The 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 8) is now available online, published alongside an interactive Summary detailing key aspe... Arctic Portal News
The 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 8) is now available online, published alongside an interactive Summary detailing key aspe... 
Governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy has confirmed his attendance to the Arctic Energy Forum that will be held in Akureyri 12-16 October 2024. Governor... 
Dr. Mike Sfraga has been confirmed as the first Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs. Latest News
- Polar Bear shot in Jökulfjör&e...
Polar Bear shot in Jökulfjörður Iceland!
Ásthildur Gunnarsdóttir, in her 90s, had a startling encounter while alone at her remote summer home in Höfðaströnd, Jökulfjörður in Iceland. The area has no permanent residents, with only a few houses used during the summer. - Arctic Resilience Project! Call for Abst...
Arctic Resilience Project! Call for Abstracts & Proposals
Researchers and knowledge holders are invited to contribute to a new project, "What it means to be resilient: Lessons from the Arctic", led by the High North Center, Nord University, and the Belfer Center Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School. - Navigating the Green Energy Transition i...
Navigating the Green Energy Transition in the Arctic – Charting a Path for Responsible Governance for Thriving Northern Communities
The Arctic Energy Forum 2024 (AEF) will be held in the town of Akureyri in northern Iceland on 14-16 October 2024, prior to the Arctic Circle Assembly. A pre-conference education and policy tour is offered on Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13. - Norway & China Agree on Close Cooper...
Norway & China Agree on Close Cooperation on Green Transition!
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store visited China from September 9 to 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations. - CNARC symposium - Agenda now available.
CNARC symposium - Agenda now available.
The 9th China-Nordic Arctic Cooperation Symposium will take place from October 13th to 16th, 2024, at the University of Akureyri in Akureyri, Iceland. - The 9th CNARC Symposium held in Akureyri...
The 9th CNARC Symposium held in Akureyri in October
The 9th China-Nordic Arctic Cooperation Symposium will take place from October 13th to 16th, 2024, at the University of Akureyri in Akureyri, Iceland. - Archaeological Discoveries in Iceland: I...
Archaeological Discoveries in Iceland: Is it a Pig or?
This summer marks the fifth and final season of archaeological excavations at the historic settlement farm in Fjörður, Seyðisfjörður, located in eastern Iceland. The excavation, led by archaeologist Ragnheiður Traustadóttir, has unearthed between 700 and 800 artifacts, all dating from 940 to 1100[…] - SMILE project satellite expected to be l...
SMILE project satellite expected to be launched in fall 2025!
SMILE project satellite expected to be launched in fall 2025, a space mission which aims to measure Earth's global system responses to solar wind and geomagnetic variations. - New President of Iceland Inaugurated Aug...
New President of Iceland Inaugurated August 1: Iceland’s Second Female President
Halla Tómasdóttir is the seventh president of Iceland and the second woman to hold the office. She was inaugurated on August 1, 2024. Halla aims to be a president who empowers people to participate in society and foster national unity. She acknowledges the[…] - Glacial river outburst from underneath M...
Glacial river outburst from underneath Myrdalsjokull in Iceland. Is the volcano Katla about to wake up?
A glacial outburst started today in the river Skálm east of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull, flooding and closing the Ring Road in Iceland, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. - AEF 2024 - Highlevel Speakers & Sess...
AEF 2024 - Highlevel Speakers & Sessions Confirmed!
The Arctic Energy Forum 2024 will be held in Akureyri in the exotic Icelandic Arctic North on October 14-16. The Forums agenda keeps getting more and more interesting and current. To save your place, you should register NOW!
Arctic Community
- MIARC guest lecture in Oslo: Circulation of kno...
MIARC guest lecture in Oslo: Circulation of knowledge about the Arctic in 18th century Germany
Dr Joanna Kodzik, Junior Full Professor at MIARC, has been invited to give a guest lecture and discuss the circulation of knowledge about the Arctic together with the research group KLIMER: Climate, environment and Energy at the University of Oslo (Norway) on Wednesday Oct. 9, 4:15 PM, Håndbiblioteket, Niels Treschows[…] - Prof. Dr. Jody Deming receives the 2024 APECS I...
