Arctic Portal Community
- 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. - IASC Activities and Cross-Cutting Activities Allocation 2...
IASC Activities and Cross-Cutting Activities Allocation 2025/2026
IASC aims to facilitate international and interdisciplinary Arctic science. To meet this aim, it allocates funds each year for Cross-Cutting Activities – activities that are supported by at least two of the five IASC Working Groups (WGs). The objective of this WG-spanning program is to promote system-scale activities within IASC and to encourage the WGs to explore interdisciplinary activities, in particular across[…] - Preliminary Results of ICARP IV Research Priority Teams a...
Preliminary Results of ICARP IV Research Priority Teams available for Feedback until 30 May
During the ICARP IV Summit 2025 in Boulder, Colorado, USA (25 - 28 March 2025) as part of the Arctic Science Summit Week 2025, Town Hall Sessions were organised by the seven ICARP IV Research Priority Teams (RPTs) to discuss their preliminary outcomes with the conference participants. The RPTs still welcome your feedback on their work until 30 May 2025 - 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. - Join the SCAR OSC 2026 International Scientific Organisin...
Join the SCAR OSC 2026 International Scientific Organising Committee (ISOC)
APECS and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) are seeking up to three Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to join the International Scientific Organising Committee (ISOC) for the SCAR Open Science Conference (OSC) 2026 in Oslo, Norway, from 10 - 14 August 2026. - Call for nominations | APECS Mentorship Award 2025
Call for nominations | APECS Mentorship Award 2025
APECS seeks to recognize and honor the efforts of its mentors within the international polar scientific community. The APECS Mentorship Award is designed to recognize the time and energy that mentors devote to Early Career Researchers (ECRs) each year, and their efforts to build a community of support. APECS will award a mentor who works with the ECR polar scientific[…] - Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council will conclude i...
Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council will conclude in May
According to the Arctic Council website, on 12 May 2025 the Arctic Council will have its 14th meeting of the Arctic Council which will mark the conclusion of the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council (2023-2025) and the beginning of the Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship (2025-2027). - 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 - Apply to join the SOOS Southern Ocean Indian Sector RWG a...
Apply to join the SOOS Southern Ocean Indian Sector RWG as an ECR
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS, http://www.soos.aq) are looking for an Early Career Researcher (ECR) to join the SOOS Southern Ocean Indian Sector Regional Working Group (SOIS RWG, http://www.soos.aq/activities/rwg/sois; see map for regional details). - UNPFII Side Event: "Land Fragmentation and Indigenou...
UNPFII Side Event: "Land Fragmentation and Indigenous Resilience"
ICR together with the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, featuring the GEF-funded UNEP project Reindeer Herding and Resilience organized a side event on Land Fragmentation and Indigenous Resilience in New York - 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. - MIARC at the conference: “‘Epistemic Frontier...
MIARC at the conference: “‘Epistemic Frontiers’ Geoscientific Knowledge, Authority, and Politics of Participation in Arctic and African Exploration”
Joanna Kodzik, Junior Professor at MIARC, is presenting a paper on the “Changing Arctic Epistemic Frontiers: Moravian Knowledge Production in Greenland, Labrador, and Alaska” at the conference organized by Department of Archaeology, Conservation & History (IAKH), University of Oslo, 22-24 April 2025.
Shipping
- Salvage Operation For Mike Lynch’s Superyacht, Whic...
Salvage Operation For Mike Lynch’s Superyacht, Which Killed 7, To Begin Soon
Lynch’s wife Angela Bacares, the remaining six passengers, and all nine crew members survived the sudden disaster. - Seafarers Happiness Index Shows Steady Satisfaction, But ...
Seafarers Happiness Index Shows Steady Satisfaction, But Aging Vessels Remain A Concern
There is a clear call within the latest edition of the Index for more consistent, practical, and scenario-based instruction that builds real confidence. - Port Of Gothenburg Tests Hydrogen Generator To Power Dock...
