Eye on the Arctic

Norwegian F-35s in Iceland for airspace surveillance

Norwegian F-35s, along with personnel, will arrive in Iceland on Monday for airspace surveillance, Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.
January 14, 2024

2023 was warmest year on record “by a huge margin,” says WMO

The datasets have been crunched and indicate 2023 was the warmest year on record “by a huge margin,” the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
January 14, 2024

UK urged to bolster Arctic defense as grey-zone threats rise: report

The U.K. needs to prioritize military investments that will allow it to better respond to activities by Russia and China in the North, says a recent report from the by the U.K.’s International Relations and Defence Committee.
December 12, 2023

Arctic litter-monitoring project launches northernmost GPS capsule in Arctic Ocean

The Arctic Council working group behind the “Plastic in a Bottle” project to track marine litter, launched its northernmost capsule in the Arctic Ocean this year, the latest step in the multi-year project.
November 18, 2023

Arctic Permafrost Atlas offers insights into the North’s changing landscape

A new atlas exploring everything about permafrost has been published this month, something those behind the project hope will give readers a fresh understanding on the changes occuring in the Arctic.
October 28, 2023

Norway launches Wildland Fires Initiative as part of Arctic Council chairship

With multiple northern nations experiencing a surge in wildfires in recent years, Norway has introduced a Wildland Fires Initiative as part of its Arctic Council chairship.
October 22, 2023

New study reveals link between climate change and polar bear lactation

A new study out of Canada has revealed a link between climate change and polar bear lactation and raising future questions about the long-term impacts on cubs.
October 15, 2023

Retreating sea ice in Arctic affecting zooplankton behaviour

Scientists studying Arctic sea-ice retreat have discovered surprising impacts on microscopic aquatic organisms, suggesting potential ecosystem changes in the coming decades.
September 06, 2023

Arctic Council charting way forward to resume work says Norwegian SAO

Norway remains committed to restarting the work of the Arctic Council, with a focus on reactivating its expert teams, according to the forum’s Senior Arctic Officials chair.
September 06, 2023

Hottest week on record ‘worrying news for planet’ says WMO

Last week was the hottest on record according to preliminary data, says the World Meteorological Organization.
July 11, 2023

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