The latest from the Wilson Center´s Environmental Change & Security Program, September Quarterly, written by Lauren Risi Director of the ECSP. News
The latest from the Wilson Center´s Environmental Change & Security Program, September Quarterly, written by Lauren Risi Director of the ECSP. 
The second webinar of the Arctic Expert-to-Expert Initiative, titled “Arctic expert-to-expert cooperation for the future,” was part of the Nord Univ... The first Grímsson Fellows announced!
27.09.2023
251 applications from around 60 countries were received for the first 10 Grímsson´s Fellows. The 10 chosen fellows are invited to stay for 2-6 weeks... Latest News
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The 8th CNARC Symposium held 3-6 Dec 2023
The 8th CNARC Symposium held 3-6 Dec 2023
The 8th China – Nordic Arctic Cooperation (CNARC) Symposium will be held from 3 to 6 December 2023 in Guangzhou China. Registration is now open with the registration deadline 22 October 2023! -
Development in the Russian Arctic
Development in the Russian Arctic
The development of the Northern Sea Route – the perspective of indigenous people. An article by: Sofia Urun, director of the Institute of the people of the North, Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia. -
Russia withdraws from Barents Euro-Arcti...
Russia withdraws from Barents Euro-Arctic Council
After 30 years of successful cooperation, Russia has officially withdrawn from the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC) a collaboration platform in the Arctic Region functioning in many ways similar to the Arctic Council. The Council activities have been on hold since spring 2022. In[…] -
The World Food Forum 2023 - FreeRice Cha...
The World Food Forum 2023 - FreeRice Challenge
The World Food Forum and the World Food Programme (WFP) have joined forces to combat food waste by launching the "50 Days to Fight Food Waste" challenge. This initiative takes the form of a game known as FREERICE, where participants answer questions to[…] -
Arctic Council working group activity to...
Arctic Council working group activity to resume!
The news is a very positive step in the right direction, not least in regards to the continuation of the highly important Climate Change research as well as Social Development and Indigenous Issues, and encouraging for Person-to-Person collaboration in Arctic science and culture. -
Empowering Arctic Indigenous Youth: Voic...
Empowering Arctic Indigenous Youth: Voices from Arendalsuka 2023
In the article titled “Exploring Arctic Sustainability: Enhancing Resilience, Addressing Land Degradation, and Permafrost Thaw Through Indigenous Empowerment”, authored by Brittany Janis and Melissa Shapiro, we learn about the week-long workshop aimed to amplify the voices of Arctic Indigenous Youth held in Arendal,[…] -
Arctic Art and Culture - The Popular Sci...
Arctic Art and Culture - The Popular Science Journal 2023
The Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts and the Northern Forum regions recently published a new issue of the Journal Arctic Art & Culture highlighting the educational, research, scientific, and practical endeavors of the North and the Arctic. -
Is the North Magnetic Pole shifting towa...
Is the North Magnetic Pole shifting towards Russia?
In a statement by the Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (INGG SB RAS), the north magnetic pole of the Earth is shifting towards the Arctic coast of Russia. Year-round observations will soon be conducted[…] -
Arctic Circle 2023, draft program out!
Arctic Circle 2023, draft program out!
The draft program for the 10th Arctic Circle Assembly, to be held in Reykjavik, Iceland from October 19-21.2023 has been published. The tags below provide an opportunity to view previously posted related news within the selected category -
Lack of infrastructure slowing down the ...
Lack of infrastructure slowing down the development of the Northern Sea Route
The lack of sufficient and qualified infrastructure, including ice-class fleet of carriers and support ice-breakers, is hindering the development of the Northern Sea Route in the Arctic stated the head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, Alexei Chekunkov,[…] -
Opposition Persists as Iceland Eases Wha...
Opposition Persists as Iceland Eases Whaling Restrictions & Allows Hunting Again!
Activists trying to prevent the departure of whaling boats from Reykjavík Harbor. The police were called to the Reykjavík Harbor in Iceland this morning due to protests against the intended departure of two whaling ships of Hvalur ltd. -
Norwegian Chairship Progress Report: An ...
Norwegian Chairship Progress Report: An Interview with SAO Chair Morten Høglund After Three Months
Norway's Chairship has been termed the most significant in Arctic Council history given the current unique geopolitical situation. In an interview published on the Arctic Council website Morten Høglund, the Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, discusses the progress made and challenges in[…]
Arctic Community
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Vera Kondratieva, Goodwill Ambassador of the Northern For...
