As COP 29 gets underway, cryosphere scientists warn of ice loss and rising risks
Accelerated loss of ice across the planet is driving unprecedented risks to the global economy and climate, more than 50
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Author: Eye on the Arctic
Arctic policy among priorities at Inuit and federal leaders meeting
Arctic policy was a key topic during a wide-ranging discussion between Inuit and federal leaders on Friday in Ottawa. “Leaders
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Resilience, recovery prioritized in Iceland report on Grindavik evacuation
A year after the major natural disaster that forced the evacuation of Grindavík, the Icelandic government has released a report
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Northerners honour Murray Sinclair for championing Truth and Reconciliation
Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon led a chorus of northern voices on Monday remembering the legacy of former senator and
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Inuit Circumpolar Council launches youth leadership program
As part of ongoing efforts to increase youth leadership in the Arctic, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) has launched a
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Toxic chemical levels dropping in oceans, but rising in Arctic: study
A recent study has found that although toxic chemical levels in oceans are declining, levels in the Arctic are worryingly
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ICC urges recognition of Indigenous Peoples in global biodiversity efforts at COP16
As the international community gathers for COP16 in Cali, Colombia, the international organization representing Inuit is highlighting the importance of
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N.W.T. nixes hosting 2028 Arctic Winter Games
Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT) bowed out of hosting the 2028 Arctic Winter Games on Thursday citing capacity issues “I have
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Air Greenland, Icelandair deal to boost Arctic travel links to Canada, Nordics
The Air Greenland codeshare agreement signed with Icelandair at the Arctic Circle Assembly this month will improve travel connections between
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Canada reaffirms commitment to Arctic cooperation at international assembly
This year’s Arctic Circle Assembly provided Canada with a key opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to international cooperation in tackling
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Budget cuts threaten Sami-language development, Indigenous leaders say
Proposed budget cuts in Sweden and Finland could threaten the development of Sámi languages and leave the body responsible for
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Sweden announces sweeping defence bill amidst increasing geopolitical tensions
The Swedish government has introduced a sweeping Total Defence Bill for 2025–2030, committing to significant investments in military and civil
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Arctic allies meet in Iceland to tackle growing security challenges, climate
Military leaders from Iceland, the U.S., Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden met in Keflavík, Iceland, this week to discuss
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Study explores ties between Greenland sled dogs and arctic wolves
Inuit hunters in North Greenland deliberately crossbred Greenland sled dogs with Arctic wolves, in order to create stronger and more
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Study underway to better understand landslides in northern Quebec
A study is currently underway to gain a better understanding of landslides in northern Quebec, following four significant incidents within
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