Prof. Dr. Jody Deming receives the 2024 APECS International Mentorship Award
APECS is very pleased to announce our 2024 APECS International Mentorship Award recipient – Prof. Dr. Jody Deming! Prof. Dr. Jody Deming (University of Washington) was nominated by Georges Kanaan and supported by Dr. Josephine Rapp and Dr. Zac Cooper on behalf of Deming’s mentees. They highlight Deming’s role as[…] - New book "From the Past to the Future: Knu...
New book "From the Past to the Future: Knud Leem's 1725 Account and 300 Years of Sámi Reindeer Herding Knowledge"
New book "From the Past to the Future: Knud Leem's 1725 Account and 300 Years of Sámi Reindeer Herding Knowledge" edited by Dr. Inger Marie Gaup Eira, Prof. Svein D. Mathiesen and ICR director Anders Oskal - Johan Mathis Turi received an Honorary Doctorate
Johan Mathis Turi received an Honorary Doctorate
Sámi reindeer herder from Guovdageaidnu (Norway) Johan Mathis Turi received an Honorary Doctorate – Doctor of Education in Indigenous Knowledge and Development. - IASC Activity Report: Decolonising Archives in ...
IASC Activity Report: Decolonising Archives in the Arctic
How can Peoples exercise control over their historical narratives in Arctic colonial and post-colonial contexts? What is the role of archives and archival institutions in constructing a People’s (hi)story? And how do the principles of international law strengthen claims for control over archives? - Reindeer Herding and Resilience Inception meeti...
Reindeer Herding and Resilience Inception meeting in Mongolia
GEF UNEP project has been opened in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) on October 1, 2024 - ICARP IV Summit 2025 - Call for Abstracts exten...
ICARP IV Summit 2025 - Call for Abstracts extended until 9 October 2024 at 23:59 MDT!
ASSW 2025 organizers are now accepting abstracts for the ICARP IV Summit, which will take place during 25–28 March 2025, immediately following the ASSW 2025 business and community meetings (20–24 March 2025). Call for Abstracts for the ICARP IV Summit 2025 has been extended until 9 October 2024 at 23:59[…] - Applications Open for the IASC Fellowship Progr...
Applications Open for the IASC Fellowship Program 2025
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), is launching its IASC Fellowships Program 2025. The IASC Fellowship Program is meant to engage early career researchers in the work of the five IASC Working[…] - IASC Fellowship Program 2025
IASC Fellowship Program 2025
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (PA2F) and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), is launching its IASC Fellowships Program 2025. The IASC Fellowship Program is meant to engage early career researchers in the work of the five[…] - Two new videos summing up the UArctic Congress ...
Two new videos summing up the UArctic Congress in Bodø 2024
Jan Borm, director of MIARC and UArctic Chair for Arctic Humanities, as well as other MIARC members and colleagues from different countries shared their experience on this year’s UArctic Congress which took place in Bodø, Norway. Watch the videos, one in English and the other in French, made by the[…] - One Health and Arctic Well-Being : two guest le...
One Health and Arctic Well-Being : two guest lectures by Arja Rautio and Jan Borm
How has the contact with Europeans impacted health in the Arctic in the past and how do contemporary phenomena like climate change and pandemics affect pubic health up North? These are questions addressed by UArctic Chair of Arctic Humanities Jan Borm (MIARC) and Arja Rautio UArctic Emerita Chair in Arctic Health[…]
Announcements
- ICARP IV webinar series coming up
ICARP IV webinar series coming up
Join us for ICARP IV webinar series introducing 7 Research Priority Teams (RPTs) taking place in September and October 2024. RPTs will work with the input provided through the ICARP IV Community Engagement process to: Define the knowledge gaps and research priorities for the next decade for their topic area[…] - EPB - Upcoming Webinars in 2024
EPB - Upcoming Webinars in 2024
Join us for ICARP IV webinar series introducing 7 Research Priority Teams (RPTs) taking place in September and October 2024. RPTs will work with the input provided through the ICARP IV Community Engagement process to: Define the knowledge gaps and research priorities for the next decade for their topic area[…] - Paneldikusjon: Norge i Arktis: Globale endringe...
