Icelandic, a language known for its inventive neologisms rooted in Norse history, faces a digital threat amid the dominance of English in the online w... News
Icelandic, a language known for its inventive neologisms rooted in Norse history, faces a digital threat amid the dominance of English in the online w... 
As the UN climate change conference, COP28, commences today, November 30, and unfolds until December 12, it gains heightened significance against the... 
For many people, the endless expanses of the polar regions are faraway places they only know from documentaries. Environmental changes caused by cli... Latest News
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Today is the Icelandic Language Day!
Today is the Icelandic Language Day!
Today, 16 November is the "day of the Icelandic tongue" (dagur íslenskrar tungu). It is a festival celebrated each year on this day in Iceland. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of the Icelandic poet Jónas Hallgrímsson. -
Socio-Economic Resilience in the Arctic:...
Socio-Economic Resilience in the Arctic: Introducing a new tool
The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformations and facing significant socio-economic, political challenges, as well as challenges associated with the climate change. -
Reykjavík Global Forum - Women Le...
Reykjavík Global Forum - Women Leaders 2023
On 13-14 November 2023, the sixth edition of the Reykjavík Global Forum will be co-hosted with the Government of Iceland and the Parliament of Iceland in partnership with Women Political Leaders (WPL). -
One Planet - Polar Summit in Paris!
One Planet - Polar Summit in Paris!
Yesterday, in the heart of Paris, the One Planet – Polar Summit commenced under the leadership of French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a gathering of several hundred glaciologists, scientists, and global leaders. -
2023 warmest October ever recorded!
2023 warmest October ever recorded!
In October 2023, the world experienced an unprecedented heatwave, setting new records and sounding an alarm for our climate. The global average surface air temperature for the month reached 15.30°C, surpassing previous records by 0.85°C compared to the 1991-2020 October average and 0.40°C[…] -
2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week -...
2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week - Xi Jinping expected to attend!
2023 The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) will be held in San Francisco from 11-17 November. APEC is the leading forum in the Asia-Pacific to facilitate trade and investment, economic growth, and regional cooperation. -
Reminder! CNARC Symposium in December - ...
Reminder! CNARC Symposium in December - registration still open
The 8th China – Nordic Arctic Cooperation (CNARC) Symposium will be held from 3 to 6 December 2023 in Guangzhou China. Registration is still open! -
Oran Young awarded the Mohn Prize 2024
Oran Young awarded the Mohn Prize 2024
Professor emeritus at the University of California Santa Barbara, Oran Young, is the Mohn Prize laureate 2024 for his leading research and geopolitical work on the Arctic. -
Is Another Volcanic Eruption Looming on ...
Is Another Volcanic Eruption Looming on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland?
On the 30th of October, the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland experienced an unusual surge of seismic activity. 1.300 earthquakes were recorded in the area. From midnight to 7 AM over 300 quakes, with the largest registering at a magnitude of 3.0 were recorded.[…] -
A Window to History, Culture, and Langua...
A Window to History, Culture, and Language – The New Interactive Atlas of Indigenous Peoples of the North, Siberia, and the Far East
Tucked away in the vast expanses of the Russian North, Siberia, and the Far East lies a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. -
Panel discussion ‘Polar Law &ndash...
Panel discussion ‘Polar Law – 2023’
On October 18, the Arctic Youth project team held an online international panel discussion ‘Polar Law – 2023’.
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Polar Paths: Weaving passion with profession
Polar Paths: Weaving passion with profession
On 7 November 2023, the APECS International Directorate hosted the event Polar Paths: Weaving passion with profession at Storgata Camping in downtown Tromsø. The purpose of the event was to bring together the polar early career community and provide inspiration on how passions can be integrated into polar professions. Additionally, the event provided a gathering space for community members of[…] -
APECS at the Svalbard Science Conference
APECS at the Svalbard Science Conference
APECS, APECS Norway and SIOS teamed up to offer two ECR workshops at the Svalbard Science Conference (SSC) 2023, which was held at Scandic Fornebu in Oslo 31 October to 1 November. -
UArctic Chairs workshop 'One Health in the Arctic�...