Vera Kondratieva, Goodwill Ambassador of the Northern Forum, took part in the round table "People's Diplomacy through Cultural Dialogue of Finno-Ugric Peoples"
Vera Kondratieva, Goodwill Ambassador of the International Organization of Northern Regions "Northern Forum", participant of the Eurasian Association of Regional Women Leaders, member of the Public Chamber of Ugra, head of the public cultural organization of indigenous minorities of the NorthyerMaMykhem" took part in the round table session "People's Diplomacy through Cultural Dialogue of Finno-Ugric. -
Deadline extended on call for proposals for Circumpolar S...
Deadline extended on call for proposals for Circumpolar Studies exemplar courses
The UArctic Læra Institute is pleased to extend the deadline on our call for proposals from UArctic member faculty for two new undergraduate-level Circumpolar Studies courses. The new deadline for submissions is 9th October 2023. -
MIARC welcomes Dr. geol. Jānis Karušs from the Un...
MIARC welcomes Dr. geol. Jānis Karušs from the University of Latvia
The MIARC team is proud to announce the visit next week of Dr. geol. Jānis Karušs from the University of Latvia. He will give two lectures on his polar missions in Svalbard and Greenland. -
Congratulations to Alexander Kugaevsky on his well-deserv...
Congratulations to Alexander Kugaevsky on his well-deserved award
We congratulations from the bottom of our hearts to Alexander Kugaevsky, Goodwill Ambassador of the Northern Forum, Deputy Rector of the M.K. Ammosov NEFU for analytical and expert activities, corresponding member of the Russian Engineering Academy, Deputy Chairman of the Public Council of the Arctic Zone under the Ministry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and[…] -
Applications open for the IASC Fellowship Program 2024
Applications open for the IASC Fellowship Program 2024
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 2024. The application deadline is on 18 October 2023 at 13:00 GMT. For the 10th anniversary year of the IASC Fellowship Program in 2024 we will offer 10 IASC[…] -
We need you to review!
We need you to review!
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Fellowship Program is meant to engage early career scientists and Arctic Indigenous scholars and knowledge holders in the work of the IASC Working Groups (WGs) — Atmosphere, Cryosphere, Marine, Social & Human and Terrestrial — and the work of the Sustaining Arctic Observing Network (SAON)'s Roadmap for Arctic Observing and Data Systems (ROADS). The APECS[…] -
Apply now for the IASC Fellowship Program 2024
Apply now for the IASC Fellowship Program 2024
IASC Fellowship Program 2024 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 2024. The application deadline is on 18 October at 13:00 GMT. All of the information below is also available on the IASC Fellowship Program[…] -
Natalia Komarova: Language is the foundation of national ...
Natalia Komarova: Language is the foundation of national culture and literature
The All-Russian Conference of Finno-Ugric Writers with International Participation opened in Khanty-Mansiysk. The event is held under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO and the International Organisation of Regions "Northern Forum" with the support of the Federal Agency for Nationalities. -
Funding support for Early Career Researchers and Indigeno...
Funding support for Early Career Researchers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders to join Arctic DBO meetings
The pan-Arctic Distributed Biological Observatory (DBO) networks are pleased to announce funding support for Early Career Researchers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders to join our upcoming planning and co-ordination meetings. A total of 5.000 Euros is available to support three or more people to join either the individual DBO’s meeting in fall (see below) or the all-DBO meeting which is part[…] -
Alexandre Delangle (MIARC) receives Fulbright grant
Alexandre Delangle (MIARC) receives Fulbright grant
Alexandre Delangle has been awarded a Fulbright grant to pursue research for his thesis at Dartmouth within the Institute of Arctic Studies/John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding. -
APECS Netherlands: new website & call for board members
APECS Netherlands: new website & call for board members
APECS Netherlands has a newly relaunched website. You can find all of APECS NL's news on the new website, including the active call for new board members: Join our team! APECS Netherlands cordially invites you to apply for a board member by 30 November 2023. Read more about the call or write us an e-mail with your questions at . We look[…]
Announcements
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SEVENSEAS Media newsletter is available for Septemb...
