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- Northern Notes issue 63 is here!
Northern Notes issue 63 is here!
We’re happy to announce the release of Northern Notes Issue 63! This edition features a letter from President Maria Ackren, a calendar of upcoming events, insights from emerging scholars, and reports from the field. Dive into the latest updates from the Arctic research community! Read it here: Northern Notes Issue 63 - ICARP IV Summit Statement: The ICARP IV Summit marked a c...
ICARP IV Summit Statement: The ICARP IV Summit marked a critical moment to shape the future of Arctic research
This week nearly 1200 international scientists and researchers, Indigenous Knowledge holders, and community members from across the Arctic and beyond gathered at the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States for the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV). This Summit brought together representatives of Arctic Indigenous Peoples in equal and respectful partnership with scientists, researchers, educators,[…] - MIARC organises panel at the Arctic Science Summit Week i...
MIARC organises panel at the Arctic Science Summit Week in Boulder
MIARC had co-organised the panel “Innovative Perspectives of Interdisciplinary Research on Health and Well-Being in the Arctic Co-Constructed with Indigenous and Local Communities” at the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) during the Arctic Science Summit Week in Boulder, Colorado, March 26, 2025. - Call for Nature Reviews Earth & Environment ‘To...
Call for Nature Reviews Earth & Environment ‘Tools of the Trade’ article proposals
- Bridging the Worlds The Power of Knowledge Co-production
Bridging the Worlds The Power of Knowledge Co-production
ICR workshop: Bridging the Worlds The Power of Knowledge Co-production was held in the framework of the Arctic Science Summit week in Colorado orginized by GEF funded UNEP project Reindeer Herding and Resilience at International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry. - IASC 2025 Bulletin
IASC 2025 Bulletin
At the IASC Council Meeting during ASSW2025 ASSW2025 in Boulder, Colorado (US) IASC released its 2025 Bulletin, reporting on the IASC-supported activities over the past years. In it, the five IASC Working Groups (Atmosphere, Cryosphere, Marine, Social & Human, Terrestrial) share exciting scientific highlights of their international and interdisciplinary work, and IASC leadership and Fellows share their perspectives on working with IASC. - New IASC Leadership: Gabriela Schaepman-Strub Elected as ...
New IASC Leadership: Gabriela Schaepman-Strub Elected as Vice-President
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is pleased to announce that Gabriela Schaepman-Strub of the University of Zurich has been elected as a Vice-President of IASC for the 2025–2029 term during the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 and the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV)) 2025 and the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV)[…] - Iceland Extends Support for the IASC Secretariat in Akure...
Iceland Extends Support for the IASC Secretariat in Akureyri, Iceland for a Further 5 Years until 2031
IASC and Rannís, the Icelandic Centre for Research, are excited to announce that Iceland has extended support for the IASC Secretariat to be located in Akureyri, Iceland for a further 5 years. This secures the work of the IASC Secretariat through the end of 2031. - The business and scientific forum "Northern Forum-In...
The business and scientific forum "Northern Forum-India: Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development" held in New Delhi
On 20 March, the main event of the Northern Forum-India programme - the business and scientific forum "Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development" - began in New Delhi, India. - Geopolitical session with Russian Delegation – Part...
Geopolitical session with Russian Delegation – Participants of Raisina Dialogue was held in New Delhi
On 19 March in New Delhi, India, productive discussions were held on the current situation in the world and new opportunities for the development of international cooperation. - ICR/WRH at the Fletcher Arctic Conference
ICR/WRH at the Fletcher Arctic Conference
On March 7th, 2025 the 11th Annual Fletcher Maritime Arctic Conference brought together experts from across the region to explore the impacts of growing volatility. - Irina Gecht was appointed acting Governor of the Nenets A...
Irina Gecht was appointed acting Governor of the Nenets Autonomous
The Russian President V.Putin signed the Decree "On the Acting Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug".
Shipping
- ISWAN Advocates For A Seafarer-Centred Future
ISWAN Advocates For A Seafarer-Centred Future
ISWAN plans to influence change in the maritime sector by using its platform to amplify the voices of seafarers and their families, raise awareness of their concerns and advocate for evidence-based solutions. - U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Around 45,600 Pounds Of Illegal D...
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Around 45,600 Pounds Of Illegal Drugs Worth $517.5 Million
The drugs were seized in 14 interdictions and 35 people, suspected to be smugglers, were taken to the shore to be prosecuted in the U.S. courts. - Top 10 Singapore Flagged Vessel Owners, Operators, And Be...
Top 10 Singapore Flagged Vessel Owners, Operators, And Beneficial Owners
Moller Maersk currently leads the Singapore flagged fleet with 119 vessels in their books, with a value of USD 6.35 Bn. - U.S. Navy Deploys Aircraft Carrier That Dumped Osama Bin ...
