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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.
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Today, 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.
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An 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.
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The Arctic Frontiers 2025 program is set, featuring impactful sessions, science discussions, side events, and networking to shape the pan-Arctic future.
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Winner 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.
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Do 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?
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In 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.
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EU-PolarNet 2, a Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action project, has officially launched its open access Stakeholder Engagement Portal.
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The 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
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The 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.
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The 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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The Arctic winter is a season of magic and endurance for Inuit communities across Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Far from the commercial hustle of many holiday traditions, Inuit celebrations of Christmas and New Year embody a deep connection with the land, community, and spiritual practices. Among the most distinctive celebrations is Quviasukvik, the Inuit winter festival, which coincides with the return of the sun and new year celebrations in January, embracing the cycles of nature and survival.