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7 February 2025

Frederick Paulsen Award 2025UArctic and the Arctic Circle welcome nominations for the 2025 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award until April 30, 2025. The Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award serves to promote and raise awareness of promising projects which address climate change through concrete actions and plans.

6 February 2025

Greenland MAP 2024 LResParliamentary elections have been called in Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, with voters set to head to the polls on March 11. The election comes at a critical time for the country, as Prime Minister Mute B. Egede seeks re-election, citing "unprecedented times" for Greenland’s political and economic future.

5 February 2025

WeatherExtreme Iceland Feb2025New Information (5th February, 2 PM): A Red Weather Warning has been issued for nearly all of Iceland due to severe weather conditions. Strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 50 m/s, are expected, particularly affecting the northern regions of the country. 

Iceland has been experiencing extreme weather patterns this winter, with frequent and extreme fluctuations that often disturb transportation both on land and in the air. Yet another low-pressure zone is about to hit the island today, Wednesday, February 5th, bringing extreme wind, heat, and rain. 

4 February 2025

4th AASCO held in Monaco 2025

The 4th AASCO workshop (Arena for the Gap Analysis of Existing Arctic Science Co-Operations) is taking place at the Oceanographic Institute/Prince Albert I Foundation in Monaco on February 4-5, 2025. Organized by the University of Helsinki and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, in cooperation with the University of the Arctic, the workshop was officially opened on February 4 by HSH Prince Albert of Monaco.

30 January 2025

Northern Forum hosts Arctic Pavilion at COP29

On 11-22 November 2024, the Northern Forum hosted the first-of-its-kind Arctic Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

29 January 2025

The Year of the SnakeToday, January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake. The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is currently being celebrated over 16 days, culminating today, Wednesday, January 29, with the grand Lantern Festival.

24 January 2025

Thematic Network on Arctic Cultures and History held its international workshop in VersaillesAn international workshop dedicated to the textual and visual representations of northern lights in the past and present was held at Panhard Pavillion on UVSQ’s science campus in Versailles, January  23, 2025.

22 January 2025

Arctic Frontiers 2025 Beyond Borders

The Arctic Frontiers 2025 program is set, featuring impactful sessions, science discussions, side events, and networking to shape the pan-Arctic future.

13 January 2025

HighNord Winner2024Winner of the prestigious High North Young Entrepreneur Award, Bodø-based CapiPro, is about to secure its first contract for sustainable fish feed production. CEO Vonen urges fellow entrepreneurs to apply for this year's award.

7 January 2025

Greenland MAP 2024 LResDo you know anything about Greenland, its environment, its people & culture, its governance or its resources?  Do you know why Greenland is in the World News these days?

To learn more about Greenland and Greenlanders study the Arctic Portal´s QUICK FACTS about Greenland - HERE

6 January 2025

Arctic Ocean Sea ice in summer Advances in Polar ScienceIn December of 2024, two Co-Editors-in-Chief wrote an Editorial published on current issue (Vol. 35, No. 4) of Advances in Polar Science (APS), highlighting the journal’s increased emphasis on “Climate Change, Global Communication and Sharing” and its expanded vision and commitments in the upcoming years.

2 January 2025

Stakeholder Engagement PortalEU-PolarNet 2, a Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action project, has officially launched its open access Stakeholder Engagement Portal. The portal supports researchers in deciding which stakeholders and/or rights holders they should involve in the planning and implementation of research in the polar regions and in conducting a two-way dialogue. It is designed to be used for either Arctic or Antarctic. It provides guidelines by linking to existing resources for identifying, determining the role of stake- and rights holders, dialogue, resources and opportunities, support and continuing cooperation.

2 January 2025

Front Cover 35 4 Advances in Polar ScienceThe peer-reviewed journal Advances in Polar Science (APS) has released its latest issue, Volume 35, Issue 4, in December 2024. This issue highlights critical topics, including the transformation of the Arctic economy, food safety in reindeer meat, synoptic variations in Arctic sea ice, atmospheric gaseous elemental mercury, and the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement. For more details on this issue and access to the articles, visit the APS website: aps.chinare.org

19 December 2024

Arctic Art and Culture 2024The Latest Issue of Arctic Art & Culture has been published – A Glimpse Into the Creative Heart of the Arctic. The popular science journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary blend of education, research, and artistic innovation in the Arctic, is now available. This unique edition (No 3, 7) is dedicated to the Painting and Graphics Department of the Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts (ASICA). It explores the department’s efforts in fostering young artistic talent while preserving and celebrating the cultural richness of the Arctic region.

9 December 2024

Ded Moroz and SnegurochkaThe vast, frozen expanse of Siberia is home to numerous indigenous groups, including the Nenets, Evenki, and Sakha (Yakuts). These communities have long celebrated the winter period with unique rituals and customs tied to their environment and spiritual beliefs. Over centuries, their traditions have evolved, influenced by Russian Orthodox Christianity and modern practices. While the Western concept of Christmas is not universally celebrated, Siberia’s indigenous peoples mark this season with fascinating rituals that blend old and new.

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