Arctic Community
- Arctic Yearbook Releases 2025 Edition: War... Arctic Yearbook Releases 2025 Edition: War and Peace in the Arctic Arctic Yearbook Releases 2025 Edition: War and Peace in the Arctic New “Emerging Voices” section Reykjavík, 27 November 2024 — The Arctic Yearbook is pleased to announce the publication of its 2025 edition, titled “War and Peace in the Arctic,” now fully available online. This[…]
- APECS International Directorate holiday &a... APECS International Directorate holiday & New Year's closure The APECS International Directorate will be closed 15 December 2025 through 11 January 2026 due to winter holidays of its staff members.
- Læra Institute Studies Sessions: Why... Læra Institute Studies Sessions: Why Choose Circumpolar Studies? Læra Institute for Circumpolar Studies invites participants to two interactive sessions on Circumpolar Studies. These events will highlight why the courses are important and offer opportunities to connect with faculty and to discover possibilities for future study.
- Listen to the new episodes of “Polar... Listen to the new episodes of “Polar Times”, the APECS Podcast “Polar Times”, the APECS Podcast, released two episodes in November. Give them a listen!
- Headed to Antarctica? Join an APECS Spain ... Headed to Antarctica? Join an APECS Spain initiative to get connected to other researchers travelling to Antarctica Are you doing research in Antarctica and traveling through Punta Arenas or Ushuaia this campaign season? APECS Spain would like to create a contact network that allows young researchers (as well as senior researchers or base/vessel personnel) participating in the various Antarctic campaigns to, quite literally, break the ice and[…]
- New book: How poor and blind they are: Dio... New book: How poor and blind they are: Dionysius Piper in Iceland 1740–1743 This publication in Icelandic “Hve aumir og blindir þeir eru: Dionysius Piper á Íslandi 1740–1743” by Joanna Kodzik (MIARC), Sumarliði R. Ísleifsson and Gunnar Kristjánsson provides the first study and edition of German handwritten sources about Iceland from the 18th century which has never been[…]
- Extended deadline Science under Press... Extended deadline Science under Pressure - Reflecting on conditions, practices and institutional structures for sustainable polar research It is still possible to fill in the survey Science under Pressure - Reflecting on conditions, practices and institutional structures for sustainable polar research until the end of November. Filling in the survey takes around 8-9 minutes. Click here to go to the survey, or read more about Science under Pressure[…]
- Calotte Academy 2025 in Kautokeino: ICR an... Calotte Academy 2025 in Kautokeino: ICR and Uarctic EALÁT Institute On 12 November 2025, the traveling Calotte Academy arrived in Kautokeino, Norway, the heart of Sápmi, for a day dedicated to Indigenous perspectives and Europe’s northern futures. The Kautokeino session at the Sámi University of Applied Sciences building, hosted by UArctic EALÁT Institute (UEI) of the[…]
- Attend the 4th annual social for polar ear... Attend the 4th annual social for polar early career researchers at the 2025 American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting! Join other members of the polar early career community at the AGU meeting in New Orleans, LA, to network, learn about how to get involved in the Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO), Polar Impact, the United States Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (USAPECS), and United States Permafrost Association (USPA)[…]
- International Polar Year 2032 – 2033... International Polar Year 2032 – 2033 (IPY-5) The Progress Update Report October 2025 of the International Polar Year 2032-2033 (IPY-5) can be found by clicking here. Please also note the following announcements recently published by the IASC: Call for IPY-5 National Committees https://ipy5.info/news/call-for-national-committees-international-polar-year-2032-2033/ Call for Bids for the IPY-5 International Coordination Office: https://ipy5.info/news/call-for-bids-to-host-the-ipy-5-international-coordination-office/ General[…]
Shipping
- Ferry Captain Attends Arrest Warrant Hearing After Ground... Ferry Captain Attends Arrest Warrant Hearing After Grounding Off South Korean Coast The 26,546-tonne passenger vessel, carrying 246 passengers and 21 crew members, struck an uninhabited islet on 19 November while navigating the narrow coastal waters off Sinan in South Jeolla Province, roughly 366 kilometres south of Seoul.
