Arctic Portal Community
- IASC Photo Call - 2025
IASC Photo Call - 2025
IASC is always looking for new photographs for use in the IASC Bulletin, website, newsletter, calendar, and, this year, also in the ICARP IV Final Report. IASC welcomes images depicting all areas of Arctic science including scientists in the field, everyday life, animals, landscapes, and more. For photographs, IASC depends solely on what Arctic scientists send us. That is why[…] - Defense of the habilitation by Joanna Kodzik
Defense of the habilitation by Joanna Kodzik
Junior Full Professor Joanna Kodzik will defend her habilitation, HDR Habilitation à diriger des recherches, on 18 June 2025 at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. - NOMAD kitchen in Burfjord in connection with the visit of...
NOMAD kitchen in Burfjord in connection with the visit of the Norwegian Royal Couple.
International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry brought the NOMAD Indigenous kitchen to the market in Burfjord on June 12, 2025 in connection with the visit of the Norwegian Royal Couple. - MIARC on the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice
MIARC on the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice
On Sunday 8 and Monday 9 June, our PhD student Alexandre Delangle assisted to the third United Nations Ocean Conference held in Nice and contributed to the inauguration of the Cryosphere pavilion as a member of the Génération Cryosphère program. - IASC Activity Report: Co-developing an Air Pollution Moni...
IASC Activity Report: Co-developing an Air Pollution Monitoring Network Along the Arctic Circle ATV Trail
Climate-driven landscape change and ongoing infrastructure development are leading to air pollution concerns across the Arctic, including Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland). Air quality can be impacted by natural or manmade sources of dust and has been identified as of concern to the Qeqqata Kommunia municipality. New road infrastructure (a ATV trail) has been developed between Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq, with the potential[…] - Recap: APECS Networking Event at EGU2025
Recap: APECS Networking Event at EGU2025
- 2025 Arctic Science to Art contest
2025 Arctic Science to Art contest
The 2025 Arctic Science to Art (AS2A) contest has been launched and is bigger and better than ever with support from ArcticNet, the Centre for Northern Studies (CEN) and the Arctic Research Foundation. We are currently seeking applications from early career researchers based in Canada, working in the Arctic and affiliated with a Canadian institution for a chance to be[…] - Call for Projects Now Open – Polar Initiative 2025
Call for Projects Now Open – Polar Initiative 2025
The Polar Initiative aims to use science diplomacy and global collaboration to develop evidence-informed strategies to protect Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems in the face of local and global changes. The Polar Initiative was launched in February 2022 during the first Polar Symposium in Monaco. From June 2nd to June 30th, we invite you to submit proposals for projects that aim to[…] - IASC Activity Report - Planning for the next decade in Ar...
IASC Activity Report - Planning for the next decade in Arctic infrastructure research: A contribution to ICARP IV
Our half-day workshop at ASSW 2025 focused on the review of research on drivers and cumulative effects of infrastructure and climate on Arctic socio-ecological systems done since ICARP III and on sketching a roadmap for innovative community-engaged research on Arctic infrastructural development and environmental changes in the next decade. This community event was a continuation of a series of workshops,[…] - New book about Sámi reindeer husbandry
New book about Sámi reindeer husbandry
A new book prepared by ICR’s team is coming in September 2025. - Guest lecture about Jean Malaurie at the festival of hist...
Guest lecture about Jean Malaurie at the festival of history films in Pessac
Jan Borm, director of MIARC, has been invited by UNIPOP (Université populaire – The people’s university), the Jean Eustache cinema and the Festival of History Films in Pessac (near Bordeaux, France) to give a talk about Jean Malaurie. - APECS Italy VII National Conference 6-7. November 2025
APECS Italy VII National Conference 6-7. November 2025
Shipping
- USNS Point Loma Completes US Navy Acceptance Trials, Prep...
USNS Point Loma Completes US Navy Acceptance Trials, Prepares for Delivery
During the sea trials, the ship underwent a series of demanding and thorough tests while operating underway. - COSCO Signs $310 Million Deal To Lease Six New Heavylift ...
COSCO Signs $310 Million Deal To Lease Six New Heavylift Ships To Fleet
The first four ships will be chartered at a daily rate of around $8,843, while the final two ships will have a slightly higher rate of about $8,885 per day. - Long-Lost Ship San José Carrying Treasure Worth &p...
Long-Lost Ship San José Carrying Treasure Worth £16Bn Identified After 300 Years
The confirmation has led to a serious legal fight between several countries and a treasure hunting company, as all of them are claiming rights to the treasure. - China Deploys 2 Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific For First ...
China Deploys 2 Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific For First Time, Japan Raises Concerns
The Chinese Foreign Ministry defended the carriers’ movement, calling them part of routine training that complies with international law. - China Thanks Indian Navy For Rescuing 14 Chinese Crew Fro...
