Back to Publications Russian Nuclear Submarines Sail Under Arctic Ice Cap The Barents Observer reported on September 17 that two Russian nuclear submarines transited from the Barents Sea to Kamchatka Peninsula by sailing underneath the Arctic ice cap. The …
Back to Publications Urban life in Tromsø, Norway, a member municipality of the Arctic Mayors’ Forum. Photo: Mark D Over the past four years, a new forum has increasingly made its mark on Arctic-related gatherings, conferences, and discussions – the Arctic …
Back to Publications Russia Exaggerates Size of Its Fleet in Arctic Navy Exercises Newsweek reported on September 11 that Russian president Vladimir Putin has been accused of exaggerating the size of Russia’s naval fleet, which is currently participating …
Back to Publications Snowy Arctic mountain ridge. Photo: Annie Spratt The Arctic Institute Arctic Extractivism Series 2024 The Earth’s climate is changing. Research, created as a result of thorough and multidimensional academic research in climate sciences …
Back to Publications Record Temperatures in the Arctic – Again As reported by The Barents Observer on September 3, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute has published a report on the exceptionally high temperatures inside the Arctic Circle. The report …
Back to Publications Active venting chimney at the Jan Mayen Vent Fields on the Arctic Mid-Oceanic Ridge. Depth: around 500m deep. Photo: CDeepSea/University of Bergen/ROV Aegir6000. The Arctic Institute Arctic Extractivism Series 2024 In the changing …
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 …
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