- Samsung Heavy Industries Opens Remote Ship Operation Cent... Samsung Heavy Industries Opens Remote Ship Operation Centre with Evergreen in Taiwan The Samsung Remote Operation Centre (SROC) has been designed as a land-based control tower that monitors vessel data and the condition of major onboard equipment in real time, allowing more efficient inspections and maintenance support.
- Black Sea Shipping Costs Surge After Ukrainian Drones Hit... Black Sea Shipping Costs Surge After Ukrainian Drones Hit Two Tankers War risk insurance rates for ships operating in the Black Sea rose this week after Ukrainian naval drones attacked two tankers heading towards a Russian port, according to shipping and insurance sources.
- MGI Engineering Launches Autonomous Electric Vessel To Cu... MGI Engineering Launches Autonomous Electric Vessel To Cut Cost & Carbon Footprint The all-electric Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) can carry up to 200kg of cargo for 150km all-electric at a cruise speed of 25 knots, providing an on-demand alternative to crewed launches and ferries traditionally used for inter-island and coastal deliveries.
- Washington State Ferries Selects ABB To Power Their First... Washington State Ferries Selects ABB To Power Their First Hybrid-Electric Newbuild Vessels With the first two ships scheduled for delivery from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, one apiece in 2030 and 2031, the contract also includes an option for a third ferry
- Kazakhstan Urges Ukraine To Halt Drone Attacks After CPC ... Kazakhstan Urges Ukraine To Halt Drone Attacks After CPC Terminal Hit In Black Sea Kazakhstan has called on Ukraine to stop launching drone attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s (CPC) Black Sea terminal after a major strike halted oil exports and caused serious damage to key loading infrastructure at the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
- Turkish President Warns Of Escalating Black Sea Risks Aft... Turkish President Warns Of Escalating Black Sea Risks After Drone Strikes Hit Tankers Near Türkiye Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that the war between Russia and Ukraine is now directly affecting commercial shipping in the Black Sea, after unmanned vessels struck tankers close to Türkiye’s northern coast.
- Cargo Ship Strikes Busan Pier After Unexpected Forward Mo... Cargo Ship Strikes Busan Pier After Unexpected Forward Movement A cargo ship collided with a pier at Busan’s Gamcheon Port on Saturday morning after the vessel unexpectedly surged forward during docking, the Busan Coast Guard confirmed.
- Damaged Turkish Tanker Hit By Multiple External Explosion... Damaged Turkish Tanker Hit By Multiple External Explosions Off Senegal A Turkish-owned tanker anchored off Senegal was hit by four external explosions late on 27 November, forcing the crew to send a distress signal.
- Venezuela To Investigate U.S Strikes On Suspected Drug Tr... Venezuela To Investigate U.S Strikes On Suspected Drug Trafficking Boats Venezuela will investigate the United States’ deadly strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats off the Venezuelan shores and in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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 $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…
- NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative ... NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative research effort The U.S. National Science Foundation and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) are investing in eight joint research projects that could open the door to breakthroughs in quantum computing...
- NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of ... NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition The U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced 15 finalists advancing to the next stage of the program's second competition — spanning critical technologies and applications ranging from enhancing…
- NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $6.2 million in 24 exceptional researchers who have been selected as NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research...
- NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the d... NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the design phase The U.S. National Science Foundation National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NSF NQVL) is coming into sharper focus with the selection of the first four teams that will design high-tech infrastructure...
- NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Resear... NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Research Resource Operations Center The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new solicitation to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC). This marks a critical...
- NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data sy... NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data systems and resources The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced two major advancements in America's AI infrastructure: the launch of the Integrated Data Systems and Services (NSF IDSS) program to build out...
- NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI edu... NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI education and build the STEM workforce of the future The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced two new Dear Colleague Letters (DCL) and one program solicitation that implement key elements of the Trump administration's executive order, "Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American…
- NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully o... NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully open AI models to fuel U.S. scientific innovation The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a partnership with NVIDIA to develop a set of artificial intelligence models that will transform the ability of America's scientists to leverage AI...
- Podcast: Introducing AI to the future workforce Podcast: Introducing AI to the future workforce A workforce fluent in AI techniques will be essential to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence continues. Jeremy Waisome, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, discusses the Shark AI project, which has introduced artificial…
Politics & Society
- 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[…]
- Norway invests in new research projects to prevent life-t... Norway invests in new research projects to prevent life-threatening incidents Norway is investing in twelve new research projects to enhance the country’s response to life-threatening incidents and strengthen its critical infrastructure. This initiative has received support for addressing a variety of societal security and emergency preparedness issues. The projects have been funded by nine ministries in the Norwegian government: the Ministry of Justice and Public […] The post Norway invests[…]
- Data center investors concerned by government tax budget ... Data center investors concerned by government tax budget proposal in Finland Finland’s Government proposal to remove energy tax breaks for the Datacentres has caused concern for the industry’s investors. Finland’s Ministry of Finance is preparing changes to the Energy Taxation Act as part of the 2026 state budget. Under the plan, the preferential tax treatment enjoyed by datacentres would be abolished. Officials argue the reform is […] The post Data center[…]
- Denmark bans civilian drones after mass number of drones ... Denmark bans civilian drones after mass number of drones spotted at military sites As Denmark prepares to host two European summits, the country has banned the use of unmanned civilian drones after drones were seen at several military sites. Speaking on Sunday, the Danish Defence Ministry explained that it had seen several drones at its military sites over the weekend, prompting the move to ban said drones. Denmark […] The post Denmark bans[…]
- 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
- Invitation to presentation of Boliden's guidance 2026 Invitation to presentation of Boliden's guidance 2026 Boliden will announce guidance for 2026 on Friday December 5, at 07:45 (CET) and invites to a press and analyst conference the same day at 09:00. The…
- Change in Boliden's Board of Directors Change in Boliden's Board of Directors Due to personal reasons, board member Per Lindberg has requested to resign from Boliden's Board of Directors. Per Lindberg is also not available for…
- Repurchase of shares in Boliden AB on October 22 Repurchase of shares in Boliden AB on October 22 Boliden AB (LEI code: 21380059QU7IM1ONDJ56) has on October 22, 2025 repurchased a total of 130,000 treasury shares (ISIN code: SE0020050417) as part…
- Boliden resolves to repurchase its shares Boliden resolves to repurchase its shares The Board of Directors of Boliden has, based on the authorization from the Annual General Meeting on 23 April 2025, resolved to repurchase a maximum…
- Boliden Q3 2025: Strong cash flow and solid mine production Boliden Q3 2025: Strong cash flow and solid mine production "Overall, the results for the quarter were strong. We had a significant cash flow, even though major investments are still ongoing primarily in the…
- Boliden's nomination committee for the 2026 AGM Boliden's nomination committee for the 2026 AGM In April 2025, Boliden AB's Annual General Meeting adopted new instructions for appointing the Nomination Committee, according to which the company's…
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q3 2025 report Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q3 2025 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the third quarter 2025 on Wednesday October 22 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be…
- Application for mining concession for Laver granted Application for mining concession for Laver granted Boliden's application for a mining concession for the Laver deposit has today been granted by the Swedish Mining Authority. The concession grants…
- Linn Andersson new member of Boliden's Group Management Linn Andersson new member of Boliden's Group Management Linn Andersson has been appointed EVP Strategy and CTO. The role, which is new to Boliden's Group Management, includes overall responsibility for…
- Statement on changed tax conditions in Finland Statement on changed tax conditions in Finland The Finnish government has submitted proposals for changed tax levels for mining activities and partly related energy taxes. As part of the decision…
