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- Applications Open for the IASC Fellowship Program 2026
Applications Open for the IASC Fellowship Program 2026
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), is launching its IASC Fellowships Program 2026. The deadline for applications for all fellowships is 20 October 2025 at 18:00 GMT. Find out more about the Fellowships and how to apply for them on the IASC website[…] - IASC Fellowship Program 2026
IASC Fellowship Program 2026
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), is launching its IASC Fellowships Program 2026. The IASC Fellowship Program is meant to engage early career researchers in the work of the five IASC Working Groups (WGs): Atmosphere Working Group (AWG), Cryosphere Working[…] - Survey: Science under Pressure
Survey: Science under Pressure
Reflecting on conditions, practices and institutional structures for sustainable polar research We invite all polar researchers to fill in the Science under Pressure survey. In this survey, we would like to ask you a number of questions about the conditions you face as a polar researcher in your work environment. This questionnaire aims to initiate a discussion that will be[…] - 11th Franco-German workshop "Gateway to the Arctic&q...
11th Franco-German workshop "Gateway to the Arctic" held on Germany's highest mountain
The 11th workshop of the Franco-German series "Gateway to the Arctic" was held at the research station "Schneefernerhaus", close to the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, September 9 through 11. - Chilean Young Antarctic Scientists Invite Community to In...
Chilean Young Antarctic Scientists Invite Community to Interactive Photo Exhibition in Valdivia
Antartica en tu ciudad: un recorrido visual por la aventura científica Constanza Barrientos - Millenium Institute BASE - APECS ECR Workshop at Svalbard Science Conference
APECS ECR Workshop at Svalbard Science Conference
Workshop for Early-Career Polar Scientists - Seminar on Transdisciplinary Researchby Prof. Matthias Ka...
Seminar on Transdisciplinary Researchby Prof. Matthias Kaiser
As part of events marking ICR’s 20th anniversary, we invite you to a seminar on transdisciplinary research, presented by Matthias Kaiser, Professor of Theory and Ethics of Science. - PECWS Synthesis Report released: early career perspective...
PECWS Synthesis Report released: early career perspectives on polar research priorities
We are thrilled to announce the release of the Polar Early Career World Summit (PECWS) Synthesis Report, a comprehensive summary of conversations that happened before, during, and after PECWS. This document captures the collective voice of 238 early career polar researchers from around the world and their priorities for long-term research planning. - IASC Activity Report: Atmospheric chemistry in cold envir...
IASC Activity Report: Atmospheric chemistry in cold environments (CATCH) Faraday Discussion
The Faraday Discussion on Atmospheric Chemistry in Cold Environments highlighted progress and emerging challenges in understanding chemical processes in Earth’s cold regions—including the polar areas, upper troposphere, and stratosphere. This workshop brought together expertise spanning physical, analytical, and theoretical chemistry. This Faraday Discussion was distinctive because it successfully bridged multiple disciplines and scales - from molecular-level interfacial chemistry to global[…] - Two Decades of the International Centre for Reindeer Husb...
Two Decades of the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry: 20 Years of Global Impact
20 years ago today the Norwegian Government established the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) in Kautokeino, Norway... - Deadline Extended: Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Co...
Deadline Extended: Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Conference
Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Conference: The Changing Cryosphere: Science, Impacts and Adaptation will be held in Wellington, New Zealand 9-12 February 2026. The meeting will bring together scientists studying the global cryosphere and climate, in the Arctic, Antarctic and mountain areas. The final abstract deadline is 19 September 2025 (extended). - Call for ASSW 2026 Community Meetings and Workshops
Call for ASSW 2026 Community Meetings and Workshops
The ASSW 2026 Community Meetings and Workshops will be from 25 - 29 March 2026. This part of ASSW 2026 includes meetings, workshops and other events of several Arctic organisations and projects. The entire Arctic community is encouraged to use ASSW 2026 as a venue for bringing together their organisations, collaborations, and teams. ASSW 2026 organisers will provide the logistical support and your meeting attendees[…]
Shipping
- Over 500 Container Ships On Order To Run On Alternative F...
Over 500 Container Ships On Order To Run On Alternative Fuels, BIMCO Says
321 ships will still run on traditional heavy fuel, while 155 are being built so they can be converted to alternative fuels in the future. - Italian Dockworkers Block Weapons Shipment En Route To Is...
Italian Dockworkers Block Weapons Shipment En Route To Israeli Port Of Haifa
Similar actions to stop weapons shipments to Israel have been reported in other European ports, including France, Sweden, and Greece. - Mechanical Failures & Faulty Fuel Hose Behind 2021 En...
Mechanical Failures & Faulty Fuel Hose Behind 2021 Engine Room Fire On Cargo Ship
The emergency generator’s circuit breaker malfunctioned, preventing it from supplying power to essential emergency systems. - Shipping Giant NYK Line To Expand LNG Fleet By 50% Amid R...
