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Arctic Community
- 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).
- The Northern Forum Director Vladimir Vasil... 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[…]
- The Northern Forum strengthens ties with t... 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.
- 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[…]
- ICR's NOMAD FoodLab session at the Ar... ICR's NOMAD FoodLab session at the Arctic Circle Forum in Rome This important gathering brings together global voices on Arctic cooperation and sustainability — including Prince Albert II of Monaco, Chairman of the Arctic Circle - H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research of Greenland - H.E. Vivian Motzfeldt and many other distinguished[…]
- Registration Reminder: ASSW 2026 Regular D... Registration Reminder: ASSW 2026 Regular Deadline Approaching Registration for the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2026 in Aarhus, Denmark (25 March- 1 April 2026) for the regular registration fee is still open until March 4. ASSW 2026 will include Community Meetings and Workshops (25 - 30 March), the ASSW 2026 Science Day with the theme Arctic Observations[…]
- Arctic Observing Summit 2026 Arctic Observing Summit 2026 The Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) is a high-level, biennial international forum. Its primary goal is to provide community-driven guidance for the design, implementation, and sustained, long-term operation of the international network of Arctic observing systems. This years AOS will take place from March 30 to[…]
Shipping
- Trump Calls NATO Allies ‘Cowards’ For Refusin... Trump Calls NATO Allies ‘Cowards’ For Refusing To Join Strait Of Hormuz Security Effort Per reports, more than 1,300 people have been killed in Iran, over 1,000 in Lebanon, 15 in Israel, and 13 US military personnel.
- Panama Canal Operates At Full Capacity As LNG Tankers Rer... Panama Canal Operates At Full Capacity As LNG Tankers Reroute Amid US-Iran War The Strait of Hormuz, which is a key route for oil and gas exports from countries like Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, has been shut.
- Trump Claims U.S. Destroyed 58 Iranian Ships In Two Days,... Trump Claims U.S. Destroyed 58 Iranian Ships In Two Days, Says Navy Now ‘At The Bottom Of The Sea’ The statement, if confirmed, could mark one of the largest reported naval losses in the region in recent decades.
- U.S. Sends Thousands Of Marines And Sailors To Middle Eas... U.S. Sends Thousands Of Marines And Sailors To Middle East Amid Rising Tensions With Iran The deployment includes the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer along with its Marine unit and supporting warships.
- India Allows Essential Supplies To Crew On Seized Iran-Li... India Allows Essential Supplies To Crew On Seized Iran-Linked Ships In Suspected Illegal Fuel Transfer The court’s decision ensures basic support for crew while the investigation into alleged smuggling activities continues.
- Iran Charges Up To $2 Million For Safe Passage In Strait ... Iran Charges Up To $2 Million For Safe Passage In Strait Of Hormuz, Nations Hold Urgent Talks Iran is allowing some vessels to pass through a “safe corridor” near its waters, especially around Larak Island. But ships need approval before entering.
- Indian Captain Dies On Stranded Vessel Near Strait Of Hor... Indian Captain Dies On Stranded Vessel Near Strait Of Hormuz, Family Seeks Urgent Repatriation The family has approached Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, as well as local Member of Parliament Sanjay Seth, seeking intervention.
- India Lists 22 Ships On Evacuation List For Safe Passage ... India Lists 22 Ships On Evacuation List For Safe Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions Together, they are carrying about 2.15 lakh metric tonnes of LNG, 3.21 lakh tonnes of LPG, and 16.76 lakh tonnes of crude oil.
- Iran Targets Saudi Aramco-Exxon SAMREF Refinery In Yanbu,... Iran Targets Saudi Aramco-Exxon SAMREF Refinery In Yanbu, Briefly Disrupting Red Sea Oil Flows A drone struck the SAMREF refinery, while Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile heading toward the Yanbu port.
- China Calls For Immediate Ceasefire In Gulf Conflict, Off... China Calls For Immediate Ceasefire In Gulf Conflict, Offers Energy Support To Ease Southeast Asia Crisis The statement came on March 19 as tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continue to disrupt oil, gas and maritime trade.
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 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…
- NSF announces new initiative to launch and scale a new ge... NSF announces new initiative to launch and scale a new generation of transformative independent research organizations to advance breakthrough science The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) on Friday announced the launch of a new initiative designed to launch and scale a new generation of independent research organizations. These…
- NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and... NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $30 million in institutions across Montana, Idaho and Louisiana to establish NSF EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (NSF EPSCoR CREST Centers). These centers…
Politics & Society
- 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[…]
- Trails for new plant-based protection for fresh produce b... Trails for new plant-based protection for fresh produce begin in Sweden Sweden is launching a trial for an additive-free, plant-based protection for fresh produce, aiming to be a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. The food-tech producer Saveggy has begun trialing an edible coating based on rapeseed oil and oat oil, as a waste-free option in time for the EU’s ban on single-use plastics for fresh produce […] The post Trails for[…]
- Hooked on Herring: How Denmark’s Fish Got Its Groov... Hooked on Herring: How Denmark’s Fish Got Its Groove Back in Europe The Icelandic agency Ceedr, in collaboration with TBWA in Copenhagen, recently delivered a marketing campaign promoting Danish herring. The campaign ran in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden, with a particular focus on the German market, which accounts for almost half of Denmark’s herring exports. The initiative, commissioned by the Danish Pelagic Producers’ Organisation (DPPO), […] The post Hooked on[…]
- Icelandic women’s football team quits over poor tre... Icelandic women’s football team quits over poor treatment Iceland’s entire women’s football team has quit over poor treatment, alluding to gender inequality and years of poor treatment. The Icelandic women’s team, ÍR (Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur), was pushed to its breaking point due to the treatment it received. As part of the upset, players noted that the men’s team was overall given priority, while the […] The post Icelandic women’s[…]
- 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
- 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…
- Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves 2025 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves 2025 "Across our operations, we delivered strong growth in Mineral Resources this year, driven by successful exploration and favorable economic…
- Boliden applies for Nautanen to become a strategic projec... Boliden applies for Nautanen to become a strategic project in EU Boliden has applied to the European Commission to designate the Nautanen deposit as a strategic project under the Critical Raw Materials Act. The…
