Arctic Portal Community
- IASC Activity Report - Planning for the next decade in Ar...
IASC Activity Report - Planning for the next decade in Arctic infrastructure research: A contribution to ICARP IV
Our half-day workshop at ASSW 2025 focused on the review of research on drivers and cumulative effects of infrastructure and climate on Arctic socio-ecological systems done since ICARP III and on sketching a roadmap for innovative community-engaged research on Arctic infrastructural development and environmental changes in the next decade. This community event was a continuation of a series of workshops,[…] - ASSW 2026 - First Circular: Invitation to Aarhus, Denmark...
ASSW 2026 - First Circular: Invitation to Aarhus, Denmark, for ASSW 2026
On behalf of the Danish Forum for Arctic Research (FAF), Aarhus University (AU) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), we are honoured to invite you to the Arctic Science Summit Week 2026 (ASSW2026) including the Arctic Observing Summit 2026 in Aarhus, the City of smiles in Denmark, on March 25 to April 1, 2026. The ASSW2026 will be organised by a[…] - New book about Sámi reindeer husbandry
New book about Sámi reindeer husbandry
A new book prepared by ICR’s team is coming in September 2025. - Upcoming IASC Activity: 6th PalaeoArc Conference
Upcoming IASC Activity: 6th PalaeoArc Conference
The 6th International PalaeoArc Conference (on ‘Processes and Palaeo-environmental changes in the Arctic: from Past to Present’) will be held at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø from 2 to 5 June 2025. PalaeoArc is an international research network aiming to better understand climatically induced environmental changes in the Arctic from the Quaternary to present. The conference has over[…] - Guest lecture about Jean Malaurie at the festival of hist...
Guest lecture about Jean Malaurie at the festival of history films in Pessac
Jan Borm, director of MIARC, has been invited by UNIPOP (Université populaire – The people’s university), the Jean Eustache cinema and the Festival of History Films in Pessac (near Bordeaux, France) to give a talk about Jean Malaurie. - APECS Italy VII National Conference 6-7. November 2025
APECS Italy VII National Conference 6-7. November 2025
- Peer Review Workshop by UKPN and US APECS
Peer Review Workshop by UKPN and US APECS
The UKPN and US APECS hosted their joint-event with an online workshop tailored around the peer review process. The workshop was hosted online on May 7th. This interactive workshop was aimed at Early Career Researchers (ECR) where speakers provided their own personal insights and perspectives whilst ECRs were given the opportunity to ask questions. - Norway handed the Arctic Council gavel over to the Kingdo...
Norway handed the Arctic Council gavel over to the Kingdom of Denmark
The 14th meeting of the Arctic Council on May 12, 2025, marked the conclusion of Norway’s Chairship (2023-2025) and the beginning of the Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship (2025-2027). - Towards Shared Understanding of Co-Creative and Indigenou...
Towards Shared Understanding of Co-Creative and Indigenous-Led Research for ICARP IV
What does ethical Arctic research look like when it begins with introductions, not abstracts, when it centers relationships over results, follows Indigenous research guidelines and establishes trust before methodological details, and respects the land, the people, and the knowledge systems that have been there for time immemorial? During the session "Towards a Shared Understanding of Co-Creative and Indigenous-Led Research for ICARP[…] - Guest lecture about French polar presence across time
Guest lecture about French polar presence across time
Jan Borm is going to give a guest lecture on "French polar presences - the 'La recherche' expeditions of the 1830s in their historical French and international context" at the University of Tartu, Estonia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4.15pm, in the Department of Geography. - Help shape future polar research by providing input on po...
Help shape future polar research by providing input on polar early career priorities
From 22–24 March 2025, 120 polar early career researchers (ECRs) gathered for the Polar Early Career World Summit (PECWS) and developed 12 vision statements, 75 priorities, and 186 reasonings and actions. This material will guide international priority setting and coordination processes in polar research, like the 4th International Conference on Arctic Research Planning and the International Polar Year 2032-2033. - On the Side Lines of UNPFII: Reindeer Herders Call for Ac...
On the Side Lines of UNPFII: Reindeer Herders Call for Action on Land Fragmentation and Indigenous Rights
At a powerful side event during the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Indigenous reindeer herders, Sámi political leaders, and international experts convened to spotlight the challenges of land fragmentation and its impact on implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) pushing Arctic and sub-Arctic reindeer pastoralism toward a tipping point.