Shipping Giant NYK Line To Expand LNG Fleet By 50% Amid Rising Demand
About 8% of the company’s entire fleet, which also includes container ships and car carriers, comes from China. - Wreck Of WWI-Era Steam Trawler Missing Since 1929 Found I...
Wreck Of WWI-Era Steam Trawler Missing Since 1929 Found In Georges Bank
It was last heard from on January 18, when Captain Miller submitted a required daily report to the vessel’s owner, Portland Trawling Company. - U.S. Ends Special Sanctions Relief For India At Iran&rsqu...
U.S. Ends Special Sanctions Relief For India At Iran’s Chabahar Port, Effective September 29
India signed a 10-year agreement with Iran’s Port and Maritime Organisation in 2024, to operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar. - US Ends Special Sanctions Relief For India At Iran’...
US Ends Special Sanctions Relief For India At Iran’s Chabahar Port, Effective September 29
India signed a 10-year agreement with Iran’s Port and Maritime Organisation in 2024, to operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar. - Mega Cruise Ship Aroya Transits Suez Canal With 2,300 Tou...
Mega Cruise Ship Aroya Transits Suez Canal With 2,300 Tourists On Board
Most cruise operators started diverting away from the Red Sea in 2024 due to ongoing security threats posed by the Houthis. - South Korean Shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Plans To Acquir...
South Korean Shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Plans To Acquire US Shipyard
Seoul pledged $150 billion for U.S. shipyard projects as part of a $350 billion package negotiated with Washington over tariff reductions. - Man Drives Ferrari On Aircraft Carrier & Sets New Rec...
Man Drives Ferrari On Aircraft Carrier & Sets New Record For Fastest Car On Ship
Along the Mediterranean coast of Italy, driver Fabio Barone raced across the flight deck of an aircraft carrier and made a new record. - Historic Passenger Ferry SS Badger Collides With Sister S...
Historic Passenger Ferry SS Badger Collides With Sister Ship In Ludington Harbor
The SS Badger is a National Historic Landmark and one of the few coal-fired passenger ships still operating commercially on the Great Lakes. - Hanwha Ocean Secures $1.47B Deal To Build 7 Advanced LNG ...
Hanwha Ocean Secures $1.47B Deal To Build 7 Advanced LNG Ships For Yang Ming
The ships will feature Ammonia Fuel Ready (AFR) specifications, enabling future conversion to ammonia dual-fuel propulsion.
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 and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative ...
NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative research effort
The U.S. National Science Foundation and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) are investing in eight joint research projects that could open the door to breakthroughs in quantum computing... - NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of ...
NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition
The U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced 15 finalists advancing to the next stage of the program's second competition — spanning critical technologies and applications ranging from enhancing… - NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows
NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows
The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $6.2 million in 24 exceptional researchers who have been selected as NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research... - NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the d...
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the design phase
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NSF NQVL) is coming into sharper focus with the selection of the first four teams that will design high-tech infrastructure... - NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Resear...
NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Research Resource Operations Center
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new solicitation to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC). This marks a critical... - NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data sy...
NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data systems and resources
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced two major advancements in America's AI infrastructure: the launch of the Integrated Data Systems and Services (NSF IDSS) program to build out... - NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI edu...
NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI education and build the STEM workforce of the future
The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced two new Dear Colleague Letters (DCL) and one program solicitation that implement key elements of the Trump administration's executive order, "Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American… - NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully o...
NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully open AI models to fuel U.S. scientific innovation
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a partnership with NVIDIA to develop a set of artificial intelligence models that will transform the ability of America's scientists to leverage AI... - Podcast: Introducing AI to the future workforce
Podcast: Introducing AI to the future workforce
A workforce fluent in AI techniques will be essential to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence continues. Jeremy Waisome, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, discusses the Shark AI project, which has introduced artificial… - NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructu...
NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructure collaborations for transformative impact across 11 jurisdictions
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced six major awards through its EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC), investing $29.2 million across 11 jurisdictions to strengthen research… - NSF invests nearly $32M to accelerate novel AI-driven app...
NSF invests nearly $32M to accelerate novel AI-driven approaches in protein design, strengthening the U.S. bioeconomy
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) announced an inaugural investment of nearly $32 million to five teams across the U.S. through the NSF Use-Inspired Acceleration of Protein Design… - NSF invests in AI-ready test beds to accelerate U.S. lead...
NSF invests in AI-ready test beds to accelerate U.S. leadership
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced over $2 million in planning grants to support the development of artificial intelligence-ready test beds — real-world environments that will accelerate the design, evaluation and deployment of AI…
Politics & Society
- The winner to design Finland’s new Museum of Archit...
The winner to design Finland’s new Museum of Architecture and Design announced
The winning design firm to design the new Museum of Architecture and Design in Finland has been announced as JKMM Architects, a Finnish architectural firm. After 624 anonymous entries were submitted as part of the competition, JKMM Architects was selected as the winner to design the Museum of Architecture and Design, which is set to […] The post The winner[…] - Ultramarathon swimmer finishes 1600Km endurance challenge...
