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More than 20,000 people in Russia lead a nomadic lifestyle today. These are reindeer herders who move behind their herds all seasons of the year, from pasture to pasture, across vast territories of the Arctic and Siberia. Nenets, Dolgans, Evenks, Evens, Chukchi roam with their families and young children. In total, there are 4,676 traditional indigenous families who independently raise 2,203 preschoolers and 4,366 school-age children.
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The Arctic Council’s Working Group on the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) issued its fourth Arctic Shipping Status Report – Flag States of Ships in the Arctic: 2022
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The Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts, in cooperation with the Northern Forum, proudly presents the newest edition of the Journal The Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts, in cooperation with the Northern Forum, proudly presents the newest edition of the Journal Arctic Art Culture, titled "The Art History Department."
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The Results Report of the 2023 Global Youth Forum, themed The Results Report of the 2023 Global Youth Forum, themed "Agrifood Systems Transformation Accelerates Climate Action," has been released by the World Food Forum (WFF). The focus of the 2023 forum was on the profound impact of agrifood systems, which span the entire journey of food from farm to table and extend to every facet of our lives, touching every corner of the planet.
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The 8The 8th China-Nordic Arctic Cooperation Symposium was held in Guangzhou, China, 3rd-6th December 2023. The theme of the Symposium was "Sustainable Development of the Arctic Oriented: The Role of Sino-Nordic Cooperation" followed by a business roundtable with the theme Green Solutions to Arctic Tourism. The convener of the symposium was the South China Business College, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (SCBC) and the co-conveners were the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC), the secretariat of CNARC, Arctic Portal.org, and the Arctic Yearbook.
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Today, the Department released the geographic coordinates defining the outer limits of the U.S. continental shelf in areas beyond 200 nautical miles from the coast, known as the extended continental shelf (ECS).Today, the Department released the geographic coordinates defining the outer limits of the U.S. continental shelf in areas beyond 200 nautical miles from the coast, known as the extended continental shelf (ECS).
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Arctic Portal (AP) and Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Arctic Partnership Week in Busan, Korea, on 11 December 2023.
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On the evening of18th December 2023, at approximately 10:00 PM, a volcanic eruption startedin close proximity to the town of Grindavík, Iceland.
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The 8th Arctic Partnership Week is currently in progress, taking place from December 10 to 12 in the city of Busan, South Korea.This year's theme, "Great Transition: Navigating New Arctic," sets the tone for the event. The primary goal of the Arctic Partnership Week 2023 is to lay the groundwork for collaborative efforts in the Arctic.
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Arctic Circle, Emerson Collective, and Nia Tero jointly hosted a special Action Summit on December 4th at the COP28 in Dubai, led by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Laurene Jobs, Peter Seligmann, and Andy Kasner. The session, organized in collaboration with COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, took place at the renowned Museum of the Future.
Arctic Yearbook 2023 Explores Indigenous Perspectives on Climate, Science, Knowledge, and Governance
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The Arctic Yearbook 2023 was formally launched today at the 8th China-Nordic Arctic Research Center (CNARC) Symposium held in Guangzhou China. The yearbook is now available on the Arctic Portal or at www.arcticyearbook.com. The publication of the Arctic Yearbook is led by the excellent team of editors, Lassi Heininen, Sara Olsvig, Justin Barnes Heather Exner-Pirot, with the support of the AY editorial board, technically and graphically supported and hosted by ArcticPortal.org.
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Icelandic, a language known for its inventive neologisms rooted in Norse history, faces a digital threat amid the dominance of English in the online world.Icelandic, a language known for its inventive neologisms rooted in Norse history, faces a digital threat amid the dominance of English in the online world.