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- PECWS Synthesis Report released: early career perspective...
PECWS Synthesis Report released: early career perspectives on polar research priorities
We are thrilled to announce the release of the Polar Early Career World Summit (PECWS) Synthesis Report, a comprehensive summary of conversations that happened before, during, and after PECWS. This document captures the collective voice of 238 early career polar researchers from around the world and their priorities for long-term research planning. - IASC Activity Report: Atmospheric chemistry in cold envir...
IASC Activity Report: Atmospheric chemistry in cold environments (CATCH) Faraday Discussion
The Faraday Discussion on Atmospheric Chemistry in Cold Environments highlighted progress and emerging challenges in understanding chemical processes in Earth’s cold regions—including the polar areas, upper troposphere, and stratosphere. This workshop brought together expertise spanning physical, analytical, and theoretical chemistry. This Faraday Discussion was distinctive because it successfully bridged multiple disciplines and scales - from molecular-level interfacial chemistry to global[…] - Two Decades of the International Centre for Reindeer Husb...
Two Decades of the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry: 20 Years of Global Impact
20 years ago today the Norwegian Government established the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) in Kautokeino, Norway... - Deadline Extended: Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Co...
Deadline Extended: Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Conference
Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Conference: The Changing Cryosphere: Science, Impacts and Adaptation will be held in Wellington, New Zealand 9-12 February 2026. The meeting will bring together scientists studying the global cryosphere and climate, in the Arctic, Antarctic and mountain areas. The final abstract deadline is 19 September 2025 (extended). - Call for ASSW 2026 Community Meetings and Workshops
Call for ASSW 2026 Community Meetings and Workshops
The ASSW 2026 Community Meetings and Workshops will be from 25 - 29 March 2026. This part of ASSW 2026 includes meetings, workshops and other events of several Arctic organisations and projects. The entire Arctic community is encouraged to use ASSW 2026 as a venue for bringing together their organisations, collaborations, and teams. ASSW 2026 organisers will provide the logistical support and your meeting attendees[…] - New article: Outsider Geopolitics: To Be, or Not to Be, i...
New article: Outsider Geopolitics: To Be, or Not to Be, in the Arctic
Eda Ayaydin, Post-Doc at MIARC and Andreas Raspotnik, Director of the High North Center for Business and Governance at Nord University (Bodø, Norway) published new article about Geopolitics in and outside the Arctic in the Journal E-International Relations. - IASC Activity Report: 2nd ARTofMELT Open Science Workshop
IASC Activity Report: 2nd ARTofMELT Open Science Workshop
The onset of melt in the Arctic happens every year but the date can be very different from year to year. So, what really happens when Arctic sea ice starts melting in spring? Does it happen fast, are there any slower underlying or preconditioning processes and how does the ocean/sea-ice/atmosphere system interact through the time before and during this? The[…] - Arctic Youth Dialogue 2025
Arctic Youth Dialogue 2025
Youth Together for Arctic Futures is a project that aims to connect Arctic youth to their European peers. By fostering collaboration and mutual learning between Arctic and European youth, the project aims to provide these youth with the necessary knowledge, skills, and opportunities to advocate for policy promoting a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Arctic future. A key part of the[…] - APECS Polar Book Club
APECS Polar Book Club
📖 🏖️🧊 To help us stay cool during the summer holidays, APECS Netherlands, APECS Luxembourg and the UK Polar Network are joining forces to organise another edition of our APECS Polar Book Club! - Reindeer Herding vs. School Rules: Sámi Youth at a...
Reindeer Herding vs. School Rules: Sámi Youth at a Crossroads
Reindeer-herding parents in Finnmark county, Norway, have reached out, distraught, after learning that starting this school year, reindeer-herding youth are no longer being granted permission to participate in herding activities or the crucial spring migration season. - Jean Malaurie‘s ashes inhumated in Greenland
Jean Malaurie‘s ashes inhumated in Greenland
Jean Malaurie‘s ashes were inhumated in the cementery of Siorapaluk, North-West Greenland, during a ceremony on August 15, 2025, in the presence of his son Guillaume and the latter‘s three sons as well as numerous members of the local community. - APECS Joins the Coalition of Emerging Ocean Leaders (CEOL...
APECS Joins the Coalition of Emerging Ocean Leaders (CEOL) to Advance Inclusive and Responsible Polar Ocean Action
In June 2025, the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) proudly joined the Coalition of Emerging Ocean Leaders (CEOL) — a dynamic alliance of youth-led and early-career ocean networks from around the world — launched during the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France.
Shipping
- Oman To Build Middle East’s First Fully Integrated ...
Oman To Build Middle East’s First Fully Integrated Green Ship Recycling Facility
The country also plans to become the first Gulf country to provide docked ships with electricity and green fuel. - India, Singapore Partner To Launch Green And Digital Ship...
India, Singapore Partner To Launch Green And Digital Shipping Corridors
India and Singapore have agreed on a detailed roadmap covering sectors like advanced manufacturing and green shipping. - Russian LNG Tanker Leaves Chinese Port Carrying Sanctione...