SEVENSEAS Media newsletter is available for September 2023
SEVENSEAS Media just released a newsletter for the month of September 2023 Newsletter includes Ocean Exploration Trust Explores Uncharted Area in Papahānaumokuākea Marine Monument with Ala ʻAumoana Kai Uli Expedition Papahānaumokuākea: The World’s Largest Protected Marine Reserve, Safeguarding Diverse Ecosystems & Bird Habitats Industry-Led Sustainability Collaboration Welcomes The Only Open-Ocean Finish Farm in The[…] -
Event: EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples&rsquo...
Event: EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue
When: 14 - 15 May 2024, Brussels, Belgium The next edition of the EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue will take place in Brussels, on 14-15 May 2024. We cordially invite you to save the date. The EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue will bring together key Arctic players and stakeholders to[…] -
EU-Polarnet 2 newsletter - September 2023
EU-Polarnet 2 newsletter - September 2023
Welcome to our EU-PolarNet 2 Autumn Newsletter 2023! We have now completed the 3rd year of our project. This summer was dedicated to the definition of priorities for future European Polar Research, which took place in June at a retreat with members of our Polar Expert Group and other high-level scientists and stakeholders. Furthermore,[…] -
Arctic Frontiers 2024 - Emerging Leaders and Abstra...
Arctic Frontiers 2024 - Emerging Leaders and Abstract Extension
Emerging Leaders Applications are now open for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Program. Read more Abstract Deadline Extended You now have until September 25th to submit your abstract. Submit Now Important Dates Science: 25th Sept Close of abstract submission - 20th Oct Notification of presentation type Side Events: 15th Sept Open call to partner insitutions[…] -
Webcast: Combating Green Corruption: Fighting Finan...
Webcast: Combating Green Corruption: Fighting Financial Crime as a Driver of Environmental Degradation
When: Sep. 19, 2023, 9:00am – 10:30am ET Where: Live webcast Join us from 9:00–10:30am on September 19, for the discussion on combating green corruption. The event will highlight the “Green Corruption” approach to tackling nature crime, as well as measures taken by Governments, civil society and international actors in response. The speakers will explore best practices[…] -
Event: The UK Labour Party’s Foreign and Defe...
Event: The UK Labour Party’s Foreign and Defense Priorities: A Conversation With David Lammy and John Healey
When: Friday 22nd September 2023, 9:00am - 10:00am ET Where: Live webcast at 6th Floor Flom Auditorium, Woodrow Wilson Center Following his previous visit to the Wilson Center in October 2022, Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey will be joined by Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy for an in-person conversation on September 22nd from 9am[…] -
Agenda now available - join us at the 2023 World Fo...
Agenda now available - join us at the 2023 World Food Forum!
Save the dates: 16 - 20 October 2023 The official agenda of the World Food Forum flagship event is now available on the Zoom Events platform! Join the global movement, where solutions are born, ideas become reality and change-makers come together. Learn more and register -
EDU-ARCTIC: new school year with polar topics
EDU-ARCTIC: new school year with polar topics
Dear Teachers, We hope that you will return virtually to the polar regions in the new school year. We cordially invite you to participate in two lessons in September: 19.09 at 8 UTC: Can the most northern deer cope in a warming climate 27.09 at 8 UTC: Why is permaforst dangerous for Earth's climate We have[…] -
Arctic Frontiers 2024 - Big Picture Sessions Announced
Arctic Frontiers 2024 - Big Picture Sessions Announced
Arctic Frontiers 2024 - Actions & Reactions 29 Jan - 1 Feb Tromsø, Norway / Digital The changes in the Arctic are being shaped by political, economic, and environmental factors both within and outside the region. We need to focus on proactive responses rather than reactive measures. Read more Submit your abstract Deadline for[…] -
UArctic Member Bulletin for September 2023
UArctic Member Bulletin for September 2023
UArctic member bulletin for the month of September 2023 has just been released. Lead story New video series: Introducing shortlisted nominees for the 2023 Arctic Academic Action Award In this video series, the finalists of the 2023 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award talk about their ideas nominated for the Award. Watch the[…] -
The High North Center signs cooperation agreement w...
The High North Center signs cooperation agreement with Harvard
– We are looking forward to collaborating with Harvard on important challenges in the Arctic, says director Frode Mellemvik. The Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (Belfer Center) and the High North Center for Business and Governance at Nord University Business School have entered into a cooperation[…]
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