China Thanks Indian Navy For Rescuing 14 Chinese Crew From Burning Cargo Ship
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services has activated its SARAT tool to track drifting debris, missing crew, and a possible oil spill. - Cocaine Worth $82 Million Hidden In Shipping Container Se...
Cocaine Worth $82 Million Hidden In Shipping Container Seized At Brisbane Port
Officers found five carry bags wrapped in black plastic, which had been placed on top of pallets carrying polyethylene. - Panama Canal Chief Warns $23B MSC Port Deal Could Threate...
Panama Canal Chief Warns $23B MSC Port Deal Could Threaten Canal’s Neutrality
The canal operates under a neutrality agreement established through treaties signed in 1977 during U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s administration. - Video: Russian Supersonic Missile Hits Ukrainian-Controll...
Video: Russian Supersonic Missile Hits Ukrainian-Controlled Drilling Platform In Black Sea
The missile used was a Cold War-era Kh-22 (NATO name: AS-4 Kitchen), known for its high speed and large 1,000 kg warhead. - Containership Burns Uncontrollably & Lists After Mult...
Containership Burns Uncontrollably & Lists After Multiple Explosions Off Kerala Coast
The fire started with a blast in one of the containers, and flames quickly spread to the midship section and the container bay. - Shipping Gears Up For Massive Investments In Decarbonisation
Shipping Gears Up For Massive Investments In Decarbonisation
The global shipping industry is preparing for a net-zero transformation that will have a sector-wide impact on everything from supply chains to ships. - Captain Convicted In US For Smuggling Iranian Weapons To ...
Captain Convicted In US For Smuggling Iranian Weapons To Houthis
A search of the vessel led to the discovery of Iranian-made weapons, including ballistic missile parts, anti-ship cruise missile components, and a warhead. - Gulf Of America Logistics Launched To Meet Surging U.S. P...
Gulf Of America Logistics Launched To Meet Surging U.S. Project Cargo Demand
A new logistics company has launched in Louisiana with a mission to offer U.S.-based, veteran-owned solutions for capital projects across the Gulf Coast region.
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[…] - How green are European cities? Green space key to well-be...
How green are European cities? Green space key to well-being – but access varies
High-quality green and blue spaces in cities, like parks, allotments, riverbanks and coastlines, are crucial for health and well-being, in particular for the elderly, children and people on low incomes. However, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that access is not equal. - Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increas...
Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increasing wildfire risk on the Front Range
By Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun and John Upton, Climate Central Grass fires have threatened the meadows and homes near Chatridge Court and U.S. 85 three times in five years, and firefighters work hard to keep flames from moving over the hill into thousands of homes in Highlands Ranch. These photos are from the 2016 Chatridge fire. (South Metro Fire[…]
Science
- Predictive AI model could help forecast neurodegenerative...
Predictive AI model could help forecast neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are a growing concern in the U.S., with over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease today. By 2060, that number is expected to grow, affecting nearly 13 million people. These diseases are not… - NSF announces new NextG wireless funding opportunity
NSF announces new NextG wireless funding opportunity
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new funding opportunity to support research and technology development that will improve the next generation of wireless communication systems known as NextG. In collaboration with industry… - NSF advanced computing accelerates preeclampsia research ...
NSF advanced computing accelerates preeclampsia research and potential treatments
Each year, preeclampsia—a life-threatening pregnancy complication—affects nearly 1 in 25 expectant mothers in the United States. Emerging suddenly after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it can lead to dangerously high blood pressure, premature birth, and long… - Learning occurs quicker than thought, according to brain ...
Learning occurs quicker than thought, according to brain imaging
Researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation have provided a new understanding of how and where learning occurs in the brain. The two-part finding has implications for understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases like… - New tools to identify and monitor cardiovascular disease
New tools to identify and monitor cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases cause one death every 33 seconds in America. Diagnosing these conditions, which account for approximately 20% of all deaths annually, can be difficult because the overlaying and natural fluorescence of cardiac tissue… - Clearest-ever images of sun's corona captured with n...
Clearest-ever images of sun's corona captured with new optical technique
Using a new optical system, scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Solar Observatory and the New Jersey Institute of Technology have captured the most detailed images of the complex movements in the sun's atmosphere, the corona… - Volcanic ash is critical to tracking changes in eruption ...
Volcanic ash is critical to tracking changes in eruption behavior
U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers discovered that subtle changes in magma composition may drive tremors during volcanic eruptions, offering a new tool for forecasting volcanic activity and guiding hazard assessments. Volcano… - Preparing science educators to use and teach AI in the cl...
Preparing science educators to use and teach AI in the classroom
An interdisciplinary team of researchers funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation has created a teacher-driven curriculum called Shark AI. This optional online program introduces Florida middle school teachers and students to artificial… - Lab-synthesized botanical compound shows promise for figh...