Russian LNG Tanker Leaves Chinese Port Carrying Sanctioned Cargo
This shipment is the second cargo from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project to reach China, following the tanker Arctic Mulan. - In A Historic First, India Passes Two Landmark Maritime B...
In A Historic First, India Passes Two Landmark Maritime Bills In A Single Day
The Lok Sabha approved the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, replacing the outdated Merchant Shipping Act of 1958. - Panama Police Seize 39 Drug Packages on Container Ship Bo...
Panama Police Seize 39 Drug Packages on Container Ship Bound For New Zealand
The seizure took place as part of a search and inspection operation coordinated between police and judicial authorities. - India Blacklists 86 Foreign Vessels Over Abandonment &...
India Blacklists 86 Foreign Vessels Over Abandonment & Abuse Of Indian Seafarers
Indian seafarers on these ships have faced non-payment of wages, unsafe and inhuman working conditions, and detention by port authorities. - Kongsberg Secures Contract For World’s First Full E...
Kongsberg Secures Contract For World’s First Full Electric Tug Integration In India
Operational support throughout the vessel’s lifecycle will be handled by Kongsberg Maritime India’s Global Customer Support team. - Undersea Cable Damage In Red Sea Disrupts Internet Across...
Undersea Cable Damage In Red Sea Disrupts Internet Across Asia & Middle East
Microsoft said its Azure cloud computing platform, the world’s second-largest after Amazon Web Services, was affected by the cable cuts. - Dutch Freighter With 16 People Onboard Runs Aground In Ca...
Dutch Freighter With 16 People Onboard Runs Aground In Canada’s Northwest Passage
The Canadian Coast Guard’s icebreaker CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier was dispatched from about 150 nautical miles southwest of the area. - High-Speed Boat Crashes Into Turkish Coast Guard Vessel, ...
High-Speed Boat Crashes Into Turkish Coast Guard Vessel, 5 Dead & 1 Missing
A high-speed boat carrying 34 migrants and one trafficker hit a coast guard vessel, throwing everyone onboard into the sea. - Chinese Hospital Ship ‘Silk Road Ark’ Sails O...
Chinese Hospital Ship ‘Silk Road Ark’ Sails On Its Maiden Overseas Mission
It is China’s 2nd domestically designed and constructed 10,000 tonne-class ocean-going hospital ship. - President of Panama Meets Japanese Shipowners & Share...
President of Panama Meets Japanese Shipowners & Shares New Ship Registry Plan
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino met with over 40 representatives from Japanese shipping companies.
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
- NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the d...
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the design phase
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NSF NQVL) is coming into sharper focus with the selection of the first four teams that will design high-tech infrastructure... - NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Resear...
NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Research Resource Operations Center
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new solicitation to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC). This marks a critical... - NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Resear...
NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Research Resources Operations Center
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new solicitation to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC). This marks a critical... - NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data sy...
NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data systems and resources
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced two major advancements in America's AI infrastructure: the launch of the Integrated Data Systems and Services (NSF IDSS) program to build out... - NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI edu...
NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI education and build the STEM workforce of the future
The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced two new Dear Colleague Letters (DCL) and one program solicitation that implement key elements of the Trump administration's executive order, "Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American… - NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully o...
NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully open AI models to fuel U.S. scientific innovation
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a partnership with NVIDIA to develop a set of artificial intelligence models that will transform the ability of America's scientists to leverage AI... - Podcast: Introducing AI to the future workforce
Podcast: Introducing AI to the future workforce
A workforce fluent in AI techniques will be essential to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence continues. Jeremy Waisome, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, discusses the Shark AI project, which has introduced artificial… - NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructu...
NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructure collaborations for transformative impact across 11 jurisdictions
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced six major awards through its EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC), investing $29.2 million across 11 jurisdictions to strengthen research… - NSF invests nearly $32M to accelerate novel AI-driven app...
NSF invests nearly $32M to accelerate novel AI-driven approaches in protein design, strengthening the U.S. bioeconomy
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) announced an inaugural investment of nearly $32 million to five teams across the U.S. through the NSF Use-Inspired Acceleration of Protein Design… - NSF invests in AI-ready test beds to accelerate U.S. lead...
NSF invests in AI-ready test beds to accelerate U.S. leadership
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced over $2 million in planning grants to support the development of artificial intelligence-ready test beds — real-world environments that will accelerate the design, evaluation and deployment of AI… - NSF to invest in new national network of AI-programmable ...
