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Iceland’s initiative to raise awareness of the risks linked to a potential weakening or collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) received strong support during a recent meeting of Nordic ministers, according to the Icelandic government.
South Greenland has entered a new chapter in regional connectivity and tourism with the official opening of the new airport in Qaqortoq, giving travelers direct access to one of the Arctic’s least-visited regions for the first time.
Frode Mellemvik has been named the 2026 High North Hero in recognition of his long-standing contribution to Arctic cooperation, higher education, and international collaboration across the circumpolar North. The award was presented during the annual High North Dialogue conference in Bodø.
Leaders from across the Arctic, investment community, and Indigenous business sector are set to gather in Whitehorse, Canada, this week for the Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference (AIIC), an event focused on unlocking economic opportunities in northern regions.
Governments, universities, companies, research institutions, organizations, and other stakeholders are now invited to submit session proposals for the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly, which will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 8–10.
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland has announced a new appointment to oversee the country’s engagement in Arctic affairs as Senior Arctic Official (SAO) to the Arctic Council.
While much of the world waits for warmer temperatures to signal the arrival of summer, Iceland celebrates the season’s beginning in a way that may seem surprising: often with frost still in the air. Each year, Icelanders mark Sumardagurinn fyrsti, the First Day of Summer, on the first Thursday after April 18, a centuries-old tradition rooted in the country’s unique calendar and cultural heritage.
The peer-reviewed journal Advances in Polar Science (APS) has announced the release schedule for four upcoming special issues to be published in 2026 and 2027, highlighting key developments in polar research and encouraging contributions from the international scientific community.
A new study is drawing attention to the complex and far-reaching implications of changes in one of Earth’s most important climate systems: the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).
The United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC) has announced the appointment of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy as a Commissioner, following a decision by President Donald Trump.
Although the submission window has now closed, attention turns to the upcoming NYU Global Climate Change Film Festival, which will take place on April 22, 2026, bringing together emerging filmmakers and global audiences for an evening of powerful storytelling.
The European Polar Board (EPB) has published its 2025 Activity Report, highlighting a landmark year defined by transition, reflection, and renewed strategic direction for European polar research.
Policymakers, academics, and business leaders from around the world will convene in Reykjavík on April 16–17 for the fourth annual Wellbeing Economy Forum, an international event focused on rethinking how economic success is defined and measured.
The Icelandic government has announced plans to hold a national referendum on 29 August 2026 to decide whether the country should resume negotiations on joining the European Union (EU).
Logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is launching the fifth edition of its international cycling initiative, “GWcycles,” on April 1. The campaign aims to combine sustainable mobility with measurable environmental impact by encouraging participants worldwide to collectively cycle one million kilometers. If the goal is reached, up to ten tons of plastic waste will be removed from rivers and coastal regions.
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