UArctic Chairs workshop 'One Health in the Arctic' took place at the University of Versailles in France, Nov 27-28, 2023
UArctic Chairs Hanne H. Christiansen, Arja Rautio and Jan Borm met at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France, together with UArctic Chair Roland Kallenborn, who joined online, during a workshop entitled “One Health in the Arctic” to explore future transdisciplinary collaborative projects. -
The APECS and Arctic PASSION Sharing Circle experience
The APECS and Arctic PASSION Sharing Circle experience
APECS and Arctic PASSION Sharing Circle Participant report by Jessica Hall Eighteen Arctic youth and early career professionals from around the world travelled to Sevettijärvi, Finland, located in Sápmi, to attend the APECS & Arctic PASSION Sharing Circle from 2-6 October, 2023. We were hosted by Toini Sanila and her team at Porotila Toini Sanila reindeer farm, located in Inari[…] -
The Arctic in International Relations (Turkish edition)
The Arctic in International Relations (Turkish edition)
MIARC is delighted to announce the release of Eda Ayaydin’s book Uluslararasi Iliskilerde Arktik (The Arctic in International Relations). Eda Ayaydin (MIARC) is a fellow member of the International Arctic Science Committee for 2023-2026. -
Stáhtalaš boazodoalu stivren ii soaba oktii...
Stáhtalaš boazodoalu stivren ii soaba oktii sámi boazodoallomáhtuin (2023) av Kathrine Ivsett Johnsen
Maŋŋel soahteáiggi šaddá nationála fokus lahttuditboazosápmelaččaid ođđaáigásaš buresbirgejumistáhtii(Arnesen, 1979; Riseth, 2000). -
Statlig styring av reindrift i utakt med samisk reindrift...
Statlig styring av reindrift i utakt med samisk reindriftskunnskap (2023) av Kathrine Ivsett Johnsen
Last ned artikkelen. Statlig styring avreindrift i utakt medsamisk reindriftskunnskap Kathrine Ivsett Johnsen Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA) og Internasjonalt reindriftssenter (ICR) I etterkrigstiden kom et nasjonalt fokus på å integrerereindriftssamene inn i den moderne velferdsstaten (Arnesen, 1979; Riseth, 2000). -
IASC and FARO sign MoU to facilitate circumarctic infrast...
IASC and FARO sign MoU to facilitate circumarctic infrastructure and science cooperation
On 20 October 2023, the President of the International Arctic Science committee, Henry Burgess (IASC) and Chairwoman of the Forum for Arctic Research Operators, Jennifer Mercer (FARO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing the organizations to work together to expand capacity for planning and supporting major international research initiatives. -
ASSW2024 Second Circular
ASSW2024 Second Circular
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh for the events of the Arctic Science Summit Week 2024. The conference will take place between 21-29 March and there is an exciting programme of business, community and science meetings (21-26 March); an Arctic Science Day with the theme “Arctic Coasts” in the fabulous Dynamic Earth science centre (26 March); and[…] -
ASSW2024: Registration Open
ASSW2024: Registration Open
Registration for the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (21 – 29 March 2024) is now open! The "Early Bird" registration is available until 31 January 2024. Reduced registration fees are also available for Indigenous participants and Early Career Scientists. Travel and registration fee support from IASC is available, please click here. -
"Reinen som forsvant" av Svein D. Mathiesen,Eli...
"Reinen som forsvant" av Svein D. Mathiesen,Eli R. Skum og Lars Moe
Svein Disch Mathiesen, Eli R. Skum og Lars Moe: Artikkelen "Reinen som forsvant" tar for seg endringer i den norske reindriftens statistikk og praksis knyttet til kastrerte reinbukker.
Announcements
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INTERACT and BBC film series and the last online le...
INTERACT and BBC film series and the last online lesson by INTERACT
Dear Teachers, a few weeks ago we encouraged you to watch INTERACT series of videos taken with station managers NORTHWARDS together for the future, and today we want to invite you to watch another great set of videos. INTERACT’s newest short films are out now! Watch them on our YouTube Channel: Arctic Climate Magnification Disappearing Homes[…] -
COP28 Indigenous Video Challenge: Calling Out to Fi...
COP28 Indigenous Video Challenge: Calling Out to First Nations Peoples & Allies Globally
Do you have ideas that involve your First Nations knowledges and practices that you and your Community want to see put into action to redress global warming and care for our planet? Or are you an Indigenous ally seeking to collaborate, or already engaged, in projects alongside Indigenous Peoples, specifically focusing on the intersection[…] -
Event: Navigating the Future: Collaborative Knowled...
