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4 May 2012

Annual Temperature Change 2021 - 2050

Predictions of the European Environmental Agency of global warming have been released. Records have already confirmed a warmer Europe and the future predictions say that Europe will be on average 1.5° C warmer in the period 2021-2050 than the period 1960-1990.

4 May 2012

The polar bear shot caught the attention of the people in Nuuk

A polar bear was shot near Nuuk in Greenland this week. It is rare that polar bear come this close to the capital.

3 May 2012

Polar bear that cought a seal

The summer is near and the Arctic sea ice has started its retreat. This means hard work for the polar bears in the Arctic.

27 April 2012

arctic sea ice

APECS, the association of polar early career scientists, has appointed a new director, Alexey Pavlov.

25 April 2012

J.C. Gascard gives the speech on new EU Arctic - related project

J.C Gascard, representative from the LOCEAN in Paris, France, gives the speech on new EU project for Climate Change, Economy and Society (ACCESS) which is a joined call from different departments of European Commission.

25 April 2012

L. W. Brigham gives the speech on outcomes from AMSA report

On Wednesday, 25th of April 2012, during the IPY Conference prof. Brigham gave a speech on key drivers and futures for Arctic Marine use.

24 April 2012

Ships in Greenlandic ice.

The government of Greenland is building a new port in the capital, Nuuk. The old port is too small for the future activities in Greenlandic waters.

24 April 2012

Arctic Inspiration prize grant announced

A new award was introduced today here at the IPY 2012 conference in Montréal, Canada. The new price is for 1 million Canadian Dollars. The price is the Arctic Inspiration prize.

23 April 2012

Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland making a speech

Gro Harlem Brundtland said in her keynote speech at the IPY 2012 conference in Montreal that not enough has been done for the last 20 years in decision making regarding environmental issues. This years marks the 20 year anniversary of the Rio conference, where the all important Rio declaration was signed and ratified.

23 April 2012

High Security at IPY in Montreal

The security at the IPY 2012 conference is very high, especially today. the last few days have been underlain by protesters here in downtown Montreal.

18 April 2012

Ship in the arctic

Danish presidency for the Council of European Union started in January 2012. It is the seventh time Denmark organizes and leads the work of the Council of Ministers.

18 April 2012

University of the Arctic

Exchange Scholarships for Icelandic and Norwegian Students in Arctic Studies Application deadline: 15th May 2012, for the academic year 2012-2013

18 April 2012

Murmansk Nordic Days 2012 banner

This year´s event with its extensive program will present the modern cultural and daily life in the Nordic countries. The festival will include exhibitions, concerts and short movies presentations. The knowledge exchange will be possible through organized workshops, lectures and discussions. The festival starts today and will last until 26th of April.

17 April 2012

Search and Rescue operations in the arctic

Governments of eight Arctic states agreed on closer cooperation with regards to search and rescue operations on the Arctic waters.

17 April 2012

Oil rig

Statoil awarded Aker Solutions a contract today for hiring of an entirely new type of rig which represents an important technological advance for the industry. The category B rig will be an important contribution towards increasing recovery from existing fields.

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