Ultramarathon swimmer finishes 1600Km endurance challenge around Iceland
British ultramarathon swimmer Ross Edgley has completed a swimming endurance challenge, in which he swam 1,600 km around Iceland. Edgley started the challenge in Reykjavik on 17th May, and swam clockwise around Iceland’s coastline, finishing up on 8th September back in Reykjavik’s Nauthólsvík Beach. Speaking to Sky News, Edgely explained, “It has been the toughest […] The post Ultramarathon swimmer[…] - Sweden to temporarily halve food VAT in election-year budget
Sweden to temporarily halve food VAT in election-year budget
Food VAT to be temporarily halved in Sweden during the country’s election-year budget bill to help support households and the wider economy. VAT on food is set to be halved in Denmark during April 2026 and December 2027, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed. The VAT on food will be reduced to 6% during this […] The post Sweden to[…] - Finland to phase out swastikas from its Air Force flags
Finland to phase out swastikas from its Air Force flags
Finland is set to phase out swastikas from the flag of the country’s Air Force, which a handful of unit flags still use the symbol that’s associated as a hate symbol. Since Finland joined NATO, the country has been removing the symbol from its remaining flags, largely to avoid awkwardness with its Western allies. Finland […] The post Finland to[…] - Seventeen Icelandic Companies Recognised for Exemplary Co...
Seventeen Icelandic Companies Recognised for Exemplary Corporate Governance
Seventeen Icelandic companies received the title Model Company in Good Corporate Governance at a ceremony today in Reykjavík. This recognition is awarded by Stjórnvísi, the Iceland Chamber of Commerce, the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA), and Nasdaq Iceland. The initiative aims to build trust in the Icelandic business community by promoting clear roles and responsibilities […] The post Seventeen Icelandic[…] - European Champions Push for Gender Equality in Sport
European Champions Push for Gender Equality in Sport
Reigning European and Icelandic handball champions, Valur women’s team, have stepped into the spotlight not only for their sporting achievements but also for their leadership in the global fight for gender equality. The Reykjavík-based club is the first team in Iceland to join March Forward, an international campaign launched by UN Women Iceland earlier this […] The post European Champions[…] - Sweden sees mass ransomware attack on major IT systems su...
Sweden sees mass ransomware attack on major IT systems supplier
Sweden has seen a huge ransomware attack on its IT systems supplier, Miljödata, affecting 200 municipalities and regional governments across the country. According to the Swedish government, the attack affected Miljödata, which supplies HR systems to around 80% of Sweden’s municipal governments, and was discovered on the 23rd August. Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Sweden’s Minister for Civil […] The post Sweden sees[…] - Icelandic musician Laufey makes cover of Vogue Scandinavia
Icelandic musician Laufey makes cover of Vogue Scandinavia
The popular Icelandic jazz-pop musician Laufey has been featured as the cover star for the August/September issue of Vogue Scandinavia, the Scandinavian edition of the American fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue. As part of the article, Laufey opens up about identity, womanhood, and the full spectrum of emotion — from joy to rage — that […] The post Icelandic musician[…] - New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Member...
New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Members, Goodwill Ambassadors, and Walter Hickel Medal Laureates!
July 28, 2025, at the XVI General Assembly of the Northern Forum in Khanty-Mansiysk, we are proud to announce a significant expansion of our family! These additions strengthen our mission for the sustainable development of northern regions and open new prospects for global partnership. - Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairma...
Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairmanship
The Nenets Autonomous Okrug has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Northern Forum. Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, presented the symbol of chairmanship for 2025-2027 to Irina Gekht, Acting Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. - Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected
Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected
On April 28, the Final of the annual international competition "Teenage Climate Ambassador of the Northern Forum" was held among students of schools-members of Schools Association of the Northern Forum - Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of t...
Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of the Northern Forum events in India
Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum told Yakutia 24 TV channel about the results of the Northern Forum events in India, and future plans in program “Aktualnoe interview”.
Resources
- Application for mining concession for Laver granted
Application for mining concession for Laver granted
Boliden's application for a mining concession for the Laver deposit has today been granted by the Swedish Mining Authority. The concession grants… - Linn Andersson new member of Boliden's Group Management
Linn Andersson new member of Boliden's Group Management
Linn Andersson has been appointed EVP Strategy and CTO. The role, which is new to Boliden's Group Management, includes overall responsibility for… - Statement on changed tax conditions in Finland
Statement on changed tax conditions in Finland
The Finnish government has submitted proposals for changed tax levels for mining activities and partly related energy taxes. As part of the decision… - The world's deepest marathon ever to be held in the ...
The world's deepest marathon ever to be held in the Garpenberg mine
On October 25, Boliden, together with the global mining and metals organization ICMM and the learning and development organization BecomingX, will… - Boliden Q2 2025: New mines are successfully on board
Boliden Q2 2025: New mines are successfully on board
"Our underlying cash flow is strong and our production all-in-all is stable, despite challenging market conditions and extensive planned maintenance… - Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q2 2025 report
Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q2 2025 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2025 on Friday July 18 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held… - 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…
