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The long-awaitedCode 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.
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The Arctic Yearbook is calling for abstracts for the 2015 edition. Deadline for abstracts: 1 March 2015.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Arctic Economic Council (AEC)is an independent organization created bythe Arctic Council that will facilitate Arctic business-to-business activities and responsibleeconomic development, as well as the sharing of best practices, technological solutions,standards and other information.
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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".
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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.
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The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) is hosting aninformation webinar entitled "ICARP III: Integrating Arctic Research: aRoadmap for the Future."
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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)".
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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.