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The latest issue of IMPACT Magazine, published by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, is now available. The eleventh edition of the magazine focuses on inspiring stories and in-depth analysis of some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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As the Group of Seven (G7) prepares for a new cycle under the 2026 French Presidency, international cooperation on ocean observation and prediction systems continues to be seen as essential for addressing global ocean challenges.
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A story of historic Arctic exploration found new interest thousands of kilometres away, around a table, shared by a group of friends, a map and a good book.
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Communities across the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) recently celebrated the traditions and cultural heritage of the North through a series of events honoring reindeer herders, craftspeople, and Indigenous cultures.
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The Arctic Six alliance of northern universities will bring together researchers, policymakers, security experts and regional stakeholders for the Forum on Arctic Security: “Total Defence and Total Security in the North”, to be held in Oulu on 16–17 June 2026.
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The Government of Canada has launched calls for proposals for two major funding programs aimed at strengthening national supply chains, expanding trade capacity, and improving infrastructure in northern regions.
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Canada and Greenland have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, energy systems and Arctic infrastructure. The agreement, announced on March 2, 2026, reflects growing collaboration between the two Arctic partners as global demand for strategic minerals and secure energy systems continues to rise.
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Scientists, policymakers, Indigenous representatives and international institutions gathered in Monaco from 25–27 February 2026 for the Monaco Polar Symposium, a high-level forum aimed at strengthening cooperation and translating polar science into concrete action. Held at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, the symposium focused on preparing the global scientific community for the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5), planned for 2032–2033.
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The Arctic Circle Forum begins tomorrow in Rome, bringing together approximately 400 participants from more than 40 countries across most continents. The conference, which is fully booked, will take place on March 3–4 and will focus on the future of the Arctic and global polar regions.
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The fifth edition of the Arctic Art Forum will take place from 7–26 March 2026 at Klimahuset (the Climate House) in Oslo, bringing together artists, researchers and cultural practitioners to explore the lived realities of climate change in the Arctic.
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From 25–27 February 2026, the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco will once again be at the centre of global dialogue on polar science and policy, as the Monaco Polar Symposium 2026 brings together researchers, Indigenous leaders, policymakers and civil society to tackle urgent challenges facing both the Arctic and Antarctic.
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The European Union has launched a public consultation to update its Arctic Policy, responding to growing environmental, geopolitical and economic challenges in the region.
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UArctic and the Arctic Circle welcome nominations for the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award. The Award aims to further the development of new ideas that could contribute materially to preventing, mitigating, adapting, and reversing the effects of climate change in the Arctic.
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Wildfires are rapidly transforming parts of the Arctic once considered too cold and wet to burn extensively. From Alaska’s North Slope to the forests of Siberia and northern Canada, researchers are documenting a dramatic rise in fire activity, with consequences that extend far beyond the burned landscapes.
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From 23 to 27 February 2026, Reykjavík will host the Second Session of the Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management, a key forum organized under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that brings together international stakeholders to address fisheries management challenges at national, regional, and global levels.
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