Arctic Community
- Sowing Polar Awareness: Report on the 2025... Sowing Polar Awareness: Report on the 2025 Antarctic Education Workshops in Uruguay The 2025 edition of the "Antarctic Education Workshops" was executed by the Outreach Unit of the Faculty of Sciences. This initiative featured the participation of members from APECS Uruguay and students from the University of the Republic. These workshops aim to build a bridge between[…]
- ICR's NOMAD FoodLab session at the Ar... ICR's NOMAD FoodLab session at the Arctic Circle Forum in Rome This important gathering brings together global voices on Arctic cooperation and sustainability — including Prince Albert II of Monaco, Chairman of the Arctic Circle - H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research of Greenland - H.E. Vivian Motzfeldt and many other distinguished[…]
- Registration Reminder: ASSW 2026 Regular D... Registration Reminder: ASSW 2026 Regular Deadline Approaching Registration for the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2026 in Aarhus, Denmark (25 March- 1 April 2026) for the regular registration fee is still open until March 4. ASSW 2026 will include Community Meetings and Workshops (25 - 30 March), the ASSW 2026 Science Day with the theme Arctic Observations[…]
- Arctic Observing Summit 2026 Arctic Observing Summit 2026 The Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) is a high-level, biennial international forum. Its primary goal is to provide community-driven guidance for the design, implementation, and sustained, long-term operation of the international network of Arctic observing systems. This years AOS will take place from March 30 to[…]
- Call for applications: Early-Career Group ... Call for applications: Early-Career Group Review of the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) of the IPCC Working Group I The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN body for assessing climate science, produces comprehensive assessment reports that guide global climate policy. Early-career researchers can contribute to this process through expert reviews of draft chapters. Apply here by Monday, 23 March 2026 (23:59 UTC-12)[…]
- APECS at Arctic Frontiers 2026 APECS at Arctic Frontiers 2026 APECS had a strong presence at this year's Arctic Frontiers conference, held 2-6 February in Tromsø, Norway. APECS was visible through its partnership with the Arctic Frontiers Student Forum, speaking engagements of APECS members (related to their own areas of expertise), and sessions where APECS Executive[…]
- Tales from the Poles — A Collaborati... Tales from the Poles — A Collaborative Polar Ebook Now Launched After nearly a year of collecting stories from across the polar community, Tales from the Poles has just been released, a collaborative ebook bringing together voices from both the Arctic and Antarctic. This project is the result of a partnership between UK Polar Network (UKPN) and APECS Netherlands,[…]
- IASC Indigenous Travel Awards for ASSW 202... IASC Indigenous Travel Awards for ASSW 2026 - Extended Deadline The Standing Committee on Indigenous Involvement (SCII) of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is pleased to announce a deadline extension for applications for a limited number of travel awards for Indigenous early career researchers, Indigenous Elders, and Indigenous Knowledge Holders, or Indigenous Youth to attend the[…]
- Study Reveals How Traditional Sámi ... Study Reveals How Traditional Sámi Reindeer Meat Smoking Can Be Made Safer Dr. Kia Krarup Hansen, researcher at the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and ICR have studied traditional Sámi methods of smoking reindeer meat inside the lávvu, a practice that has long been used for preservation and flavor.
- Denne røykemetoden gir det sunneste... Denne røykemetoden gir det sunneste reinkjøttet En ny doktorgrad har undersøkt røykemetoder i lávvu og innhold av kreftfremkallende stoffer. Spesielt en del av kjøttet bør du holde deg unna.
- Laera Institute at the UArctic Assembly in... Laera Institute at the UArctic Assembly in Inari Members of the Laera Instiute participated in the UArctic Assembly in Inari June 6 through 9 in 2025. Heather Nicol, Laera Institute lead, and Diane Hirshberg, VP Academic, UArctic led a number of sessions on circumpolar studies partnerships and curriculum and a special meeting to[…]
- Circumpolar Studies Arctic Curriculum &nda... Circumpolar Studies Arctic Curriculum – Student Workshops December 4 and 5 2025 On Dec 4 and 5, the Laera Institute held student workshops to discussion the Curriculum. One Dec 4, students met at noon Eastern Time, so as to accommodate those in North America from Alaska to Eastern Canadian universities, and on the 5th the workshop was held[…]
Shipping
- Iran Claims Missile Strike On U.S. Oil Tanker In Persian ... Iran Claims Missile Strike On U.S. Oil Tanker In Persian Gulf, Says Vessel Is On Fire Officials said the ship caught fire after the strike. However, they did not reveal the tanker’s name or the number of crew members onboard.
- Greek Seafarers Launch Nationwide Strike, Demand Evacuati... Greek Seafarers Launch Nationwide Strike, Demand Evacuation Of Crews Stranded In Gulf Amid Iran Conflict Greece remains one of the most powerful forces in global shipping, controlling one of the world’s largest merchant fleets.