Event: Navigating the Future: Collaborative Knowledge-Sharing for a Just and Sustainable Maritime Future
We are delighted to be able to invite you to participate in ‘Navigating the Future: Collaborative Knowledge-Sharing for a Just and Sustainable Maritime Future’, a collaborative project, between Green Marine and Heriot-Watt University. The aim of the project is to support the maritime industry within Arctic and sub-Arctic nations in navigating a just and[…] -
European Innovators Launch GRAPHERGIA Project to Re...
European Innovators Launch GRAPHERGIA Project to Revolutionize Energy Harvesting in Textiles and Battery Technology
A consortium of 11 partners from six European nations has officially launched the GRAPHERGIA project, an ambitious 3.5-year Research and Innovation endeavour, funded by €4.5 million under the banner of Horizon Europe's Graphene Flagship initiative. Aimed at redefining the integration of energy solutions into everyday life, GRAPHERGIA is set to transform how we use[…] -
UArctic Course Registration Reminder - Fast Approac...
UArctic Course Registration Reminder - Fast Approaching
Greetings UArctic Partners, The deadline for Winter 2024 course registration is fast approaching! Attached is our UArctic winter course brochure for circulation among students as well as the updated registration form. If you have any questions regarding registration and enrollment, please let us know. Circumpolar Studies -
Webcast: A Look at the UN Climate Summit's New...
Webcast: A Look at the UN Climate Summit's New Focus on Relief, Recovery, & Peace
When: Nov. 2, 2023 10:00am – 11:30am ET Where: Online event & 6th Floor Flom Auditorium, Woodrow Wilson Center Climate, peace, and security are deeply interconnected: climate change impacts can exacerbate underlying security risks, like social tensions and loss of livelihoods, and instability weakens adaptation capacities, leaving communities more vulnerable to climate shocks. Responses to climate change can[…] -
NSIDC Cryosphere Seminar: Storytelling in Science: ...
NSIDC Cryosphere Seminar: Storytelling in Science: Creating Stories That Stick
When: 25th October 2023 11:00AM-12:00PM MDT Join CIRES Education and Outreach’s Lianna Nixon for Storytelling in Science: Creating Stories that Stick. Learn how to draw your audience into the story you want to tell about your science, what makes a compelling story, storyboarding, and responsible storytelling strategies. LIVESTREAM VIA ZOOM: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/96688148355iPhone one-tap :+17193594580,,96688148355# US +12532050468,,96688148355#[…] -
SAON Newsletter Autumn 2023
SAON Newsletter Autumn 2023
Polar Data Forum V Deadline for registration is 11th October 2023 The Polar Data Forum V will be held 30 October - 3 November 2023 - Cambridge, UK.The themes are Knowledge mobilization and decision making Collaborative production of data, information and knowledge FAIR data for the polar regions Vocabularies and semantic interoperability Data policy[…] -
EDU-ARCTIC: October 2023 online lessons
EDU-ARCTIC: October 2023 online lessons
Dear Teachers and Educators We would like to invite you to the INTERACT online lessons in October: 10 Oct at 8.00 UTC - Surviving in a freezer - how do Arctic animals do it 24 Oct at 8.00 UTC - What on Earth is microbiota 27 Oct at 7.00 UTC - 5 polar (science)[…] -
Webcast: The Arms of the Future | Book Launch with ...
Webcast: The Arms of the Future | Book Launch with Dr. Jack Watling
When: Wednesday Oct. 11, 2023 10:30am – 11:30am ETWhere: 6th Floor Flom Auditorium, Woodrow Wilson Center and Online From sensor-fuzed munitions and autonomous weapons, to ground moving target indication radar, laser vibrometers and artificial intelligence, the weapons of warfare are undergoing a rapid transformation, with modern technologies reshaping how armies intend to fight[…] -
World Data System newsletter for October 2023
World Data System newsletter for October 2023
Join Us this Month at International Data Week Greetings, data enthusiasts! We are thrilled to invite you to the most anticipated event of the year for the global data community – International Data Week 2023: A Festival of Data. This extraordinary gathering will take place from 23 through 26 October 2023, in the picturesque[…]
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