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The European Union has launched a public consultation to update its Arctic Policy, responding to growing environmental, geopolitical and economic challenges in the region.
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UArctic and the Arctic Circle welcome nominations for the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award. The Award aims to further the development of new ideas that could contribute materially to preventing, mitigating, adapting, and reversing the effects of climate change in the Arctic.
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Wildfires are rapidly transforming parts of the Arctic once considered too cold and wet to burn extensively. From Alaska’s North Slope to the forests of Siberia and northern Canada, researchers are documenting a dramatic rise in fire activity, with consequences that extend far beyond the burned landscapes.
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From 23 to 27 February 2026, Reykjavík will host the Second Session of the Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management, a key forum organized under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that brings together international stakeholders to address fisheries management challenges at national, regional, and global levels.
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Today, February 17, 2026, marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, begins today and will be celebrated over the next 15 days, culminating in the vibrant Lantern Festival on March 3, 2026.
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The Arctic Circle - Rome Forum Polar Dialogue will be held on 3-4 March 2026 at the headquarters of the National Research Council of Italy in Rome.
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A dramatic shift in the shoreline at Reynisfjara (Black Beach), one of Iceland’s most iconic natural landmarks, has captured the attention of residents, scientists and visitors alike. Unusually strong ocean forces over recent weeks have caused extensive coastal erosion, dramatically changing the appearance and accessibility of the famous Black Beach.
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Today, 6 February, Sámi communities across Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia mark Sámi National Day, a day dedicated to celebrating Sámi culture, identity, and shared history across national borders.
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Covering more than 71% of Earth’s surface, the ocean is the planet’s largest living system. Scientists have already recorded over 200,000 marine species worldwide, yet many more are believed to remain undiscovered.
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Italy has unveiled its new national strategy for the Arctic, reinforcing its long-term engagement in the rapidly changing High North and setting out priorities for cooperation, sustainability, security, and research in the region.
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The Call for Session Proposals for the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly is now open. The Arctic Circle Assembly 2026 will be held 8–10 October 2026 at the Harpa Conference Center in Reykjavík, Iceland, bringing together international decision-makers, experts, and Arctic stakeholders from around the world.
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After two consecutive years of severe disruption, Iceland’s capelin fishery is heading into a markedly stronger season in 2025/2026. New results from extensive winter surveys conducted in January 2026 indicate a significantly larger capelin stock than initially expected, paving the way for a revitalized fishing season with substantial economic and social impact.
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As the few weeks into 2026 have already shown, we are at a crossroads in humanity’s history, while changes in the global climate system increasingly supervene those in human systems. On the follow-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Belém (COP30), held in November 2025, we must reflect on what COP30 represented for climate multilateralism and for broader global governance at a historical moment of phase transitions – in geopolitics, societies, economies, finance, cultures, technology, and information systems.
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Arctic sea ice follows a strong seasonal cycle, reaching its annual maximum toward the end of winter and its minimum at the end of summer. Newly updated maps in the Arctic Portal map gallery now show the maximum sea-ice extent in February 2025 and the minimum extent in September 2025, providing an up-to-date view of sea-ice conditions in the Arctic.
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The High North Center for Business and Governance at Nord University is now accepting nominations for the prestigious High North Hero Award 2026.
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