Lab-synthesized botanical compound shows promise for fighting aggressive breast cancer
Chemists funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have developed a new process to synthesize a plant-based compound that shows effectiveness against triple-negative breast cancer cells. According to the American Cancer Society, triple-negative… - Using machine learning to speed up discovery for drug del...
Using machine learning to speed up discovery for drug delivery and disease treatment
A new computational tool developed with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation could greatly speed up determining the 3D structure of RNAs, a critical step in developing new RNA-based drugs, identifying drug-binding sites and using RNAs in… - 4 planets discovered around Barnard's star, one of t...
4 planets discovered around Barnard's star, one of the closest stars to Earth
Researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation have discovered four tiny exoplanets orbiting Barnard's star, a red dwarf at the center of the nearest single-star system to Earth. Using a specialized instrument mounted on the NSF… - Leopard spots and protein nanoclusters: How pattern rules...
Leopard spots and protein nanoclusters: How pattern rules could advance muscular dystrophy treatment
Although a leopard cannot change its spots, new research funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation uses the principles that govern patterns like leopard spots to understand biological processes at the nanoscale. The research, which combines…
Politics & Society
- Tourism in Norway: Tourist tax to be introduced due to ri...
Tourism in Norway: Tourist tax to be introduced due to rising visitor numbers
Norway is to introduce a new tourist tax due to concerns about the rising number of visitors to the Nordic country. The approved tax allows districts to introduce a 3 percent tax on overnight stays in areas most likely affected by tourism. Districts can add these taxes at their discretion and adjust the amount based […] The post Tourism in[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - Sweden to tackle overcrowded prisons by sending inmates a...
Sweden to tackle overcrowded prisons by sending inmates abroad
According to a new agreement, Sweden is to send around 600 inmates to rented prison cells in Estonia due to overcrowded prisons. Sweden’s Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer has confirmed the deal, which will see 400 cells rented out from Tartu in Estonia. “Sweden and Estonia have reached an agreement that will significantly relieve the burden […] The post Sweden to[…] - Denmark in Frugal Four: Country quits group to prioritise...
Denmark in Frugal Four: Country quits group to prioritise Europe
Denmark has left its participation with the Frugal Four and has announced the country’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, to prioritize the rearming of Europe. Denmark has announced that it is embracing a “more flexible” attitude towards the EU’s seven-year budget to rearm Europe against Russia. Frederiksen explained to the President of the European Parliament Roberta […] The post Denmark in[…] - Iceland’s F-Roads: What You Need to Know Before Dri...
Iceland’s F-Roads: What You Need to Know Before Driving into the Highlands
As summer approaches, so does the season for highland adventures in Iceland. If you dream of exploring remote lava fields, glacial rivers, and vast valleys off the beaten path, the country’s rugged F-roads provide access to its wildest and most untouched landscapes. However, there’s an essential requirement: you can’t just hop into any rental car […] The post Iceland’s F-Roads:[…]
Resources
- Report on payments to government agencies in 2024
Report on payments to government agencies in 2024
Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish Law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to… - Long term financing for Somincor and Zinkgruvan acquisiti...
Long term financing for Somincor and Zinkgruvan acquisition in place
"The acquisition of Somincor and Zinkgruvan is pivotal to the long-term development of Boliden. I am of course very pleased that we now have… - Boliden updates Green Finance Framework
Boliden updates Green Finance Framework
Since the launch of Boliden's inaugural Green Finance Framework in May 2022, Boliden has raised its climate ambition throughout the value chain. For… - Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting
Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting
Boliden's Annual General Meeting was held on April 23, 2025 live in Aitik and through postal voting. Board of Directors The Meeting resolved on the… - Boliden's Q1 2025: A solid start to our second century
Boliden's Q1 2025: A solid start to our second century
"We are proud to build a European base metal champion." - Mikael Staffas, President and CEO. Financials · Revenues: SEK 21,121 m (18,481) … - Boliden has completed the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-...
Boliden has completed the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-Corvo) and Zinkgruvan
The acquisition of Somincor and Zinkgruvan is now complete and the companies will be consolidated into Boliden as of April 16, 2025. On December 9,… - Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2025 report
Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2025 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the first quarter 2025 on Wednesday April 23 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be… - Boliden receives all regulatory approvals for the acquisi...
Boliden receives all regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-Corvo) and Zinkgruvan
The EU Commission has approved Boliden's acquisition of the mines Somincor-Sociedade Mineira de Neves-Corvo, S.A. ("Neves-Corvo") in Portugal and… - Increase in number of shares and votes in Boliden
Increase in number of shares and votes in Boliden
Boliden AB ("Boliden" or the "Company") announces that Boliden's registered number of shares, votes and share capital have increased through the… - Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Boliden AB (p...
Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Boliden AB (publ)
The shareholders of Boliden AB (publ) (company registration number 556051-4142) are summoned to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday,…
