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- Guest lecture on "Reading in Sámi: Learning t...
Guest lecture on "Reading in Sámi: Learning to Read in a Minority Language"
Beritt-Ellen Juuso, Associate Professor at the Saami University College in Kautokeino (Norway) gave the guest lecture within the Erasmus+ BIP: “Knowledge from the Arctic in the past and present - collecting and (co)-constructing cultural continuity and change” at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) on 24 June 2025. - Arctic Exceptionalism - new op-ed by Eda Ayaydin
Arctic Exceptionalism - new op-ed by Eda Ayaydin
“What kind of peace should be imagined when speaking of a “restored” Arctic exceptionalism?” read the newest opinion piece by Eda Ayaydin, Post-Doc at MIARC and Visiting Fellow at the Mershon Center, Ohio State University published in High North News. - MIARC welcomes Dr Nadezhda Filimonova
MIARC welcomes Dr Nadezhda Filimonova
Doctor Nadezhda Filimonova, Postdoctoral Researcher at Arctic Center, University of Lapland in Rovaniemi (Finland) is curently visiting scholar within the framework of the Franco-Finnish mobility Programme Maupertuis at MIARC. - Northern Forum Working Meeting: Preparing for the XVI Gen...
Northern Forum Working Meeting: Preparing for the XVI General Assembly Saint Petersburg, Russia
June 17, 2025, a working meeting of the international organization of northern regions, "Northern Forum," was held at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU). - RACAR Roundtable Discusses Preparation for the Fifth Inte...
RACAR Roundtable Discusses Preparation for the Fifth International Polar Year 2032-2033
Saint Petersburg. On June 17, a roundtable of the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research (RACAR) was held at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University, dedicated to planning the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY), which will take place in 2032-2033. - The deadline for the UArctic Congress 2026 call for sessi...
The deadline for the UArctic Congress 2026 call for session proposals has been extended to July 31
The deadline for the UArctic Congress 2026 call for session proposals has been extended to July 31! The form to submit proposals is available on the call pages. The UArctic Congress 2026 will take place in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands from May 26 to 29, 2026. The Congress themes are aligned with the Kingdom of Denmark’s priorities for its Arctic Council chairship[…] - UN Rome Group of Friends of Indigenous Peoples Convenes f...
UN Rome Group of Friends of Indigenous Peoples Convenes for 15th Meeting at FAO Headquarters
Today, the UN Rome Group of Friends of Indigenous Peoples is gathering for its 15th official meeting at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters, bringing together ambassadors, Indigenous leaders, and international partners in support of Indigenous rights and food systems. - IASC Activity Report: Workshop on “Polar Winter Cli...
IASC Activity Report: Workshop on “Polar Winter Climate and Processes: Towards Filling Knowledge Gaps in the Understanding of the Coupled Climate System”
The IASC and the SURFEIT project joint hybrid workshop titled “Polar Winter Climate and Processes: Towards Filling Knowledge Gaps in the Understanding of the Coupled Climate System” was held at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in Cambridge, UK, from 23 to 25 April 2025. - APECS International Directorate summer closure
APECS International Directorate summer closure
The APECS International Directorate will be closed 30 June - 27 July 2024 due to summer holidays of its staff members. - Call for Council Leadership and Project Group Leader appl...
Call for Council Leadership and Project Group Leader applications for the 2025-2026 term
Do you want to contribute to APECS and be a part of our Council? Applications for Council Leadership and Project Group Leader positions are now open! The 2025-2026 Council term is from 1 October 2025 through 30 September 2026. APECS Council members value the international networks they develop through the Council, as well as the recognition and accomplishments they gain[…] - IASC Photo Call - 2025
IASC Photo Call - 2025
IASC is always looking for new photographs for use in the IASC Bulletin, website, newsletter, calendar, and, this year, also in the ICARP IV Final Report. IASC welcomes images depicting all areas of Arctic science including scientists in the field, everyday life, animals, landscapes, and more. For photographs, IASC depends solely on what Arctic scientists send us. That is why[…] - Defense of the habilitation by Joanna Kodzik
Defense of the habilitation by Joanna Kodzik
Junior Full Professor Joanna Kodzik will defend her habilitation, HDR Habilitation à diriger des recherches, on 18 June 2025 at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne.
