Seeds saved from war and natural disaster head to Arctic vault for safekeeping
Fourteen thousand seeds from 21 countries are heading to the Arctic this week, bound for the Svalbard Global Seed Vault—a
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Author: Eye on the Arctic
Lapland shivers while south warms in a January of extremes for Finland
January brought a stark contrast in weather across Finland, with Lapland experiencing some of the coldest temperatures while the South
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Research project explores rapid retrofits to tackle northern housing challenges
Weather, distance, and a short building season are just some of the construction challenges faced in Canada’s Northern territories. But
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How polar bear fur could unlock ice-free innovation across industry
Preventing ice buildup in extreme temperatures has long vexed industries from aviation to energy, but a new study suggests the
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Inuit Nunangat Policy gets boost with new federal directive
Canada Announces New Directive to Support Inuit Nunangat The Canadian government introduced a Cabinet Directive on Thursday aimed at improving
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Arctic ice shift: Melting multiyear floes trigger decline in vital pressure ridges
As Arctic sea ice continues to thin and shrink, an essential feature of its ecosystem—pressure ridges—is becoming increasingly rare, saysa
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Polar maritime seminar focuses on ensuring Arctic, Antarctic shipping safety
Voyage planning, pollution control, and underwater noise reduction were among the key topics discussed at the 2025 Polar Maritime Seminar,
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Nordic Council of Ministers launches Arctic programme focused on communities
The Nordic Council of Ministers has launched a new programme that aims to build up resilience and supporting local Arctic
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Nearly $225 million ISK in grants for farmers after harsh winter in Iceland’s North
Iceland’s Disaster Relief Fund has distributed nearly 225 million ISK ($1.6 million CAD) in grants to 89 farmers affected by
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Rights, cooperation decisions to drive Sámi Parliamentary Council’s next term
Financing and strengthening Sámi rights in Europe, including establishing a Secretariat, were among the key decisions at the most recent
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Study examines physical, social costs of thawing permafrost across Arctic regions
Melting Arctic permafrost is creating ongoing challenges for communities across the North, and a new study is shedding light on
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New step to protect areas of Arctic Alaska as Trump’s oil agenda nears
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to put temporary measures in place to protect subsistence activities in Alaska’s
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Finland to join Iceland’s Air Policing Mission for first time as NATO Member
Finland will mark an important moment later this month with its first-ever participation in the Air Policing Mission in Iceland
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No bids submitted for oil and gas lease sale in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said Wednesday that no bids were received for the oil and gas leases
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Rising frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves threaten Arctic ecosystems: study
Marine heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent in the Arctic—a trend that could cause ongoing upheaval for the region’s
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