Port Of Gothenburg Tests Hydrogen Generator To Power Docked Ships
The new setup is being tested as an alternative where traditional On-shore Power Supply (OPS) systems are not available or feasible. - US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Chinese Refinery & 3 Oi...
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Chinese Refinery & 3 Oil Terminal Operators
The sanctions aim to disrupt Iran’s oil trade and block revenue that it says supports terrorism and destabilising actions in the Middle East. - HD Hyundai To Deploy Welding Humanoid Robots In Korean Sh...
HD Hyundai To Deploy Welding Humanoid Robots In Korean Shipyards By 2027
The aim is to improve productivity, reduce worker strain, and increase safety in areas where labour shortages and workplace risks are becoming a concern. - Seafarers Stuck For Weeks Off Yemen Prepare To Leave Afte...
Seafarers Stuck For Weeks Off Yemen Prepare To Leave After Ceasefire Deal
Around 200 seafarers stranded for weeks on more than 15 vessels off Yemen’s Ras Issa port are finally preparing to unload their cargo. - Orca AI Bags $72.5 Million Fund To Advance AI-Powered Mar...
Orca AI Bags $72.5 Million Fund To Advance AI-Powered Maritime Navigation
Ships using Orca AI's system saw a 54% drop in close encounter incidents, where vessels come dangerously close to each other. - Bulk Carrier Cook Arrested After Nearly Half-Ton Cocaine ...
Bulk Carrier Cook Arrested After Nearly Half-Ton Cocaine Seized In Argentina
Each package had been sealed tightly with multiple layers to protect against water damage, and they were marked with crown symbols. - EU Plans To Cut Off All Russian Energy Imports By 2027
EU Plans To Cut Off All Russian Energy Imports By 2027
The plan aims to cut off a major source of income for Moscow, which the EU believes is funding its ongoing war in Ukraine. - BluePass & XMAR To Launch UAE’s 1st Government-...
BluePass & XMAR To Launch UAE’s 1st Government-Backed Digital Bunkering Platform
The platform is designed to streamline operations and bring more trust and clarity to fuel-related transactions. - World’s Second-largest Shipowner Adds Another Gas C...
World’s Second-largest Shipowner Adds Another Gas Carrier To Indian Fleet
The ship, earlier named Yamabuki and sailing under the Liberian flag, was reflagged to India in April and renamed Green Sachi. - North Star Christens Its First CSOV At VARD’s Shipy...
North Star Christens Its First CSOV At VARD’s Shipyard In Norway
The vessel has become the first in the world to receive the Cyber Resilience classification from Lloyd’s Register.
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
- 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… - In extreme conditions, heat does not flow between materia...
In extreme conditions, heat does not flow between materials. It bounces off.
A new study supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation shows, for the first time, how heat moves — or rather, doesn't — between materials in a high-energy-density plasma state. The work is expected to provide a better understanding of inertial… - Statement by Director Sethuraman Panchanathan on his depa...
Statement by Director Sethuraman Panchanathan on his departure
"Today, I am announcing my decision to step down as Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), effective today. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the Director of NSF for the last five years. I believe I have done all I can… - Atmospheric winds have surprising impact on ocean weather
Atmospheric winds have surprising impact on ocean weather
U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers published a new paper that explains how atmospheric wind affects eddies, an ocean weather phenomena of spinning ocean currents. "Our theory and findings provide a roadmap for incorporating… - 10 billion Milky Way stars might have habitable exoplanet...
10 billion Milky Way stars might have habitable exoplanets after all
A research team led by the recipient of a U.S. National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grant used computer simulations to determine that white dwarf stars have greater potential to host habitable planets than previously realized… - NSF launches new sexual assault crisis helpline for resea...
