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As the Arctic continues to experience rapid environmental, geopolitical and socio-economic change, the Arctic Council is exploring new ways to maintain cooperation and advance its work despite ongoing political constraints.
Applications now open for unique initiative connecting Arctic research, Indigenous art, and public engagement.
A newly published volume from Éditions Dépaysage offers readers a unique opportunity to revisit the intellectual, artistic and human legacy of the renowned French explorer, anthropo-geographer and Arctic scholar Jean Malaurie.
An intriguing new study published in Nature has revealed an unexpected consequence of climate change: as Arctic glaciers retreat, they are not only reshaping coastlines and increasing iceberg activity, but also transforming ecosystems deep beneath the ocean's surface.
Iceland's Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) has recommended reduced catch limits for several of the country's most important commercial fish stocks in the 2026/2027 fishing year, while significantly increasing its advice for capelin following a stronger-than-expected recovery of the stock.
Nearly 40 scientists from NASA are expected to arrive in Iceland in August 2026 to conduct an extensive research campaign during the total solar eclipse that will cross the country on August 12. The mission, which will include a research aircraft, atmospheric balloons and advanced scientific equipment, is believed to be the largest project NASA has undertaken in Iceland.
As artificial intelligence transforms societies and geopolitical tensions reshape international relations, a unique Arctic forum is preparing to explore one of the most important questions of our time: What does intelligence actually mean?
Applications are now open for the inaugural BB Research Residency, an interdisciplinary program taking place in the High Arctic from 11–25 August 2026. Hosted in Barentsburg, Svalbard, the residency will bring together researchers, artists, educators, and early-career professionals to examine how the Arctic reflects some of the most pressing environmental, social, cultural, and technological transformations shaping the world today.
The Arctic is expected to heat up at an alarming pace over the next five years, with winter temperatures projected to rise far beyond already elevated recent averages, according to new forecasts from the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
An international conference focused on the future of the Arctic Ocean opens today, 26 May, in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, bringing together scientists, Indigenous representatives, policymakers, and Arctic stakeholders to discuss the rapidly changing Arctic marine environment.
Leaders from India, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland met in Oslo on 19 May for the 3rd India–Nordic Summit, where discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in green technology, innovation, trade, sustainability and digital transformation.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the 3rd India–Nordic Summit in Oslo on May 19, 2026, India’s engagement with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden is entering a new strategic phase centered on sustainability, defence cooperation, maritime infrastructure, clean energy, and Arctic governance.
The Nordic countries are continuing to deepen defence cooperation in response to a rapidly changing security environment in Northern Europe and the Arctic.
The Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) continues to advance international cooperation focused on the preservation of Indigenous languages and cultural heritage across the Arctic.
The Northern Forum Regional Coordinators Committee (RCC) will hold its next meeting in Magadan, Russia, from May 13–15, 2026, bringing together regional leaders, researchers, policymakers, and international experts to discuss Arctic connectivity, sustainable development, and interregional cooperation.
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