Shipping
- Wärtsilä To Power USA’s First Fully Elect...
Wärtsilä To Power USA’s First Fully Electric High-Speed Ferries in San Francisco Bay
The three zero-emission vessels will be the first delivered as a part of San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Rapid Electric Emission Free Ferry Program. - PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard Launches Indonesia’s Fir...
PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard Launches Indonesia’s First All-Electric CBG 500 E Crane
The crane will be mounted on a custom-built barge named Leo Trans 10, designed and constructed by the company itself. - World’s First-Ever Intercontinental Journey By An E...
World’s First-Ever Intercontinental Journey By An Electric Vessel Completed
Equipped with state-of-the-art hydrofoil technology, the vessel glides above the surface on two submerged, wing-like foils. - CMA CGM Launches Vietnam’s First 100% Electric Rive...
CMA CGM Launches Vietnam’s First 100% Electric River Barge With NIKE
The barge will be powered by a dedicated charging station being set up at Cai Mep port, near the Gemalink terminal. - Fatigue Among Cargo Seafarers Rises Despite Rest Regulati...
Fatigue Among Cargo Seafarers Rises Despite Rest Regulations, Study Finds
A higher number of cargo workers also described insufficient sleep due to work-related anxiety, general anxiety and homesickness. - Isle Of Man Flag Welcomes First Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Tan...
Isle Of Man Flag Welcomes First Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Tanker To Its Registry
The Isle of Man became the first flag state in the world in April 2022 to offer a 15% discount on registration fees for vessels that use green technologies. - Sailing Yacht Crashes Into Tanker’s Wake At Lock, S...
Sailing Yacht Crashes Into Tanker’s Wake At Lock, Skipper Injured
Elbe Express was heading into the lock when it got caught in the "screwwater"—a churning current created by the tanker’s propellers. - Wärtsilä’s 4-Stroke Ammonia Engine Slashe...
Wärtsilä’s 4-Stroke Ammonia Engine Slashes Emissions By Up To 90%
Ammonia has emerged as a promising alternative fuel as the shipping industry looks for more sustainable fuel options. - China’s Largest Port Partners With Europe To Build ...
China’s Largest Port Partners With Europe To Build Green Shipping Corridors
The goal is to build routes that achieve net-zero carbon emissions from the port of departure all the way to the destination port. - Video: Bulk Carrier Narrowly Escapes Hitting Seawall In S...
Video: Bulk Carrier Narrowly Escapes Hitting Seawall In St. Clair River
The ship was heading upbound on the St. Clair River towards Lake Huron when it veered dangerously close to the riverbank. - Global Shipping Records Lowest Vessel Losses In 2024 But ...
Global Shipping Records Lowest Vessel Losses In 2024 But Faces New Threats
Only 27 ships over 100 GT were lost worldwide last year, representing a 20% drop from 35 in 2023 and a striking 75% decline from 105 losses reported a decade ago. - Russian Sailors Evacuated From Yemen After US Strikes Dam...
Russian Sailors Evacuated From Yemen After US Strikes Damage Oil Tanker
One of the sailors needed complicated eye surgery and was treated in Sanaa before being moved to Moscow.
Climate Change
- Europe's road transport needs to shift gears towards...
Europe's road transport needs to shift gears towards sustainability
Growing transport volumes have been driving Europe’s road transport emissions up in the past two decades. A European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis, published today, shows how total greenhouse gas emissions from both passenger cars and heavy goods vehicles have increased in Europe, despite better engine efficiency and use of biofuels. - The looming threat for Maine’s iconic potato industry
The looming threat for Maine’s iconic potato industry
By Lori Valigra (Bangor Daily News) and Caitlin Looby (Climate Central) with Jen Brady (Climate Central) contributing to data reporting Maire Lenihan coaxes organic Keuka Gold potatoes into a washing machine at Goranson Farm in Dresden on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN Maine farmer Ryan Guerrette irrigated his 1,200 acres of potatoes in Caribou more often in the past few years, when[…] - Ellis Island, lighthouses among historic NJ sites floodin...
Ellis Island, lighthouses among historic NJ sites flooding as seas rise
By Ayurella Horn-Muller (Climate Central ) and Andrew S. Lewis and Michael Sol Warren (NJ Spotlight News), with television segment by Brenda Flanagan (NJ Spotlight News) Read the Climate Central report, Future Flood Risk: Historic Sites in NJ. The Garden State’s history is starting to wash away. New Jersey as it exists today was built up over hundreds of years from the arrival[…] - Still rare in Iowa, electric car powers Des Moines family...