U.S. Navy Deploys Aircraft Carrier That Dumped Osama Bin Laden’s Body To Middle East
U.S. Navy announced the deployment of a second carrier group to the Middle East, in response to growing Houthi attacks on shipping. - Seven Ships Attacked In Armed Robbery While Transiting Th...
Seven Ships Attacked In Armed Robbery While Transiting The Singapore Strait
ReCAAP ISC has issued an alert warning and urged ship operators to enhance vigilance while passing through these waters. - Miki Yano Becomes NYK’s First Female Chief Engineer...
Miki Yano Becomes NYK’s First Female Chief Engineer In 140 Years
The company has hired female seafarers since 2004 and currently has 33 worldwide, both on land and at sea. - Norway’s First Bio-Methanol-Powered Feeder Vessel B...
Norway’s First Bio-Methanol-Powered Feeder Vessel Begins Operations
The vessel began operations from Haugesund and will transport cargo between Western, Central and Northern Norway and Rotterdam. - Chinese Bulker Sinks Within 5 Minutes After Colliding Wit...
Chinese Bulker Sinks Within 5 Minutes After Colliding With Containership In Ningbo
Nine crew members were rescued unharmed, while three were hospitalised. Unfortunately, one crew member was found dead. - Seafarers Struggle As Over A Quarter Get No Shore Leave A...
Seafarers Struggle As Over A Quarter Get No Shore Leave At All, Report Reveals
Officers were least likely to get shore leave, and seafarers on offshore vessels and tankers were the least likely to get ashore. - 224 Passengers & 17 Crew Members Affected By Noroviru...
224 Passengers & 17 Crew Members Affected By Norovirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship
According to the CDC, norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, responsible for 19-21 million illnesses. - Chinese ‘Spy Ship’ With Advanced Capabilities...
Chinese ‘Spy Ship’ With Advanced Capabilities Traces Australia’s Undersea Cable Route
The vessel is equipped with advanced deep-sea technology, including submersibles capable of reaching depths of 10,000 meters. - Somalia Offers US Exclusive Control Over Key Ports, But S...
Somalia Offers US Exclusive Control Over Key Ports, But Somaliland Rejects
The Berbera and Bosaso ports have consistently drawn international attention due to their strategic location near the entrance of the Red Sea.
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
- Ultrathin conductor developed for nanoelectronics could b...
Ultrathin conductor developed for nanoelectronics could be better than copper
With multiple grants and research infrastructure provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers have shown that a newly developed material, niobium phosphide, can conduct electricity better than copper in films that are only a few… - 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
- Chainmail-like polymer could be the future of body armor
Chainmail-like polymer could be the future of body armor
Researchers supported by grants and instrumentation provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation have created the first 2D polymer material that mechanically interlocks, much like chainmail, and used an advanced imaging technique to show its… - New method to keep protein-based drugs stable without ref...
New method to keep protein-based drugs stable without refrigeration
A team of researchers led by the recipient of a U.S. National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grant has developed a new storage method for protein-based drugs that could potentially eliminate the need for refrigeration of… - Unique skeletal tissue may enable new regenerative medica...
Unique skeletal tissue may enable new regenerative medical treatments
Supported by multiple grants from the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers have comprehensively characterized the properties of a unique type of skeletal tissue with the potential for advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine… - Cutting-edge air quality monitoring strengthens public he...
Cutting-edge air quality monitoring strengthens public health nationwide
The fires that devastated many in Los Angeles in January 2025 not only scarred the landscape but also changed the air. A day after the Eaton fire burned through Altadena, California, chlorine levels in the atmosphere reached approximately 40 times… - NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory installs LSST Camera on...
NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory installs LSST Camera on telescope
NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, has achieved a major milestone with the installation of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera on the… - AI pioneers Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton win 2024 Turi...
AI pioneers Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton win 2024 Turing Award for groundbreaking contributions to reinforcement learning
The computing world is celebrating a major milestone as Andrew Barto, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Richard Sutton, professor of computer science at the University of Alberta, Canada, have been awarded the 2024… - AGU joins suit supporting fired federal employees
AGU joins suit supporting fired federal employees
- Intense atmospheric rivers can replenish some of the Gree...
Intense atmospheric rivers can replenish some of the Greenland Ice Sheet’s lost ice
- Researcher spotlight: Jordan Chapman traces the impacts o...
Researcher spotlight: Jordan Chapman traces the impacts of antebellum agriculture on the Earth
Politics & Society
- Seeking For Higher Sámi Language’s Status In...
Seeking For Higher Sámi Language’s Status In Sweden
On Tuesday, the Sámi Parliament released its latest status report on the Sámi languages in Sweden. Сообщение Seeking For Higher Sámi Language’s Status In Sweden появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Greenland’s New Government Is Being Set Up Soon
Greenland’s New Government Is Being Set Up Soon
A new, historic coalition agreement has now been signed, paving the way for the formation of a broad new government consisting of all parties except Naleraq, awaiting approval from the Greenlandic Parliament. The ceremony took place in the small hall in Katuaq in Nuuk, where the whole world’s camera lenses were focused on the party leaders’ speeches, […] Сообщение Greenland’s New Government[…] - Endangerment Finding in danger?
