The Nordic Council held its 76th Session in Reykjavík, Iceland from 28–31 October, focusing on “Peace and Security in the Arctic.” Arctic Portal News
The Nordic Council held its 76th Session in Reykjavík, Iceland from 28–31 October, focusing on “Peace and Security in the Arctic.” 
Landsvirkjun, Icelands National Power Company, www.landsvirkjun.is has informed large users in the northern and eastern parts of the country that... 
The Arctic Circle Assembly will commence on October 17 at Harpa Conference Center in Reykjavík, Iceland, and continue until the evening of October 1... Latest News
- 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocea...
8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 8) has just been released
The 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 8) is now available online, published alongside an interactive Summary detailing key aspects of the report for policymakers, members of the blue economy, and the general public. - Governor of Alaska to attend the Arctic ...
Governor of Alaska to attend the Arctic Energy Forum
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 Dunleavy will speak in opening session on Monday the 14th and participate in panels on the 14th and the[…] - Mike Sfraga - US Ambassador-at-Large for...
Mike Sfraga - US Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs
Dr. Mike Sfraga has been confirmed as the first Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs. - 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.
Arctic Community
- Workshop on how to Peer Review at the upcoming ...
Workshop on how to Peer Review at the upcoming ArcticNet's AC2024
The Association of Polar Early-Career Scientist Canada (APECS Canada) and Arctic Science will be co-hosting a workshop on how to Peer review. This workshop, part of the Early-Career Scientist (ECS) Reviewer Program, will be held on December 9th, 2024, from 14:00 to 15:00 EST in room 215 at the upcoming[…] - Celebrating the cuisine of Arctic reindeer herders
Celebrating the cuisine of Arctic reindeer herders
By Anders Oksal and Alena Gerasimova, International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry Submitted by Ann Waters-Bayer. The article appeared in the September issue of the “Rangelands Around the World” by Society for Range Management. - WFF 2024: Knowledge and tradition coalesce at t...
WFF 2024: Knowledge and tradition coalesce at the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems
The opening of the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems in Rome brought together Indigenous and non-Indigenous experts to highlight the value of Indigenous knowledge in sustainable food systems. Hosted by the FAO and symbolized by a traditional Saami tent, this event aligns with World Food Day and underscores the[…] - UArctic regional centre for Continental Europe ...
UArctic regional centre for Continental Europe established at UVSQ
A new UArctic Regional Centre, the UArctic Regional Centre Continental Europe, was established October 17, 2024 in Reykjavík, Iceland. - Call for applications and funding support to pa...
Call for applications and funding support to participate in the Polar Early Career World Summit 2025
Apply now to attend the Polar Early Career World Summit (PECWS) to be hosted in Boulder, Colorado, USA from 22-24 March 2025! The PECWS, organized by the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Polar Early Career Community Office (PSECCO), aims to bring together early career researchers, professionals,[…] - APECS at the SCAR Open Science Conference 2024
APECS at the SCAR Open Science Conference 2024
Between the 17th and the 25th of August the SCAR Open Science Conference took place in Pucón, Chile. More than 1100 participants and specialists from the diverse field of studies in the Antarctic and the Southern Ocean gathered and made this the largest SCAR event so far. APECS was represented at the[…] - IASC 2024 State of Arctic Science Report
IASC 2024 State of Arctic Science Report
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) State of Arctic Science Report 2024 presents a synthesis of current and upcoming Arctic research activities and priorities with a broad range of input and contributions touching upon all aspects of Arctic research. It is aimed at Arctic researchers, science agencies, managers, and users,[…] - Här serveras samisk mat i Rom: ”De g...
Här serveras samisk mat i Rom: ”De ger beröm”
Uttrycket alla vägar bär till Rom är vedertaget. Den här veckan kanske det stämmer lite extra när folk kan äta samisk mat i Italiens huvudstad. – Intresset är väldigt stort, säger Ayla Gáren Nutti. - Call for IASC Cross-Cutting and Working Group P...
Call for IASC Cross-Cutting and Working Group Proposals 2025
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is now accepting proposals for consideration for IASC funding in 2025 until 6 January 2025 at 13:00 GMT. Late or incomplete proposals will not be accepted. - International Polar Year 2032-2033 - Updated Co...
International Polar Year 2032-2033 - Updated Concept Note Published
On 17 October 2024, the International Polar Year 2032-2033 Updated Concept Note, along with the IPY timeline graph, was released and is now available for download here. For more information and to provide feedback please contact the IPY Secretariat at and visit the IPY website at https://ipy5.info/ - 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[…]
Announcements
- We're Hiring - Arctic Program Manager
We're Hiring - Arctic Program Manager
TitleArctic Program Manager PurposeLead development of the Institute’s Arctic Program and manage its various projects.About the InstituteThe Institute of the North is an independent, non-partisan think tank, based in Anchorage Alaska. We believe that the world’s resources should go to benefit local people. To that end, we conduct research, engage citizens[…] - 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 based[…] - 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 based[…] - 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 OsloVår 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 strategiske landskapet.PANELDELTAGEREStatssekretær[…] - 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 2024Join 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 own Learning Scenario on[…] - Arctic Frontiers #2 Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers #2 Newsletter August 2024
Call for applicants 2025 Emerging Leaders ProgramJoin 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, 2024Read moreArctic Frontiers Abroad: Oulu, Finland - 3rd and 4th of September 2024New Solutions[…] - Arctic Frontiers Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers Newsletter August 2024
Arctic Frontiers Abroad: Oulu, FinlandNew Solutions for Cross-Border Cooperation in Energy and SecurityOur 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, providing a platform[…] - SAON Newsletter Summer 2024
SAON Newsletter Summer 2024
Mapping the Polar Data Ecosystem (MPDE)BackgroundDuring 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 nature but[…] - World Data System newsletter for July 2024
World Data System newsletter for July 2024
WDS-SC Member Election UpdateThe 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 and[…] - 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[…]
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