News Portlet
Arctic Community
- IASC 2026 Bulletin IASC 2026 Bulletin At the IASC Council Meeting during ASSW2026 in Aarhus, Denmark, IASC released its 2026 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[…]
- Valery Anatolyevich Kryukov Awarded the Or... Valery Anatolyevich Kryukov Awarded the Order of Friendship On March 20, 2026, the President of the Russian Federation issued a Decree awarding the Order of Friendship to Valery Anatolyevich Kryukov, Chief Researcher at the Center for Resource Economics of the Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering of the Siberian Branch of the Russian[…]
- ICARP IV Final Reports Released ICARP IV Final Reports Released The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is pleased to announce the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) Final Outcomes Report and the seven Research Priority Team (RPT) reports, released during the Arctic Science Summit Week 2026 (ASSW 2026) in Aarhus, Denmark on 26 March 2026. The reports are[…]
- Expedition of ZVEZDA LLC Held a Series of ... Expedition of ZVEZDA LLC Held a Series of Meetings with Friends and Colleagues from the Northern Forum The initiative to conduct an expedition trip by representatives of ZVEZDA LLC across the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug came from Nadezhda Anatolyevna Filippova, Chair of the Transport and Logistics Working Group of the Northern Forum.
- "ZVEZDA" All-Terrain Vehicles Pr... "ZVEZDA" All-Terrain Vehicles Presented in Yamal: Arctic-Tested Technology at Reindeer Herder’s Day In Salekhard, as part of the Reindeer Herder’s Day celebration, a presentation was held for new Russian amphibious all-terrain vehicles manufactured by ZVEZDA LLC.
- POLARIN fieldwork planning webinars: two-p... POLARIN fieldwork planning webinars: two-part series Are you preparing for fieldwork in the Arctic or Antarctic? Whether you're headed to land-based stations or embarking on polar research vessels, planning is key to a successful and safe research campaign. Join us on 9 April, 13-15 GMT and 16 April, 13-15 GMT for[…]
- The Northern Forum participates in Arctic ... The Northern Forum participates in Arctic Council's EPPR Working Group meeting On March 18, The Northern Forum took part in the plenary meeting of the Arctic Council's Working Group on Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emergencies (EPPR).
- New Research: Sámi Rights Under Pre... New Research: Sámi Rights Under Pressure in the Green Transition A recent research article from the University of Oslo highlights an increasingly urgent issue: the tension between climate policies and Indigenous rights in northern Europe.
- Trip to Tsagaannuur on February 26-28 Trip to Tsagaannuur on February 26-28 The trip’s agenda included participation in the Inaugural meeting of the establishment of the Dukha reindeer herders organization “Nogoon Taiga” (“Green Taiga”), attending the Snow and Reindeer Festival, and conducting interviews among reindeer herders in the framework of the Reindeer Herding and Resilience project (RHR).
- Apply to join the SOOS Weddell Sea and Dro... Apply to join the SOOS Weddell Sea and Dronning Maud Land Regional Working Group (WSDML RWG) The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) are looking for an early career scientist to join the SOOS Weddell Sea and Dronning Maud Land Regional Working Group (WSDML RWG)
- Reindeer Herder Helena Omma Defends PhD on... Reindeer Herder Helena Omma Defends PhD on Sámi Land Terminology Congratulations to Helena Omma, reindeer herding Sámi from Porjus, Sweden and ICR Chair of the Board, who successfully defended her PhD on March 6th at Sámi Allaskuvla in Guovdageaidnu, Norway
- 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[…]
Shipping
- Two Humanitarian Aid Ships En Route To Cuba Go Missing In... Two Humanitarian Aid Ships En Route To Cuba Go Missing In Caribbean, Mexico Launches Search Operation The boats, named Friendship and Tigger Moth, were carrying at least nine crew members and had not made any contact since departure.
- U.S. Navy Invests Nearly $1 Billion To Automate Submarine... U.S. Navy Invests Nearly $1 Billion To Automate Submarine Production Amid Workforce Shortages The effort focuses on using automated factories, artificial intelligence, and supply chain support to increase output of submarines.
- U.S. Coast Guard Faces Icebreaker Shortage As Steel Indus... U.S. Coast Guard Faces Icebreaker Shortage As Steel Industry Resupply Begins In Frozen Great Lakes The U.S. Coast Guard said that it is prepared to help ships navigate the frozen Great Lakes, even though it is short of icebreakers.
- UN To Set Up New Task Force To Safeguard World’s Bu... UN To Set Up New Task Force To Safeguard World’s Busiest Oil Route Amid Rising War Risks A recent analysis by the World Food Programme warned that tens of millions of more people could face acute hunger if the Iran war continues.
- Thai Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Iran Weeks After Being S... Thai Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Iran Weeks After Being Struck In Strait of Hormuz, 3 Crew Still Missing The attack happened around March 11 when the ship was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
- Russian Navy To Replace Entire Nuclear Attack Submarine F... Russian Navy To Replace Entire Nuclear Attack Submarine Fleet With Yasen-Class Armed With Hypersonic Missiles The submarines are equipped with ten 533 mm torpedo tubes placed in the midsection of the hull due to a large sonar array in the bow.