- Watch: US Strikes Iranian Drone Carrier, Setting It On Fi... Watch: US Strikes Iranian Drone Carrier, Setting It On Fire Amid Operation ‘Epic Fury’ US Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper said the ship was roughly comparable in size to a World War II aircraft carrier.
- Russian Drone Strikes Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Carrying ... Russian Drone Strikes Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Carrying Corn Near Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Port The ship’s captain refused evacuation or external assistance for an injured seafarer and decided to continue the voyage.
- Seafarers Gain Right To Refuse Sailing Through Strait Of ... Seafarers Gain Right To Refuse Sailing Through Strait Of Hormuz As Threat Level Hits Highest Level ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton said the decision was necessary to protect seafarers working in increasingly dangerous waters.
- China In Talks With Iran To Allow Safe Oil & LNG Ship... China In Talks With Iran To Allow Safe Oil & LNG Ship Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz As War Disrupts Global Energy Route The disruption has raised crude oil prices by more than 15% and left hundreds of vessels stranded in the region.
- Sri Lanka Evacuates 208 Sailors From Iranian Navy Ship Af... Sri Lanka Evacuates 208 Sailors From Iranian Navy Ship After Deadly US Submarine Strike Sinks IRIS Dena The ship had requested permission to enter port after reporting engine problems, shortly after the sinking of the Iranian frigate.
- 2 Indian Crew Members Killed In Attack On Oil Tanker &lsq... 2 Indian Crew Members Killed In Attack On Oil Tanker ‘Skylight’ Amid US-Iran Tensions The tanker was hit about 5 nautical miles north of Khasab Port in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
- War Insurance Available For Ships Wanting To Cross The St... War Insurance Available For Ships Wanting To Cross The Strait Of Hormuz, Per LMA Ships wanting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz are getting insurance offers, a sign that it is safety concerns and not insurance cover which is blocking vessels from sailing through the strategic waterway.
- U.S Navy Claims Having Sunk Over 30 Iranian Ships Since T... U.S Navy Claims Having Sunk Over 30 Iranian Ships Since The US-Iran War Began U.S Navy claims to have sunk over 30 Iranian vessels since the war between the US and Iran began.
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[…]
Science
- NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory launches real-time disc... NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory launches real-time discovery machine for monitoring the night sky The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, has released its first alerts documenting astronomical events spotted by the observatory. NSF-DOE…
- NSF to proceed with demolition and site restoration at Sa... NSF to proceed with demolition and site restoration at Sacramento Peak Observatory The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today it will proceed with demolition and site restoration at the Sacramento Peak Observatory, also known as Sunspot Solar Observatory, in Sunspot, New Mexico, following years of reduced operations and…
- NSF launches $100M National Quantum and Nanotechnology Re... NSF launches $100M National Quantum and Nanotechnology Research Infrastructure program The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing up to $100 million to establish a nationwide network of open-access research facilities for quantum and nanoscale technologies, innovation, and workforce training. Through the new NSF National Quantum…
- Transitioning NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center operations Transitioning NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center operations The U.S. National Science Foundation has informed the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) that management and operations of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center are expected to transition to a third-party operator consistent with…
- NSF announces first AI-ENGAGE awards to modernize global ... NSF announces first AI-ENGAGE awards to modernize global agriculture The U.S. National Science Foundation, in coordination with partner agencies from Australia, India and Japan, today announced the first cohort of awards made under the Advancing Innovations for Empowering NextGen AGriculturE (AI-ENGAGE) initiative…
- NSF and partners invest $9M in AI-focused math education ... NSF and partners invest $9M in AI-focused math education program The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (NSF SBE) has launched the Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL), a new $9 million investment aimed at transforming K-12…
- Intent to restructure critical weather science infrastruc... Intent to restructure critical weather science infrastructure The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that the agency is reviewing the structure of the research and observational capabilities operated by the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). NSF remains committed to…
- NSF announces new initiative to launch and scale a new ge... NSF announces new initiative to launch and scale a new generation of transformative independent research organizations to advance breakthrough science The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) on Friday announced the launch of a new initiative designed to launch and scale a new generation of independent research organizations. These…
- NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and... NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $30 million in institutions across Montana, Idaho and Louisiana to establish NSF EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (NSF EPSCoR CREST Centers). These centers…
- 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...
