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In May 2025, British sailor Ella Hibbert set sail from Portsmouth with an ambitious goal: to become the first person to complete a solo circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle in a single season. Her project, Ella in the Arctic, is more than a record attempt. It is an expedition designed to highlight the dramatic environmental changes unfolding in one of the most fragile regions of the planet.
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Organizers of the 18th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC 2026), held jointly with the 7th International Conference on Energy and AI, have announced the postponement of the event due to ongoing regional security concerns and potential travel uncertainties.
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The Calotte Academy 2026, with the theme “Intelligence,” is planned to take place from 8 to 14 June 2026. We plan to guide participants on an exciting journey through Sápmi, the northernmost parts of Finland, Norway, and Sweden—through Rovaniemi, Kiruna, Tromsø, Kilpisjärvi, Hetta, Kautokeino, Karasjok, Inari, and Sodankylä.
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Busan Port Authority, KMI, KOPRI, and KRISO Launch Eco-friendly Arctic Shipping Route Working Group. The aim is to Strengthening Cooperation in Technology, Policy, and Logistics, Supporting the Use of Arctic Shipping Routes Based on AX and DX.
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Canada is stepping up its Arctic strategy through major domestic investments and strengthened partnerships with Nordic allies, as Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a multi-billion-dollar plan to reinforce northern infrastructure and security while deepening cooperation across the High North.
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Greenland’s political landscape was shaken on Friday, the 13th March, after the recently elected leader of the Siumut party, Aleqa Hammond, announced that it was leaving the country’s coalition government.
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A new map published on Arctic Portal highlights the Arctic sea-ice extent for February 2026, offering an up-to-date snapshot of winter ice conditions across the Arctic Ocean.
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The latest issue of IMPACT Magazine, published by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, is now available. The eleventh edition of the magazine focuses on inspiring stories and in-depth analysis of some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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Communities across the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) recently celebrated the traditions and cultural heritage of the North through a series of events honoring reindeer herders, craftspeople, and Indigenous cultures.
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As the Group of Seven (G7) prepares for a new cycle under the 2026 French Presidency, international cooperation on ocean observation and prediction systems continues to be seen as essential for addressing global ocean challenges.
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A story of historic Arctic exploration found new interest thousands of kilometres away, around a table, shared by a group of friends, a map and a good book.
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The Arctic Six alliance of northern universities will bring together researchers, policymakers, security experts and regional stakeholders for the Forum on Arctic Security: “Total Defence and Total Security in the North”, to be held in Oulu on 16–17 June 2026.
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The Government of Canada has launched calls for proposals for two major funding programs aimed at strengthening national supply chains, expanding trade capacity, and improving infrastructure in northern regions.
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Canada and Greenland have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, energy systems and Arctic infrastructure. The agreement, announced on March 2, 2026, reflects growing collaboration between the two Arctic partners as global demand for strategic minerals and secure energy systems continues to rise.
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Scientists, policymakers, Indigenous representatives and international institutions gathered in Monaco from 25–27 February 2026 for the Monaco Polar Symposium, a high-level forum aimed at strengthening cooperation and translating polar science into concrete action. Held at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, the symposium focused on preparing the global scientific community for the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5), planned for 2032–2033.
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