News & Press Releases
14 April 2025
A call for contributions has been announced for the upcoming edited volume The Arctic's New Geopolitics: BRICS+ Policies and Investments, under the editorial guidance of Dr. Alexandra Middleton and Dr. Monojit Das.
11 April 2025
Ellesmere Island, one of the northernmost landmasses on Earth, is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Known for its remote and extreme environment, the island has been significant in Indigenous history, scientific research, and Arctic exploration.
10 April 2025
On 11 April, the Kingdom of Demark will present their upcoming Arctic Council Chairship program during an event in Nuuk, Greenland.
The event starts at 14:00 local time / 15:00 UTC / 17:00 CEST - Livestream!
3 April 2025
As Alaskans look toward a more resilient and sustainable future, lessons from Iceland’s energy and economic landscape offer valuable insights.
The upcoming Pre-Conference Virtual Workshop Series 2025 continues with Workshop 2: Building Alaska’s Future: Insights from Iceland, scheduled for April 8-9 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM AKT / 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET on Zoom.
1 April 2025
Eruption just started on the morning of 1st April 2025 in close proximity of the town Grindavík, Iceland. Unfortunately part of the eruption is happening inside of the defensive fortifications that were made in the last two years to secure the town from further damage.
31 March 2025
In September 2024, the German government released its updated Arctic Policy Guidelines, titled “Germany and the Arctic in the Context of the Climate Crisis and the Zeitenwende.”cument marks a significant shift in Germany’s approach to Arctic affairs, reflecting both the escalating climate crisis and the region’s evolving geopolitical landscape.
31 March 2025
There is still time to submit nominations for the 2025 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award– the call closes on April 30. Please share this opportunity with your colleagues, networks, anyone you think might be interested!
28 March 2025
The International Forum Arctic Territory of Dialogue was held in Murmansk, Russia, on March 26 and 27 with the theme - To live in the North!
27 March 2025
Morten Høglund, Norway’s Arctic Ambassador and Chair of the Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials, is the recipient of the prestigious High North Hero Award 2025.
26 March 2025
The Marine Exchange of Alaska (MXAK) has released its latest report, "Bering Strait and Transits," providing an in-depth analysis of maritime traffic in the Bering Strait during 2024. As Arctic sea routes continue to draw global interest due to climate change and shifting economic opportunities, this report offers valuable insights into vessel movements, trends, and the impact of environmental conditions on shipping in the region.
21 March 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.
19 March 2025
The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation (IYGP) to raise global awareness about the critical role glaciers play in our climate system and water resources. As part of this initiative, March 21 has been proclaimed as the annual World Day for Glaciers, with the inaugural observance occurring this year.
14 March 2025
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. This remote Russian island, located between the Chukchi Sea and the East Siberian Sea, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most remarkable Arctic nature reserves. Despite its extreme environment, Wrangel Island has played a crucial role in the history of Arctic exploration, the survival of prehistoric species, and modern conservation efforts. The small neighboring island, Herald Island, is also a UNESCO World Heritage site (see map).
14 March 2025
Yakutsk will host the IV Reindeer Herders Congress of Sakha Republic (Yakutia) from March 18-20, 2025, bringing together reindeer herders, Indigenous leaders, and experts to discuss the future of reindeer husbandry.
12 March 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Greenland's parliamentary elections on March 11, 2025, resulted in a significant political shift.
Parties that favour independence and have voiced their willingness to work closer with the US are clear winners and now have the potential to form a majority government in the Greenlandic parliament. Significant political changes, not least related to the big question of independence, resource utilization, and cooperation alliances, could thus be materializing in the nearest future.
Arctic Portal.org - 2024 © All rights reserved.
When quoting, reusing or copying any material on the arcticportal.org or any of its sub-sites including but not limiting to: information, news, articles, data, maps or images, in part or in full, a citation stating the origin and a hyperlink to www.arcticportal.org is required.