NSF launches new sexual assault crisis helpline for research community
The U.S. National Science Foundation today launched a 24/7 crisis intervention helpline for members of the NSF research community who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or stalking. The NSF Safer Science Helpline is an anonymous and…
Politics & Society
- Iceland hits top spot of Human Development Index by the UNDP
Iceland hits top spot of Human Development Index by the UNDP
Iceland has been listed as the number one country on the Human Development Index by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Human Development Index is a statistical list that ranks countries based on their life expectancy, education, and per capita income. As part of the list, 193 countries and territories were analysed. Iceland took […] The post Iceland hits[…] - Norwegian Startup Aida Turns Heads at UK Business Expos w...
Norwegian Startup Aida Turns Heads at UK Business Expos with Designer-Led AI Marketing Platform
Aida, a new AI-powered marketing platform built in Norway, made a lasting impression last month at two leading UK business events: the Hashtag Edinburgh Business Expo and the FSB AI Business Bootcamp, hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses in St. Helens. The Oslo-based startup, which has been under development for the past two years, […] The post Norwegian Startup[…] - Reykjavík University EMBA Team Wins Global Negotia...
Reykjavík University EMBA Team Wins Global Negotiation Championship in Cape Town
An Executive MBA (EMBA) team from Reykjavík University has made Iceland proud by claiming first place at The Negotiation Challenge (TNC) 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious international negotiation competitions. The event took place this past weekend in Cape Town, South Africa. It brought together top student negotiators from elite universities worldwide, including Yale, […] The post Reykjavík University[…] - Arrested made after deadly shooting in Uppsala, Sweden
Arrested made after deadly shooting in Uppsala, Sweden
Six arrests have been made after three people were murdered at a hair salon in Uppsala, Sweden, on 29th April 2025. According to Sweden’s state prosecutor’s office, one person has been arrested for the killings, with five others as accomplices. The suspects range between ages 18 to 45. The shooting took place in a hair […] The post Arrested made[…] - Roskilde Festival in Denmark: Festival announces full lin...
Roskilde Festival in Denmark: Festival announces full lineup for 2025
The popular Roskilde Festival in Denmark has announced the full lineup for 2025, including performances from musical heavyweights Nine Inch Nails, Charlie XCX, Deftones, and Stormzy. The annual festival takes place between 28th June and 5th July in the Danish town Roskilde, 30km from Copenhagen on the island Zealand. The festival attracts over 100k music […] The post Roskilde Festival[…] - Railway link between Finland and Norway to be built
Railway link between Finland and Norway to be built
A new railway is to be built that aims to connect Kemi in Finland and Norway’s Narvik via Haparanda in Sweden. With the project set to cost around 20 million Euros for its initial planning, Finland’s Minister of Transport Lulu Ranne has stated that the project is strategic to improve the country’s commercial transport capacity and military readiness. Ranne explains, “This is the most urgent major […] The post Railway link[…] - 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 - Sweden orders online casino to pay 12 million Krona for v...
Sweden orders online casino to pay 12 million Krona for violating excessive gambling rules
The online casino Videoslots has been ordered by Sweden’s Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, to pay 12 million Krona for failing to counteract excessive gambling. In addition, the Gambling Authority has warned Videoslots after the online casino breached Chapter 14, Section 1 of Sweden’s Gambling Act. The Gambling Authority has concluded that the online casino failed to take […] The post Sweden orders[…] - Queen Sonja of Norway discharged from hospital after brea...
Queen Sonja of Norway discharged from hospital after breathing issues
Norway’s royal palace has announced that the country’s Queen Sonja has been discharged from hospital in Oslo after reported breathing issues. In a statement, the palace explains, “The Queen was admitted due to shortness of breath. Examinations show that the situation has normalized.” Queen Sonja, 87, was flown to hospital via helicopter from the monarchy’s […] The post Queen Sonja[…] - 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
- 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,… - Boliden completes a directed share issue of approximately...
Boliden completes a directed share issue of approximately 10.7 million shares, raising gross proceeds of approximately SEK 3.75 billion
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM,… - Boliden announces its intention to carry out a directed s...
Boliden announces its intention to carry out a directed share issue of approximately SEK 3.75 billion
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM,…