Paneldikusjon: Norge i Arktis: Globale endringer og norske strategier
11. September 18:00 (dørene åpner 17:30) Boksen, Kulturhuset i Oslo Vår geografiske beliggenhet er konstant, men vår geopolitiske posisjon og rolle er i endring. Etter hvert som globale maktdynamikker utvikler seg, endres også Norges politiske rolle, spesielt i Arktis. NATO-ekspansjon, økt militær tilstedeværelse, og intensiverende rivalisering mellom stormaktene former det[…] - Are you a teacher who wants to make a differenc...
Are you a teacher who wants to make a difference on climate change? Enroll for the Carbon Act MOOC
CARBON ACT MOOC: INNOVATIVE TEACHING FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS Starting on 9 September 2024 Join this transformative course and: ✓ LEARN: Enhance your understanding on the science behind climate change, its causes, impacts, and solutions. ✓ TEACH: Discover innovative teaching strategies to integrate climate across your curriculum. ✓ ACT: Design your[…] - Arctic Frontiers #2 Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers #2 Newsletter August 2024
Call for applicants 2025 Emerging Leaders Program Join a 7-day trip through the Norwegian Arctic, where you'll get to engage with experts, receive mentorship, and attend Arctic Frontiers 2025. Program Dates: January 23rd - January 30th, 2025Application Deadline: October 4th, 2024 Read more Arctic Frontiers Abroad: Oulu, Finland - 3rd and 4th[…] - Arctic Frontiers Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers Abroad: Oulu, Finland New Solutions for Cross-Border Cooperation in Energy and Security Our two-day event will focus on discussions surrounding energy, security, and the impact of cross-border business development, innovation, and investment partnerships on regional integration and economic growth. The event aims to strengthen cooperation among northern regions,[…] - SAON Newsletter Summer 2024
SAON Newsletter Summer 2024
Mapping the Polar Data Ecosystem (MPDE) Background During the first meeting of the joint SAON/IASC Arctic Data Committee in Potsdam in 2014 an effort was initiated to map the Arctic Data System. The hard lessons learned during the International Polar Year was that polar data are highly heterogeneous, both of[…] - World Data System newsletter for July 2024
World Data System newsletter for July 2024
WDS-SC Member Election Update The World Data System is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to their Scientific Committee (SC), as their terms began on 1 July 2024. Join us in sending them a warm welcome and best wishes as they start their new roles. The nomination[…] - European Polar Board Summer 2024 Newsletter
European Polar Board Summer 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the European Polar Board (EPB) Summer 2024 newsletter! We would like to update you about our members' long-term activities. The EPB has currently 31 members from 22 different countries. Representatives and alternative representatives of our member institutions convene twice a year at the EPB Plenary meetings, where they[…] - Wilson Center: The Challenges of Polar Ocean Go...
Wilson Center: The Challenges of Polar Ocean Governance
As we head into the 4th of July holiday weekend in the US, we wanted to share two new publications that highlight the challenges of polar ocean governance amidst the dual pressures of climate change and geopolitical competition. In Polar Points No. 31, Connor Sakati calls for the modernization of[…] - Sign up for The Carbon Act MOOC: Innovative Tea...
Sign up for The Carbon Act MOOC: Innovative Teaching for Climate Solutions
In a rapidly changing world, where the effects of climate change are increasingly evident, the importance of climate education cannot be overstated. As frontline advocates for knowledge and change, teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the perspectives and actions of future generations. The Carbon Act project, in collaboration with[…]
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