News & Press Releases
26 February 2015
The long-awaited Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) has been eventually adopted by Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in November 2014, while MARPOL amendments and the environmental elements are expected to be adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), at its next session in May 2015.
25 February 2015
The Arctic Yearbook is calling for abstracts for the 2015 edition. Deadline for abstracts: 1 March 2015.
24 February 2015
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) / Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) /Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (SPFII) has an opening for a internship of for two (2) months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department, for the Spring session. The expected start date is by 1 April 2014.
23 February 2015
The polar regions of our planet contain some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. These ecosystems support a rich array of life, both human and non-human, on both ends of the globe. Whether it's in the Arctic or Antarctic, scientists from all over the world are working together to increase our knowledge of the cryosphere and its inhabitants. It is for this spirit of international cooperation and the excitement of scientific discovery that the APECS proudly supports International Polar Week.
19 February 2015
The long-awaited second volume of the Arctic Human Development Report (2004) has been released. "Arctic Human Development Report : Regional Processes and Global Linkages" can be now downloaded for free at NORDEN.
18 February 2015
The Arctic Economic Council (AEC) is an independent organization created by the Arctic Council that will facilitate Arctic business-to-business activities and responsible economic development, as well as the sharing of best practices, technological solutions, standards and other information.
17 February 2015
On the 26-28 May 2015, the 3rd China-Nordic Arctic Cooperation Symposium co-organized by Shanghai Institutes of International Studies(SIIS) and China-Nordic Arctic Research Center (CNARC) will take place in Shanghai and the conference theme is "Arctic Synergies: Polices and Best Practices".
16 February 2015
The University of Akureyri offers the following studies in Polar Law: a 120 ECTS programme leading to an MA degree; a 90 ECTS programme leading to a LLM degree; a 60 ECTS study at master level leading to a Graduate diploma; and individual courses in Polar law leading to a certificate. All courses in Polar Law are taught in English.
13 February 2015
The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) is hosting an information webinar entitled "ICARP III: Integrating Arctic Research: a Roadmap for the Future."
12 February 2015
In December 2014, Advances in Polar Science published a special issue focusing on "The Rapid Change of Arctic Sea Ice and its Possible Effects on High- and Mid-Latitude Weather and Climate(RCASI)".
11 February 2015
On February 4th 2015, indigenous politicians and parliamentarians from Russia, Norway, Sweden and Finland gathered in Tromsø for the "3rd Barents Indigenous Peoples' Congress 2015" to discuss and share views and experiences regarding the role and influence of indigenous peoples in the Barents Euro-Arctic Council.
10 February 2015
We report today the news released by NORDEN on the launch of a new Nordic cleantech incubator at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The office, opened under the auspices of the Nordic Council of Ministers, will provide a soft landing zone for Nordic cleantech companies that seek new business opportunities in the Emirates and the wider Gulf area.
9 February 2015
Brill will soon releases "The Continental Shelf Beyond 200 Nautical Miles Delineation, Delimitation and Dispute Settlement", a new book by Bjarni Már Magnússon.
6 February 2015
International Conference on "New challenges facing the Arctic Ocean and other fragile seas" is arranged on the 20th of February 2015 at the Arctic Centre in Rovaniemi, Finland. The conference is organized by Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law at the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland in cooperation with EU Cost Action - MarSafeNet.
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