NSF to invest in new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a new funding opportunity that would invest up to $100 million to support a network of "programmable cloud laboratories," aimed at expanding access to cutting-edge technology to accelerate the automation… - Podcast: A new world of collaborative aerial robots
Podcast: A new world of collaborative aerial robots
Advances in fundamental technologies enable robots to collaborate with humans, as well as with other robots. David Saldaña, assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering at Lehigh University, discusses his work developing…
Politics & Society
- Sweden to temporarily halve food VAT in election-year budget
Sweden to temporarily halve food VAT in election-year budget
Food VAT to be temporarily halved in Sweden during the country’s election-year budget bill to help support households and the wider economy. VAT on food is set to be halved in Denmark during April 2026 and December 2027, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed. The VAT on food will be reduced to 6% during this […] The post Sweden to[…] - Finland to phase out swastikas from its Air Force flags
Finland to phase out swastikas from its Air Force flags
Finland is set to phase out swastikas from the flag of the country’s Air Force, which a handful of unit flags still use the symbol that’s associated as a hate symbol. Since Finland joined NATO, the country has been removing the symbol from its remaining flags, largely to avoid awkwardness with its Western allies. Finland […] The post Finland to[…] - Seventeen Icelandic Companies Recognised for Exemplary Co...
Seventeen Icelandic Companies Recognised for Exemplary Corporate Governance
Seventeen Icelandic companies received the title Model Company in Good Corporate Governance at a ceremony today in Reykjavík. This recognition is awarded by Stjórnvísi, the Iceland Chamber of Commerce, the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA), and Nasdaq Iceland. The initiative aims to build trust in the Icelandic business community by promoting clear roles and responsibilities […] The post Seventeen Icelandic[…] - European Champions Push for Gender Equality in Sport
European Champions Push for Gender Equality in Sport
Reigning European and Icelandic handball champions, Valur women’s team, have stepped into the spotlight not only for their sporting achievements but also for their leadership in the global fight for gender equality. The Reykjavík-based club is the first team in Iceland to join March Forward, an international campaign launched by UN Women Iceland earlier this […] The post European Champions[…] - Sweden sees mass ransomware attack on major IT systems su...
Sweden sees mass ransomware attack on major IT systems supplier
Sweden has seen a huge ransomware attack on its IT systems supplier, Miljödata, affecting 200 municipalities and regional governments across the country. According to the Swedish government, the attack affected Miljödata, which supplies HR systems to around 80% of Sweden’s municipal governments, and was discovered on the 23rd August. Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Sweden’s Minister for Civil […] The post Sweden sees[…] - Icelandic musician Laufey makes cover of Vogue Scandinavia
Icelandic musician Laufey makes cover of Vogue Scandinavia
The popular Icelandic jazz-pop musician Laufey has been featured as the cover star for the August/September issue of Vogue Scandinavia, the Scandinavian edition of the American fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue. As part of the article, Laufey opens up about identity, womanhood, and the full spectrum of emotion — from joy to rage — that […] The post Icelandic musician[…] - Infostellar Ground Network sees Finland’s NorthBase...
Infostellar Ground Network sees Finland’s NorthBase join partnership
Finland’s NorthBase has announced that it is joining a partnership with Infostellar and Atlas Space Operations for access to its ground station in Lapland. NorthBase, the Finnish ground station services provider, is providing access to its ground station network in Finland’s Muonio, in Lapland. The site in Muonio provides visibility to polar orbit satellites. Alongside […] The post Infostellar Ground[…] - Air Guitar World Championship crown taken by Finland
Air Guitar World Championship crown taken by Finland
The crown of the 2025 Air Guitar World Championship was claimed by Finland, a first in 25 years since the country’s previous win in 2000. First place was awarded to Aapo “The Angus” Rautio after beating Japan’s Yuta Sudo by 0.1 points, after competing in a decided “Air Off” round. Last year’s winner, Canada’s Zachary […] The post Air Guitar[…] - New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Member...
New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Members, Goodwill Ambassadors, and Walter Hickel Medal Laureates!
July 28, 2025, at the XVI General Assembly of the Northern Forum in Khanty-Mansiysk, we are proud to announce a significant expansion of our family! These additions strengthen our mission for the sustainable development of northern regions and open new prospects for global partnership. - Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairma...
Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairmanship
The Nenets Autonomous Okrug has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Northern Forum. Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, presented the symbol of chairmanship for 2025-2027 to Irina Gekht, Acting Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. - 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 - 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
- Application for mining concession for Laver granted
Application for mining concession for Laver granted
Boliden's application for a mining concession for the Laver deposit has today been granted by the Swedish Mining Authority. The concession grants… - Linn Andersson new member of Boliden's Group Management
Linn Andersson new member of Boliden's Group Management
Linn Andersson has been appointed EVP Strategy and CTO. The role, which is new to Boliden's Group Management, includes overall responsibility for… - Statement on changed tax conditions in Finland
Statement on changed tax conditions in Finland
The Finnish government has submitted proposals for changed tax levels for mining activities and partly related energy taxes. As part of the decision… - The world's deepest marathon ever to be held in the ...
The world's deepest marathon ever to be held in the Garpenberg mine
On October 25, Boliden, together with the global mining and metals organization ICMM and the learning and development organization BecomingX, will… - Boliden Q2 2025: New mines are successfully on board
Boliden Q2 2025: New mines are successfully on board
"Our underlying cash flow is strong and our production all-in-all is stable, despite challenging market conditions and extensive planned maintenance… - Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q2 2025 report
Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q2 2025 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2025 on Friday July 18 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held… - 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…