Still rare in Iowa, electric car powers Des Moines family’s home during blackouts
By Ayurella Horn-Muller (Climate Central) and Amber Alexander (NBC WHO 13 Des Moines) Kerri Johannsen was less than a week from giving birth to her second child when a derecho wielding winds up to 100 mph swept through Iowa. Johannsen’s power went out for four days. “It was hot,” she said. “We were just trying to manage.” The Des Moines[…] - Storied Maine ski resort bets future on reining in high c...
Storied Maine ski resort bets future on reining in high costs of warmer winters
By Lori Valigra and Elizabeth Miller A skier jumps into the air in front of a large snow-making machine at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. Modern advances in snow-making technology are helping Maine ski areas stay open despite the warming climate. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN BRIDGTON, Maine — Billy Dolliver’s blue eyes twinkled at the mountain[…] - Emissions from road traffic and domestic heating behind b...
Emissions from road traffic and domestic heating behind breaches of EU air quality standards across Europe
Breaches of EU air quality limits for nitrogen dioxide across Europe were predominantly due to road traffic, while domestic heating lay behind the majority of exceedances for particulate matter, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment on air quality plans published today. - Hardly any past Winter Olympic host cities will have the ...
Hardly any past Winter Olympic host cities will have the snow to host in 60 years
By Clarisa Diaz and Elizabeth Miller Rain, wet snow, and shallow snow are all expected to increase at former Olympic venues over the coming decades, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Waterloo. It projects that nearly all prior host cities for the Olympics will see weather conditions that make it difficult to hold outdoor winter sports competitions. The[…] - Circular business models and smarter design can reduce en...
Circular business models and smarter design can reduce environment and climate impacts from textiles
Textile consumption in Europe has on average the fourth highest impacts on the environment and climate, following consumption of food, housing and mobility. Ahead of the expected European Union (EU) strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published today two briefings that look at measures to reduce those impacts, including on resource use, greenhouse gas emissions[…] - Europe's environmental taxes in decline, despite pot...
Europe's environmental taxes in decline, despite potentially crucial role
The European Green Deal acknowledges the crucial role of taxation in Europe’s sustainability transition. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that revenues from environmental taxes can support transition investments but future revenue streams from these taxes will erode as European Union (EU) environmental and climate policy objectives are achieved. The relative share of environmental taxes to[…] - Economic losses from weather and climate-related extremes...
Economic losses from weather and climate-related extremes in Europe reached around half a trillion euros over past 40 years
Extreme weather events like storms, heatwaves and flooding accounted for economic losses of around half a trillion euros over the past 40 years and led to between 85 000 and 145 000 human fatalities across Europe. Less than one-third of these losses were insured, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis of economic losses and fatalities from weather and[…] - How green are European cities? Green space key to well-be...
How green are European cities? Green space key to well-being – but access varies
High-quality green and blue spaces in cities, like parks, allotments, riverbanks and coastlines, are crucial for health and well-being, in particular for the elderly, children and people on low incomes. However, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that access is not equal. - Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increas...
Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increasing wildfire risk on the Front Range
By Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun and John Upton, Climate Central Grass fires have threatened the meadows and homes near Chatridge Court and U.S. 85 three times in five years, and firefighters work hard to keep flames from moving over the hill into thousands of homes in Highlands Ranch. These photos are from the 2016 Chatridge fire. (South Metro Fire[…]
Science
- Learning occurs quicker than thought, according to brain ...
Learning occurs quicker than thought, according to brain imaging
Researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation have provided a new understanding of how and where learning occurs in the brain. The two-part finding has implications for understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases like… - New tools to identify and monitor cardiovascular disease
New tools to identify and monitor cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases cause one death every 33 seconds in America. Diagnosing these conditions, which account for approximately 20% of all deaths annually, can be difficult because the overlaying and natural fluorescence of cardiac tissue… - Clearest-ever images of sun's corona captured with n...
Clearest-ever images of sun's corona captured with new optical technique
Using a new optical system, scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Solar Observatory and the New Jersey Institute of Technology have captured the most detailed images of the complex movements in the sun's atmosphere, the corona… - Volcanic ash is critical to tracking changes in eruption ...
