Arctic Encounter 2025 postponed
21.03.2025
The Arctic Encounter Symposium 2025, scheduled to be held in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 2-4 has been rescheduled for July 30th - August 1st. Arctic Portal News
The Arctic Encounter Symposium 2025, scheduled to be held in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 2-4 has been rescheduled for July 30th - August 1st. 
The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation (IYGP) to raise global awareness about the critical role gl... 
Tucked away in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean, Wrangel Island is a place of paradoxes—both a harsh, isolated landscape and a cradle of life. T... Latest News
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Indigenous Nomadic Peoples Congress & Games 2025
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Greenlanders have voted – major changes ahead?
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2025 STEM Discovery Campaign and Climate Gamechanger Award
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Greenland Votes: Independence, Geopolitics, and the Future at Stake
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South Korea interested in Alaska LNG development!
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Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Record-Low February Extent in 2025
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Advances in Polar Science - Call for Papers Special Issue: New Horizons in the Exploration of Polar Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Genetic Resources
The Polar Regions host one of the harshest and most unique ecosystems on Earth, harboring a diverse array of micro- and macro-organisms. These inhabitants showcase remarkable taxonomic and genetic originality, presenting unparalleled opportunities for bioprospecting, alongside demonstrating extraordinary adaptation mechanisms for survival. Furthermore,[…] - Is the Arctic about to become ice-free i...
Is the Arctic about to become ice-free in summer?
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Unfreezing the Past: Could Thawing Permafrost Release Deadly Viruses?
The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic was one of the deadliest outbreaks in human history, infecting an estimated one-third of the global population and causing the deaths of at least 50 million people. Unlike typical influenza strains, which predominantly affect the very young and[…] - 10th CNARC Symposium - Call for Abstracts
10th CNARC Symposium - Call for Abstracts
The 10th China-Nordic Arctic Research Cooperation Symposium will be held on April 23 – 24, 2025 in Shanghai, China. This year's event is convent by Tongji University under the theme: China-Nordic Synergy towards Sustainability in the Arctic.The China-Nordic Arctic Research Center (CNARC) is[…] - Reindeer Hunting in Iceland: Reduced Quo...
Reindeer Hunting in Iceland: Reduced Quotas and Increased Fees for 2025
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Arctic Community
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The business and scientific forum "Northern Forum-India: Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development" held in New Delhi
On 20 March, the main event of the Northern Forum-India programme - the business and scientific forum "Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development" - began in New Delhi, India. - Geopolitical session with Russian Delegation &n...
Geopolitical session with Russian Delegation – Participants of Raisina Dialogue was held in New Delhi
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ICR/WRH at the Fletcher Arctic Conference
On March 7th, 2025 the 11th Annual Fletcher Maritime Arctic Conference brought together experts from across the region to explore the impacts of growing volatility. - Irina Gecht was appointed acting Governor of th...
Irina Gecht was appointed acting Governor of the Nenets Autonomous
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New article on Colin Thubron’s travelogue about the Amur River
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New exhibition featuring objects from Jean Malaurie’s Arctic collection opened in Lausanne
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IASC Activity Report: Impacts of the changing land-based cryosphere on Arctic society
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RHR project team in Tsagaannuur
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Participatory topological mapping in West Taiga
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Apply by 10 March to be a part of the Génération Cryosphère program
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Regular registration for on-site attendance of ASSW 2025 closing on 5 March
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Join us at High North Dialogue 2025 next week!
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North Star Group 2025 Arctic Internship
North Star Group is pleased to offer, for the eighth consecutive year, NSG’s 2025 Arctic Internship. This three-month stipend-based remote-work internship is designed for senior-year college students or recent graduates, particularly those with a background in international relations and a strong interest in Alaska/Arctic/northern issues.The 2025 Arctic Intern will gain[…] - Webinar: Accessing Nutritious and Affordable Fo...
Webinar: Accessing Nutritious and Affordable Food in the North
Join us on April 1, 2025 for our next Iceland-Canada webinar! The event starting at 11:30 EST / 15:30 GMT will feature rich conversation and fresh insights into the day-to-day realities of northern Canadians and Icelandic citizens with respect to accessing nutritious and affordable food.Panelists from leading research institutions and[…] - SAON Newsletter Spring 2025
SAON Newsletter Spring 2025
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Event: Unlocking Arctic Potential - Investing in People
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Event: Unlocking Regional Potential: Northern Norway and the Defense Sector
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Save the date - EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples’ and Youth Dialogues - 26-27 June 2025, Kittilä, Finland
The European Commission is organising the next edition of the EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue, and EU-Arctic Youth Dialogue. The events are organised in cooperation with the local, regional, and national authorities of Finland and will take place in Levi, Kittilä on 26 - 27 June 2025, with side[…] - Webcast: Three Years of War in Ukraine: Taking ...
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Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 11:30am – 12:30pm ET 6th Floor Flom Auditorium, Woodrow Wilson CenterRegister for webcastRegister for in personFebruary 24, 2025, marks the third year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war has gone through many phases, from Ukraine's early battlefield successes in repelling the Russian invasion to Russia's recent[…]
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