team, ÍR (Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur), was pushed to its breaking point due to the treatment it received. As part of the upset, players noted that the men’s team was overall given priority, while the […] The post Icelandic women’s[…]
- Norway invests in new research projects to prevent life-t... Norway invests in new research projects to prevent life-threatening incidents Norway is investing in twelve new research projects to enhance the country’s response to life-threatening incidents and strengthen its critical infrastructure. This initiative has received support for addressing a variety of societal security and emergency preparedness issues. The projects have been funded by nine ministries in the Norwegian government: the Ministry of Justice and Public […] The post Norway invests[…]
- Data center investors concerned by government tax budget ... Data center investors concerned by government tax budget proposal in Finland Finland’s Government proposal to remove energy tax breaks for the Datacentres has caused concern for the industry’s investors. Finland’s Ministry of Finance is preparing changes to the Energy Taxation Act as part of the 2026 state budget. Under the plan, the preferential tax treatment enjoyed by datacentres would be abolished. Officials argue the reform is […] The post Data center[…]
- Denmark bans civilian drones after mass number of drones ... Denmark bans civilian drones after mass number of drones spotted at military sites As Denmark prepares to host two European summits, the country has banned the use of unmanned civilian drones after drones were seen at several military sites. Speaking on Sunday, the Danish Defence Ministry explained that it had seen several drones at its military sites over the weekend, prompting the move to ban said drones. Denmark […] The post Denmark bans[…]
- Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected On April 28, the Final of the annual international competition "Teenage Climate Ambassador of the Northern Forum" was held among students of schools-members of Schools Association of the Northern Forum
- Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of t... Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of the Northern Forum events in India Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum told Yakutia 24 TV channel about the results of the Northern Forum events in India, and future plans in program “Aktualnoe interview”.
Resources
- Change in Boliden's Board of Directors Change in Boliden's Board of Directors Due to personal reasons, board member Per Lindberg has requested to resign from Boliden's Board of Directors. Per Lindberg is also not available for…
- Repurchase of shares in Boliden AB on October 22 Repurchase of shares in Boliden AB on October 22 Boliden AB (LEI code: 21380059QU7IM1ONDJ56) has on October 22, 2025 repurchased a total of 130,000 treasury shares (ISIN code: SE0020050417) as part…
- Boliden resolves to repurchase its shares Boliden resolves to repurchase its shares The Board of Directors of Boliden has, based on the authorization from the Annual General Meeting on 23 April 2025, resolved to repurchase a maximum…
- Boliden Q3 2025: Strong cash flow and solid mine production Boliden Q3 2025: Strong cash flow and solid mine production "Overall, the results for the quarter were strong. We had a significant cash flow, even though major investments are still ongoing primarily in the…
- Boliden's nomination committee for the 2026 AGM Boliden's nomination committee for the 2026 AGM In April 2025, Boliden AB's Annual General Meeting adopted new instructions for appointing the Nomination Committee, according to which the company's…
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q3 2025 report Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q3 2025 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the third quarter 2025 on Wednesday October 22 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be…
- Application for mining concession for Laver granted Application for mining concession for Laver granted Boliden's application for a mining concession for the Laver deposit has today been granted by the Swedish Mining Authority. The concession grants…
- Linn Andersson new member of Boliden's Group Management Linn Andersson new member of Boliden's Group Management Linn Andersson has been appointed EVP Strategy and CTO. The role, which is new to Boliden's Group Management, includes overall responsibility for…
- 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…
