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Governments, universities, companies, research institutions, organizations, associations, and others are invited to submit Session proposals for the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly to be held October 8-10 in Reykjavik.
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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland has announced a new appointment to oversee the country’s engagement in Arctic affairs as Senior Arctic Official (SAO) to the Arctic Council.
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While much of the world waits for warmer temperatures to signal the arrival of summer, Iceland celebrates the season’s beginning in a way that may seem surprising: often with frost still in the air. Each year, Icelanders mark Sumardagurinn fyrsti, the First Day of Summer, on the first Thursday after April 18, a centuries-old tradition rooted in the country’s unique calendar and cultural heritage.
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The peer-reviewed journal Advances in Polar Science (APS) has announced the release schedule for four upcoming special issues to be published in 2026 and 2027, highlighting key developments in polar research and encouraging contributions from the international scientific community.
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A new study is drawing attention to the complex and far-reaching implications of changes in one of Earth’s most important climate systems: the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).
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The United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC) has announced the appointment of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy as a Commissioner, following a decision by President Donald Trump.
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Although the submission window has now closed, attention turns to the upcoming NYU Global Climate Change Film Festival, which will take place on April 22, 2026, bringing together emerging filmmakers and global audiences for an evening of powerful storytelling.
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The European Polar Board (EPB) has published its 2025 Activity Report, highlighting a landmark year defined by transition, reflection, and renewed strategic direction for European polar research.
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Policymakers, academics, and business leaders from around the world will convene in Reykjavík on April 16–17 for the fourth annual Wellbeing Economy Forum, an international event focused on rethinking how economic success is defined and measured.
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The Icelandic government has announced plans to hold a national referendum on 29 August 2026 to decide whether the country should resume negotiations on joining the European Union (EU).
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Logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is launching the fifth edition of its international cycling initiative, “GWcycles,” on April 1. The campaign aims to combine sustainable mobility with measurable environmental impact by encouraging participants worldwide to collectively cycle one million kilometers. If the goal is reached, up to ten tons of plastic waste will be removed from rivers and coastal regions.
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The UArctic Congress 2026 will take place from 26–29 May 2026 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, bringing together researchers, Indigenous representatives, policymakers, and students from across the circumpolar North and beyond.
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A new generation of scientific divers is being trained to operate beneath Arctic ice, highlighting the growing need for specialised expertise to support research in rapidly changing polar environments.
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The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) has released the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) Final Outcomes Report, along with seven Research Priority Team (RPT) reports. The reports were launched during the Arctic Science Summit Week 2026 (ASSW 2026) in Aarhus, Denmark, on 26 March 2026, and are now available online.
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March 23 marks Nordic Day, an annual celebration of cooperation between the Nordic countries and territories. While the date itself is symbolic, the occasion is celebrated over a longer period with events taking place across the region.
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