Back to Publications Russia Operates ‘Shadow Fleet’ of LNG Tankers in Barents Sea As reported by High North News on August 22, at least three Russian LNG carriers—part of the so-called ‘shadow fleet’—are currently operating in the Barents Sea. These …
Back to Publications Snowy landscape in central Alaska during January. Photo: Simone Weichenrieder The Arctic Institute Arctic Extractivism Series 2024 The Arctic stands at the forefront of our global climate crisis. Experiencing warming at more than twice …
Back to Publications Thawing Arctic Permafrost Releases Large Amounts of Toxic Mercury As reported by The Independent on August 21, scientists from USC Dornsife have developed a more accurate method to measure mercury release, suggesting that the levels of …
Back to Publications Wind turbines stand tall against a backdrop of snow-covered hills and a clear blue sky. Photo: Jason Mavrommatis The Arctic Institute Arctic Extractivism Series 2024 The Arctic is experiencing a dangerous transformation because of the …
Back to Publications A looming shadow – Bessakerfjellet vindkraftverk in Åfjord municipality, Norway. Photo: Shayan Shokrgozar Extractivism in the Arctic manifests in various forms, extending far beyond the physical extraction of natural resources. This …
Back to Publications Northern lights at the Esrange Launch Site in Kiruna, Sweden. Photo: European Space Agency In recent years, space has solidified its position as a critical strategic domain, gaining unprecedented political and military importance. …
Back to Publications Linda Y. Brewer works on the North Slope of Alaska. Photo taken in Utqiaġvik, Alaska during the summer months. Photo: Linda Y. Brewer Arctic development requires thoughtful consideration of the unique cultures, values, and oral history …
Back to Publications Norway Announces Opening of 386 Arctic Seabed Mining Blocks in First Licensing Round Reuters reported on June 26 that Norway has announced the opening of its first seabed mineral licensing round in the Arctic. This will grant …
Back to Publications Norwegian Navy Frigate KNM Thor Heyerdahl on its annual visit to Svalbard in 2022. Photo: Forsvaret The Norwegian government is silent about its geopolitical concerns relating to Svalbard. This silence has consequences. White papers on …
Back to Publications Svalbard Fines Ship for Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil As reported by High North News on June 14, following an inspection by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, the Governor of Svalbard has fined an Irish shipping company NOK 1,000,000, with …
Back to Publications The facade of the Whitehorse Star building in Whitehorse, Yukon, whose final edition was published on May 17, 2024 after 124 years. Photo: Jennifer Pack With the final edition of the Whitehorse Star bringing its long, proud and …
Back to Publications Arctic Representation in The European Parliament As reported by The Barents Observer on June 10, three candidates from Northern Finland and Sweden have secured seats in the European Parliament for the term 2024-2029. Finland elected …
Back to Publications A Dutch Marine participates in amphibious landing training in March 2024 as part of NATO’s Nordic Response exercise. The exercise brought 20,000 soldiers from 13 NATO member states to the Norwegian Arctic. Photo: NATO North Atlantic …
Back to Publications Norway to Grant United States More Access in Northern Norway High North News reported on May 31 that Norway’s parliament has approved an amendment agreement under the Supplemental Defense Cooperation Agreement that grants the United …
Back to Publications NASA Langley Researchers to Study Arctic Climate System This Summer Phys.org announced on May 27 that NASA Langley researchers are undertaking an expedition to the Arctic Ocean to study the region’s climate system. By gathering …
Back to Publications US Marines participate in NATO exercise Cold Response in northern Norway, March 2024. NATO has held training exercises in Arctic Norway since the 1950s. Photo: NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization The North Atlantic Treaty …
Back to Publications US Marines participate in NATO exercise Cold Response in northern Norway, March 2024. NATO has held training exercises in Arctic Norway since the 1950s. Photo: NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization The North Atlantic Treaty …
Back to Publications Russia Claims Research Vessel North Pole Investigates Climate Change As reported by The Barents Observer on May 23, the Russian research vessel Severny Polyus made a port call in Murmansk on May 17 after a 20-month expedition in the …
Back to Publications Faroese Parliament Passed Arctic Policy, Calls for More Independence Eye on the Arctic reported on May 13 that the Faroese parliament, Løgtingið, has passed the self-governing nation’s Arctic policy. The policy emphasizes the need for …
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