Shipping
- Greek Navy Deploys Warships To Thwart Surge Of Migrant Ve...
Greek Navy Deploys Warships To Thwart Surge Of Migrant Vessels Off Libya
The rise in migration from Libya has become more noticeable recently, as traditional routes from Turkey through the Aegean Sea have become more restricted. - Panama Issues Strong Warning To Its Ships In High-Risk Co...
Panama Issues Strong Warning To Its Ships In High-Risk Conflict Zones
Ships anchored off Ras Isa have been advised to carefully evaluate all legal and safety risks before transferring oil or related cargo. - Freighter Runs Aground In Cuyahoga River, Blocks Traffic ...
Freighter Runs Aground In Cuyahoga River, Blocks Traffic For Several Hours
The U.S. Coast Guard dispatched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew from Station Cleveland Harbor after receiving the initial report. - Turkey’s Largest Floating Dock Begins Operations Wi...
Turkey’s Largest Floating Dock Begins Operations With First Vessel
Sefine Shipyard, located in Turkey, has officially started operations at its brand-new mega floating dock by receiving its first-ever vessel. - Supertankers Loaded With Crude Oil Make U-Turn Near Strai...
Supertankers Loaded With Crude Oil Make U-Turn Near Strait Of Hormuz
Oil prices spiked to five-month highs with both Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rising due to fears of supply disruptions. - NYK Enhances Fire Safety Measures After Rise In Car Carri...
NYK Enhances Fire Safety Measures After Rise In Car Carrier Fire Incidents Globally
The company plans to continue expanding such cooperative efforts with firefighting agencies in different parts of the world. - Video: Chinese Ship Veers Off Course In Suez Canal, Scrap...
Video: Chinese Ship Veers Off Course In Suez Canal, Scrapes Dock After Steering Failure
The El-Qantara Navigation Control Station noticed the vessel’s sudden deviation from the waterway and immediately alerted ferry workers. - War Risk Premiums Double For Ships Sailing Through The Mi...
War Risk Premiums Double For Ships Sailing Through The Middle East
Oil analysts have started predicting a possible surge in oil prices, with crude potentially climbing to $100 per barrel. - Seafarers Must Not Be Scapegoated In Criminal Cases Witho...
Seafarers Must Not Be Scapegoated In Criminal Cases Without Evidence, Says InterManager
The IMO’s campaign this year aims to promote a culture of respect and zero tolerance for bullying and harassment at sea. - Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd Continue To Sail Through Strait ...
Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd Continue To Sail Through Strait Of Hormuz Despite Escalating Tensions
The Danish shipping company, Maersk, said it is keeping a close watch on the security situation for each vessel. - LNG Canada Begins First LNG Production, Prepares For Init...
LNG Canada Begins First LNG Production, Prepares For Initial Shipment By End Of June
Gas is being processed through the plant’s first train-known as Train 1, which has a capacity of 5.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). - Saudi Arabia Launches New Global Bunkering Company &lsquo...
Saudi Arabia Launches New Global Bunkering Company ‘Eleven Energy’
Eleven Ventures is building a diverse energy portfolio, with Eleven Energy leading its bunkering and marine fuels business.
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 Graduate Research Fellow's work on light contrib...
NSF Graduate Research Fellow's work on light contributes to nanodot breakthrough
Americans spend a lot of time on their screens. The images on those screens are made of pixels — tiny dots that represent a single point of color. Scientists from Penn State, including NSF Graduate Research Fellow Nicholas Trainer, recently… - Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF...
Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a major new scientific facility jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, released its first imagery today at an event in Washington, D.C. The… - Microbes from Brooklyn could help mitigate industrial con...