Endangerment Finding in danger?
- Volcano in Iceland: Grindavík evacuates as magma e...
Volcano in Iceland: Grindavík evacuates as magma eruption begins
At roughly 6:30 am local time this morning, a magma eruption began at the Sundhnúk crater range on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the southwest of Iceland after a large swarm of earthquakes. According to a statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, GPS and pressure measurements show that magma flow has begun and that an eruption […] The post Volcano in[…] - Sweden: JD Vance Made a Quick Visit to Greenland—Op...
Sweden: JD Vance Made a Quick Visit to Greenland—Opens for More Visits
U.S. Vice President JD Vance had time to swing heavily at Denmark during his quick visit to Greenland. A misdirected frontal attack, says former Foreign Minister Carl Bildt. Сообщение Sweden: JD Vance Made a Quick Visit to Greenland—Opens for More Visits появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Danish Prime Minister after U.S. Visit: Unfair Way to Des...
Danish Prime Minister after U.S. Visit: Unfair Way to Describe Denmark
The fight for Greenland is in full swing. The U.S. Vice President comes out hard against Denmark – which responds to the criticism. Сообщение Danish Prime Minister after U.S. Visit: Unfair Way to Describe Denmark появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Norway: Reaching out to Denmark
Norway: Reaching out to Denmark
Denmark has not done its job in Greenland, said Vice President J.D. Vance. But he also said that Greenland itself must choose between Denmark and the United States. Сообщение Norway: Reaching out to Denmark появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Iceland: Visit Highlights Interest in Greenland
Iceland: Visit Highlights Interest in Greenland
The eyes of the world were still on Greenland yesterday as U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, his wife Usha, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other officials visited the U.S. Pituffik Space Station in Greenland. Сообщение Iceland: Visit Highlights Interest in Greenland появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Details of the Defence Agreement Between Greenland, Denma...
Details of the Defence Agreement Between Greenland, Denmark and the U.S.
J.D. Vance directed great criticism at Denmark when he visited the American military base Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday. Сообщение Details of the Defence Agreement Between Greenland, Denmark and the U.S. появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Danish Experts: Vance’s Speech was Heated Rhetoric,...
Danish Experts: Vance’s Speech was Heated Rhetoric, but Denmark and Greenland Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief
The speech that the U.S. vice president gave in Greenland contained an opening for a solution to the crisis, say researchers. Сообщение Danish Experts: Vance’s Speech was Heated Rhetoric, but Denmark and Greenland Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Greenland: The Vice President Has Now Landed in Greenland
Greenland: The Vice President Has Now Landed in Greenland
On board the plane were his wife, Usha Vance, as well as the U.S. National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, the Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, and the Republican Senator from Utah, Mike Lee. Сообщение Greenland: The Vice President Has Now Landed in Greenland появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Finland on Vance Visit to Greenland: We Believe that...
Finland on Vance Visit to Greenland: We Believe that Greenlanders Will Gain Independence from Denmark—and then We Will Discuss
Vance accused Denmark of neglecting Greenland's security for decades. Vance said the United States offers better security to Greenland than Denmark. Сообщение Finland on Vance Visit to Greenland: We Believe that Greenlanders Will Gain Independence from Denmark—and then We Will Discuss появились сначала на The Arctic Century.
Resources
- 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,… - Boliden completes a directed share issue of approximately...
Boliden completes a directed share issue of approximately 10.7 million shares, raising gross proceeds of approximately SEK 3.75 billion
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM,… - Boliden announces its intention to carry out a directed s...
Boliden announces its intention to carry out a directed share issue of approximately SEK 3.75 billion
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM,… - Boliden publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2024
Boliden publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2024
Boliden's Annual and Sustainability Report 2024 is now available at www.boliden.com. It highlights how Boliden creates value and covers topics such… - Boliden's Capital Markets Day: Commissioning of Odda...
Boliden's Capital Markets Day: Commissioning of Odda and well-filled project portfolio
In connection with Boliden's Capital Markets Day, an update on the commissioning of the expansion project in Odda will be given together with several… - Decision to increase backfill capacity in Garpenberg
Decision to increase backfill capacity in Garpenberg
In Garpenberg, the mine is backfilled with a mixture of tailings and binder, also known as paste. The aim is to stabilize the rock and maximize ore… - The world's most climate-efficient zinc smelter is i...
The world's most climate-efficient zinc smelter is inaugurated
Today, the world's most climate-efficient zinc smelter is inaugurated. In recent years, Boliden has made extensive investments with the aim of nearly… - The nomination committee proposes that Boliden's boa...
The nomination committee proposes that Boliden's board be expanded
The Nomination Committee of Boliden AB (publ) proposes that Victoire de Margerie is elected as new Board Member at the Annual General Meeting ("AGM")…