Politics & Society
- Faroe Islands beats Czech Republic during World Cup 2026 ... Faroe Islands beats Czech Republic during World Cup 2026 football qualifiers The Faroe Islands defeated the Czech Republic to keep their slim chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup alive. The result means the team remains in contention for a play-off place as they head into the final round of Group L fixtures. Ranked 136th in the world, the Faroe Islands are third in the […] The post Faroe Islands[…]
- Icebreaker cooperation deepened between Finland and U.S. Icebreaker cooperation deepened between Finland and U.S. The Icebreaker cooperation between Finland and the U.S. has been deepened with the United States procuring eleven new icebreakers for the country’s Coast Guard, four of which are expected to be constructed in Finland. On 9th October, U.S. President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb signed a memorandum of understanding, laying the foundation for […] The post Icebreaker cooperation[…]
- Trails for new plant-based protection for fresh produce b... Trails for new plant-based protection for fresh produce begin in Sweden Sweden is launching a trial for an additive-free, plant-based protection for fresh produce, aiming to be a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. The food-tech producer Saveggy has begun trialing an edible coating based on rapeseed oil and oat oil, as a waste-free option in time for the EU’s ban on single-use plastics for fresh produce […] The post Trails for[…]
- Hooked on Herring: How Denmark’s Fish Got Its Groov... Hooked on Herring: How Denmark’s Fish Got Its Groove Back in Europe The Icelandic agency Ceedr, in collaboration with TBWA in Copenhagen, recently delivered a marketing campaign promoting Danish herring. The campaign ran in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden, with a particular focus on the German market, which accounts for almost half of Denmark’s herring exports. The initiative, commissioned by the Danish Pelagic Producers’ Organisation (DPPO), […] The post Hooked on[…]
- Icelandic women’s football team quits over poor tre... Icelandic women’s football team quits over poor treatment Iceland’s entire women’s football team has quit over poor treatment, alluding to gender inequality and years of poor treatment. The Icelandic women’s team, ÍR (Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur), was pushed to its breaking point due to the treatment it received. As part of the upset, players noted that the men’s team was overall given priority, while the […] The post Icelandic women’s[…]
- Norway invests in new research projects to prevent life-t... Norway invests in new research projects to prevent life-threatening incidents Norway is investing in twelve new research projects to enhance the country’s response to life-threatening incidents and strengthen its critical infrastructure. This initiative has received support for addressing a variety of societal security and emergency preparedness issues. The projects have been funded by nine ministries in the Norwegian government: the Ministry of Justice and Public […] The post Norway invests[…]
- Data center investors concerned by government tax budget ... Data center investors concerned by government tax budget proposal in Finland Finland’s Government proposal to remove energy tax breaks for the Datacentres has caused concern for the industry’s investors. Finland’s Ministry of Finance is preparing changes to the Energy Taxation Act as part of the 2026 state budget. Under the plan, the preferential tax treatment enjoyed by datacentres would be abolished. Officials argue the reform is […] The post Data center[…]
- Denmark bans civilian drones after mass number of drones ... Denmark bans civilian drones after mass number of drones spotted at military sites As Denmark prepares to host two European summits, the country has banned the use of unmanned civilian drones after drones were seen at several military sites. Speaking on Sunday, the Danish Defence Ministry explained that it had seen several drones at its military sites over the weekend, prompting the move to ban said drones. Denmark […] The post Denmark bans[…]
- 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
- Boliden publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 Boliden publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 Boliden's Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 is now available at www.boliden.com. It highlights how Boliden creates value and covers topics…
- Call for change negotiations at Boliden Kevitsa Call for change negotiations at Boliden Kevitsa Due to the quadrupling of mining tax in Finland, Boliden Kevitsa has called for change negotiations to prepare to adopt the operations. All in all…
- Invitation Boliden's Virtual Capital Markets Update Invitation Boliden's Virtual Capital Markets Update Boliden is pleased to invite investors, analysts and financial media to our virtual Capital Markets Update on March 18, 2026 at 09:30-11:30 CET…
- Boliden signs a EUR 1,000 million revolving credit facili... Boliden signs a EUR 1,000 million revolving credit facilities agreement Boliden has entered into a syndicated revolving credit facilities agreement with 12 banks totalling EUR 1,000 m. The facilities consist of two…
- Boliden Q4 Interim Report and year-end report for 2025: S... Boliden Q4 Interim Report and year-end report for 2025: Strong metal prices "During the quarter our production in general has been relatively stable and there are several positive takeaways which we will bring with us into…
- Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves 2025 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves 2025 "Across our operations, we delivered strong growth in Mineral Resources this year, driven by successful exploration and favorable economic…
- Boliden applies for Nautanen to become a strategic projec... Boliden applies for Nautanen to become a strategic project in EU Boliden has applied to the European Commission to designate the Nautanen deposit as a strategic project under the Critical Raw Materials Act. The…
- Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q4 2025 report Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q4 2025 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the fourth quarter 2025 on February 3 at 07:45 (CET). A press and analyst conference will be held on the…
- Boliden guidance Boliden guidance Boliden announces its 2026 production guidance for all seven mining units, as well as information on ongoing investment projects and planned…
- Invitation to presentation of Boliden's guidance 2026 Invitation to presentation of Boliden's guidance 2026 Boliden will announce guidance for 2026 on Friday December 5, at 07:45 (CET) and invites to a press and analyst conference the same day at 09:00. The…