- Chinese Missile Frigate “Binzhou” Nearly Coll... Chinese Missile Frigate “Binzhou” Nearly Collides With Philippine Navy Ship In South China Sea A Chinese warship harassed a Philippine Naval Vessel near Thitu, the largest Philippine island in the disputed archipelago.
- Two Large Chinese Container Ships Turn Back After Attempt... Two Large Chinese Container Ships Turn Back After Attempting Transit Through Strait Of Hormuz This happened even though Iran said vessels from friendly nations, including China, could pass through the strait.
- Egypt Denies Rumours Of Military Ship Docking At Abu Qir ... Egypt Denies Rumours Of Military Ship Docking At Abu Qir Port With Weapons Material For Israel Some media outlets had reported that a cargo ship carrying material for manufacturing weapons for Israel had docked at the Abu Qir Port in Egypt.
- Iran Threatens To Block Bab al-Mandeb, World’s 4th ... Iran Threatens To Block Bab al-Mandeb, World’s 4th Largest Shipping Route, If US Attacks Kharg Island Iran has already been accused of tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply is transported.
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 initiative aims to make every American worker, busine... NSF initiative aims to make every American worker, business and community AI-ready The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a new funding opportunity as part of an effort to enable all Americans to understand, apply and create with artificial intelligence. The NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America (NSF AI-Ready America) initiative…
- NSF announces winners of the U.S. critical minerals chall... NSF announces winners of the U.S. critical minerals challenge to secure key domestic supply chain The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) announced eight winners of the Tech Metal Transformation Challenge launched by STRIDE Ventures...
- NSF invests $11M to expand AI professional development fo... NSF invests $11M to expand AI professional development for K-12 teachers nationwide The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced an $11 million award to the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) in furtherance of the executive order on "Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth." The award will…
- 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…
Politics & Society
- Valery Anatolyevich Kryukov Awarded the Order of Friendship Valery Anatolyevich Kryukov Awarded the Order of Friendship On March 20, 2026, the President of the Russian Federation issued a Decree awarding the Order of Friendship to Valery Anatolyevich Kryukov, Chief Researcher at the Center for Resource Economics of the Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
- Expedition of ZVEZDA LLC Held a Series of Meetings with F... Expedition of ZVEZDA LLC Held a Series of Meetings with Friends and Colleagues from the Northern Forum The initiative to conduct an expedition trip by representatives of ZVEZDA LLC across the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug came from Nadezhda Anatolyevna Filippova, Chair of the Transport and Logistics Working Group of the Northern Forum.
- "ZVEZDA" All-Terrain Vehicles Presented in Yama... "ZVEZDA" All-Terrain Vehicles Presented in Yamal: Arctic-Tested Technology at Reindeer Herder’s Day In Salekhard, as part of the Reindeer Herder’s Day celebration, a presentation was held for new Russian amphibious all-terrain vehicles manufactured by ZVEZDA LLC.
- The Northern Forum participates in Arctic Council's ... The Northern Forum participates in Arctic Council's EPPR Working Group meeting On March 18, The Northern Forum took part in the plenary meeting of the Arctic Council's Working Group on Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emergencies (EPPR).
- The Northern Forum strengthens ties with the USA: Peter C... The Northern Forum strengthens ties with the USA: Peter Clark's visit and plans to publish a book about ALSIB On March 18, the Secretariat of The Northern Forum was visited by Peter Clark, an American of Yakut descent, and his wife Katerina. The meeting focused on promising projects aimed at strengthening ties between the USA and Russia.
- The Northern Forum Director Vladimir Vasiliev and leaders... The Northern Forum Director Vladimir Vasiliev and leadership of Anabarsky District discuss ecotourism development On March 17, a working meeting took place between the Director of The Northern Forum, Vladimir Nikolaevich Vasiliev, and the leadership of the Anabarsky National (Dolgan-Evenki) District (Ulus). The meeting was attended by Acting Head of the District Olga Fedorovna Timofeeva-Tereshkina and Yakov Semenovich Sivtsev, Director of the Directorate of Bioresources, Protected Areas and Natural Parks.
- 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[…]
- 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
- Consequences of abnormal seismic activity at the Garpenbe... Consequences of abnormal seismic activity at the Garpenberg mine The abnormally high seismic activity in Garpenberg has decreased and mining production at low levels will commence in the second quarter. The first…
- 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 (AGM) to be held on…
- Boliden's capital market update: Future-focused inve... Boliden's capital market update: Future-focused investments in Garpenberg and Rönnskär Boliden has decided to invest in a new hoist system at Garpenberg and an industrial demonstration plant for the production of supplementary…
- Update regarding stopped production at the Garpenberg mine Update regarding stopped production at the Garpenberg mine In connection with the increase in seismic activity to abnormal levels in the Garpenberg mine on Saturday evening, March 14, the mine was evacuated…
- Information concerning events in the Garpenberg mine Information concerning events in the Garpenberg mine Press release StockholmMarch 16, 2026 On Saturday morning, March 14, a rock fall occurred at a depth of just over 1,100 meters in the…
- 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…