Volcanic ash is critical to tracking changes in eruption behavior
U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers discovered that subtle changes in magma composition may drive tremors during volcanic eruptions, offering a new tool for forecasting volcanic activity and guiding hazard assessments. Volcano… - Preparing science educators to use and teach AI in the cl...
Preparing science educators to use and teach AI in the classroom
An interdisciplinary team of researchers funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation has created a teacher-driven curriculum called Shark AI. This optional online program introduces Florida middle school teachers and students to artificial… - Lab-synthesized botanical compound shows promise for figh...
Lab-synthesized botanical compound shows promise for fighting aggressive breast cancer
Chemists funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have developed a new process to synthesize a plant-based compound that shows effectiveness against triple-negative breast cancer cells. According to the American Cancer Society, triple-negative… - Using machine learning to speed up discovery for drug del...
Using machine learning to speed up discovery for drug delivery and disease treatment
A new computational tool developed with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation could greatly speed up determining the 3D structure of RNAs, a critical step in developing new RNA-based drugs, identifying drug-binding sites and using RNAs in… - 4 planets discovered around Barnard's star, one of t...
4 planets discovered around Barnard's star, one of the closest stars to Earth
Researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation have discovered four tiny exoplanets orbiting Barnard's star, a red dwarf at the center of the nearest single-star system to Earth. Using a specialized instrument mounted on the NSF… - Leopard spots and protein nanoclusters: How pattern rules...
Leopard spots and protein nanoclusters: How pattern rules could advance muscular dystrophy treatment
Although a leopard cannot change its spots, new research funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation uses the principles that govern patterns like leopard spots to understand biological processes at the nanoscale. The research, which combines… - Specialized sponge recycles minerals from stormwater for ...
Specialized sponge recycles minerals from stormwater for reuse in agriculture and other industries
Funded by multiple grants from the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers created a functional sponge that can soak up certain pollutants from water and then release them on demand, presenting a reusable and low-cost solution for cleaning… - New study informs fire prevention strategies to save live...
New study informs fire prevention strategies to save lives and property
U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research shows that fires in populated areas are three times more likely to lead to premature deaths than wildfires overall, informing fire mitigation efforts. Scientists at the NSF National Center for… - From electronic bugs to real ones, methods for listening ...
From electronic bugs to real ones, methods for listening provide insights into communication and hearing
A new study by U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers on how members of the animal world sense and react to sounds provides insight into adaptations in communication that could be used in the development of adaptable hearing aids or…
Politics & Society
- Deal approved by Greenland to provide minerals to Europe
Deal approved by Greenland to provide minerals to Europe
Greenland has approved a deal for the mining of a key rock for aluminum production to be provided for Europe. The permit was granted to the Greenland Anorthosite Mining company, which is backed by French investment group Jean Boulle and sovereign wealth funds from Greenland and Denmark. This permit grants a thirty-year concession. Jesper Willaing […] The post Deal approved[…] - Three Norwegian ski jumping officials let go over cheatin...
Three Norwegian ski jumping officials let go over cheating accusations
It was announced by the Norwegian Ski Federation that three ski jumping officials have been let go over cheating accusations of modifying skiing equipment. The three officials accused are coach Magnus Brevig, his assistant Thomas Lobben, and staff member Adrian Livelten. They are suspected of modifying the suits of Norwegian athletes, which would provide an […] The post Three Norwegian[…] - Promotion of junk food directed towards children to be ba...
Promotion of junk food directed towards children to be banned in Denmark
The promotion of junk food that’s directed at children under the age of 15 is to be banned in Denmark, including influencer campaigns. According to DR, the initiative was introduced after food companies used influencers to promote junk food to young audiences. Morten Bødsko, Denmark’s Minister of Business, explains, “If you spend any time on […] The post Promotion of[…] - Alvotech Begins Trading on Nasdaq Stockholm, Expands Nord...
Alvotech Begins Trading on Nasdaq Stockholm, Expands Nordic Presence
Alvotech, the Icelandic biopharmaceutical company specialising in developing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines, began trading today on Nasdaq Stockholm, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global growth journey. The listing follows the company’s dual presence on Nasdaq Iceland and Nasdaq U.S., making Alvotech one of the few Nordic firms to be simultaneously listed on three […] The post Alvotech Begins[…] - Agreement to expand cooperation in agriculture signed bet...
