CANADA
Elders, internet and COVID-19 dominate most recent meeting of regional gov in Arctic Quebec
Elders, internet and COVID-19 were the main topics discussed at the most recent Kativik Regional Government council meeting in Nunavik,
FINLAND
Finland’s Northern Lights may soon have names
Tourism promoters want to make it easier to distinguish between different solar storms to improve their ‘shareability’. A Finnish tourism
NORWAY
Norway’s new Arctic Policy outlines dramatic shift in regional security
A sharp change in Norway’s relationship with neighboring Russia stands a the core of the Prime Minister’s new policy document.
SWEDEN
Hydropower to be no longer classed as sustainable, according to EU proposal
Hydropower should no longer be classified as a sustainable energy source according to an EU Commission green proposal. But Swedish
RUSSIA
Northern climate change will cost country €99 billion says Russia’s Minister of the Arctic
Direct damage on buildings and infrastructure will be up to €99 billion, says Deputy Minister of the Far East and
USA
Arctic refuge oil rights auction faces uncertain response
Oil and gas companies are unsurprisingly remaining quiet about their intentions, says one industry player The Trump administration is preparing
DENMARK/GREENLAND
Faroe Islands institutes new COVID-19 recommendations until the end of 2020
The Faroe Islands has instituted new COVID-19 recommendations this month, including advising against non essential travel overseas, that it says
ICELAND
Iceland to review COVID-19 border measures by January 15
Iceland is planning to keep its current COVID-19 border screening measures in place until February 1, with further decisions on