Microbes from Brooklyn could help mitigate industrial contamination
Microorganisms with extreme abilities have laid the groundwork for decades of biotechnologies from the PCR technique that enables amplification of DNA for diagnostics and drug development to the gene editing tool CRISPR, and now researchers supported… - Predictive AI model could help forecast neurodegenerative...
Predictive AI model could help forecast neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are a growing concern in the U.S., with over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease today. By 2060, that number is expected to grow, affecting nearly 13 million people. These diseases are not… - NSF announces new NextG wireless funding opportunity
NSF announces new NextG wireless funding opportunity
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new funding opportunity to support research and technology development that will improve the next generation of wireless communication systems known as NextG. In collaboration with industry… - NSF advanced computing accelerates preeclampsia research ...
NSF advanced computing accelerates preeclampsia research and potential treatments
Each year, preeclampsia—a life-threatening pregnancy complication—affects nearly 1 in 25 expectant mothers in the United States. Emerging suddenly after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it can lead to dangerously high blood pressure, premature birth, and long… - Learning occurs quicker than thought, according to brain ...
Learning occurs quicker than thought, according to brain imaging
Researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation have provided a new understanding of how and where learning occurs in the brain. The two-part finding has implications for understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases like… - New tools to identify and monitor cardiovascular disease
New tools to identify and monitor cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases cause one death every 33 seconds in America. Diagnosing these conditions, which account for approximately 20% of all deaths annually, can be difficult because the overlaying and natural fluorescence of cardiac tissue… - Volcanic ash is critical to tracking changes in eruption ...
Volcanic ash is critical to tracking changes in eruption behavior
U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers discovered that subtle changes in magma composition may drive tremors during volcanic eruptions, offering a new tool for forecasting volcanic activity and guiding hazard assessments. Volcano… - New carrier birds brought avian flu to Europe and the Ame...
New carrier birds brought avian flu to Europe and the Americas
- New US Academic Alliance for the IPCC opens critical nomi...
New US Academic Alliance for the IPCC opens critical nomination access
- AGU joins suit supporting fired federal employees
AGU joins suit supporting fired federal employees
Politics & Society
- Swedish entrepreneur labeled ‘queen of trash’...
Swedish entrepreneur labeled ‘queen of trash’ jailed for environmental crimes
Fariba Vancor, a Swedish entrepreneur labeled as the ‘queen of trash’ and the former boss of Think Pink waste management company, has been convicted of 19 serious environmental crimes. Vancor has been convicted of 19 serious environmental crimes and sentenced to six years in prison for dumping hundreds of thousands of tonnes of toxic waste. […] The post Swedish entrepreneur[…] - Crypto in Norway: Norwegian governments investigate banni...
Crypto in Norway: Norwegian governments investigate banning crypto mining
The Norwegian government is investigating banning crypto mining in the country due to the energy consumption of the mining process. In an effort to “free up power, network capacity, and area for other purposes,” Norway is considering putting a temporary ban on crypto mining. Norway mentioned that in autumn, it would be conducting an investigation […] The post Crypto in[…] - Tourism in Norway: Tourist tax to be introduced due to ri...
Tourism in Norway: Tourist tax to be introduced due to rising visitor numbers
Norway is to introduce a new tourist tax due to concerns about the rising number of visitors to the Nordic country. The approved tax allows districts to introduce a 3 percent tax on overnight stays in areas most likely affected by tourism. Districts can add these taxes at their discretion and adjust the amount based […] The post Tourism in[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - Sweden to tackle overcrowded prisons by sending inmates a...
Sweden to tackle overcrowded prisons by sending inmates abroad
According to a new agreement, Sweden is to send around 600 inmates to rented prison cells in Estonia due to overcrowded prisons. Sweden’s Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer has confirmed the deal, which will see 400 cells rented out from Tartu in Estonia. “Sweden and Estonia have reached an agreement that will significantly relieve the burden […] The post Sweden to[…]
Resources
- 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… - 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,…