Agreement to expand cooperation in agriculture signed between Denmark and Ukraine
A new agreement has been signed between Denmark and Ukraine that expands the cooperation between the two countries for agriculture, fisheries, and food production. The meeting was held in Copenhagen between Denmark’s Minister of Food Jacob Jensen and Ukrainian Minister of Agriculture Vitaliy Koval. Minister Jensen and Minister Koval agreed to establish a multi-year collaboration that focuses […] The post Agreement to[…] - New oil and gas exploration licensing round agreed upon b...
New oil and gas exploration licensing round agreed upon by Norway
The Norwegian parliament has ordered the country’s government to begin a new oil and gas exploration licensing round, which will allow for an increase in drilling activities in Norway. According to Reuters, the decision to implement the round was amplified as the country has become Europe’s largest natural gas supplier, contributing around 30% of gas […] The post New oil[…] - Pipar\TBWA Backs AI Startup Aida.Social in their Expansio...
Pipar\TBWA Backs AI Startup Aida.Social in their Expansion Push
Icelandic creative agency Pipar\TBWA has taken a notable step into the world of AI-driven marketing, confirming its investment in Norwegian-British tech startup Aida.Social, an artificial intelligence platform designed to streamline content creation for brands. The move reflects a growing trend among agencies to invest directly in technology that enhances creative workflows and automates parts of […] The post Pipar\TBWA Backs[…] - National security adviser of Sweden resigns after Grindr ...
National security adviser of Sweden resigns after Grindr images leak
Tobias Thyberg, Sweden’s newly appointed national security adviser, has resigned less than 24 hours from assuming the position due to images after his profile pictures from the dating app Grindr were leaked to the government. Thyberg took up the position on Thursday 8th May and resigned the morning of Friday 9th May, after the pictures […] The post National security[…] - Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected
Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected
On April 28, the Final of the annual international competition "Teenage Climate Ambassador of the Northern Forum" was held among students of schools-members of Schools Association of the Northern Forum - Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected
Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected
On April 28, the Final of the annual international competition "Teenage Climate Ambassador of the Northern Forum" was held among students of schools-members of Schools Association of the Northern Forum - Tomsk scientists developed a comprehensive model for asse...
Tomsk scientists developed a comprehensive model for assessing regions
By 2026, profiles of the northern regions of Russian Federation will be compiled. - Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of t...
Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of the Northern Forum events in India
Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum told Yakutia 24 TV channel about the results of the Northern Forum events in India, and future plans in program “Aktualnoe interview”.
Resources
- Report on payments to government agencies in 2024
Report on payments to government agencies in 2024
Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish Law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to… - Long term financing for Somincor and Zinkgruvan acquisiti...
Long term financing for Somincor and Zinkgruvan acquisition in place
"The acquisition of Somincor and Zinkgruvan is pivotal to the long-term development of Boliden. I am of course very pleased that we now have… - Boliden updates Green Finance Framework
Boliden updates Green Finance Framework
Since the launch of Boliden's inaugural Green Finance Framework in May 2022, Boliden has raised its climate ambition throughout the value chain. For… - Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting
Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting
Boliden's Annual General Meeting was held on April 23, 2025 live in Aitik and through postal voting. Board of Directors The Meeting resolved on the… - Boliden's Q1 2025: A solid start to our second century
Boliden's Q1 2025: A solid start to our second century
"We are proud to build a European base metal champion." - Mikael Staffas, President and CEO. Financials · Revenues: SEK 21,121 m (18,481) … - Boliden has completed the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-...
Boliden has completed the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-Corvo) and Zinkgruvan
The acquisition of Somincor and Zinkgruvan is now complete and the companies will be consolidated into Boliden as of April 16, 2025. On December 9,… - Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2025 report
Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2025 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the first quarter 2025 on Wednesday April 23 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be… - Boliden receives all regulatory approvals for the acquisi...
Boliden receives all regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-Corvo) and Zinkgruvan
The EU Commission has approved Boliden's acquisition of the mines Somincor-Sociedade Mineira de Neves-Corvo, S.A. ("Neves-Corvo") in Portugal and… - Increase in number of shares and votes in Boliden
Increase in number of shares and votes in Boliden
Boliden AB ("Boliden" or the "Company") announces that Boliden's registered number of shares, votes and share capital have increased through the… - Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Boliden AB (p...
Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Boliden AB (publ)
The shareholders of Boliden AB (publ) (company registration number 556051-4142) are summoned to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday,…
