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A new study is drawing attention to the complex and far-reaching implications of changes in one of Earth’s most important climate systems: the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).
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President Trump appoints Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy as The United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC) Commissioner.
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Although the submission window has now closed, attention turns to the upcoming NYU Global Climate Change Film Festival, which will take place on April 22, 2026, bringing together emerging filmmakers and global audiences for an evening of powerful storytelling.
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The European Polar Board (EPB) has published its 2025 Activity Report, highlighting a landmark year defined by transition, reflection, and renewed strategic direction for European polar research.
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Policymakers, academics, and business leaders from around the world will convene in Reykjavík on April 16–17 for the fourth annual Wellbeing Economy Forum, an international event focused on rethinking how economic success is defined and measured.
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The Icelandic government has announced plans to hold a national referendum on 29 August 2026 to decide whether the country should resume negotiations on joining the European Union (EU).
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Logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is launching the fifth edition of its international cycling initiative, “GWcycles,” on April 1. The campaign aims to combine sustainable mobility with measurable environmental impact by encouraging participants worldwide to collectively cycle one million kilometers. If the goal is reached, up to ten tons of plastic waste will be removed from rivers and coastal regions.
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The UArctic Congress 2026 will take place from 26–29 May 2026 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, bringing together researchers, Indigenous representatives, policymakers, and students from across the circumpolar North and beyond.
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A new generation of scientific divers is being trained to operate beneath Arctic ice, highlighting the growing need for specialised expertise to support research in rapidly changing polar environments.
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The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) has released the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) Final Outcomes Report, along with seven Research Priority Team (RPT) reports. The reports were launched during the Arctic Science Summit Week 2026 (ASSW 2026) in Aarhus, Denmark, on 26 March 2026, and are now available online.
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March 23 marks Nordic Day, an annual celebration of cooperation between the Nordic countries and territories. While the date itself is symbolic, the occasion is celebrated over a longer period with events taking place across the region.
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In May 2025, British sailor Ella Hibbert set sail from Portsmouth with an ambitious goal: to become the first person to complete a solo circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle in a single season. Her project, Ella in the Arctic, is more than a record attempt. It is an expedition designed to highlight the dramatic environmental changes unfolding in one of the most fragile regions of the planet.
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Organizers of the 18th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC 2026), held jointly with the 7th International Conference on Energy and AI, have announced the postponement of the event due to ongoing regional security concerns and potential travel uncertainties.
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The Calotte Academy 2026, with the theme “Intelligence,” is planned to take place from 8 to 14 June 2026. We plan to guide participants on an exciting journey through Sápmi, the northernmost parts of Finland, Norway, and Sweden—through Rovaniemi, Kiruna, Tromsø, Kilpisjärvi, Hetta, Kautokeino, Karasjok, Inari, and Sodankylä.
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Busan Port Authority, KMI, KOPRI, and KRISO Launch Eco-friendly Arctic Shipping Route Working Group. The aim is to Strengthening Cooperation in Technology, Policy, and Logistics, Supporting the Use of Arctic Shipping Routes Based on AX and DX.
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