Stories of Frustration from the «Third Pole» I came to Kathmandu for a conference. I left as the airport shut, protests turned deadly, and the prime minister resigned. These are the impressions I carried home.
Arctic Council Chairship Handover: “We Must Move Forward With Courage,” Says Greenlandic Foreign Minister Tromsø, Northern Norway (High North News): The Kingdom of Denmark, spearheaded by Greenland, has taken over the chairship of the Arctic Council. The eight Arctic states have also agreed on a joint statement. "The Council must continue to be the foremost forum for cooperation in the Arctic," underlines Greenland's foreign minister.
The Kingdom of Denmark's Upcoming Arctic Council Chairship: Indigenous and Arctic People at the Top of the Agenda The Kingdom of Denmark takes over the chairship of the Arctic Council next month. "We will work diligently to keep the council vibrant and resilient, first and foremost for the Indigenous Peoples and inhabitants of the Arctic," states the realm, with Greenland at the forefront.
New Survey Unveils the Paradox of the Canadian North Autonomy for the Canadian North does not necessarily mean recognition of Indigenous self-determination, according to public opinion. In addition, Canadians are not prepared to give carte blanche to exploiting natural resources to support the autonomy and development of the northern territories, shows a recent survey.
“Without Russia, the Arctic Council Will Not Survive” Tromsø (High North News): Can the Arctic Council survive Russia's war in Ukraine? Not without Russia, says Arctic Council expert Svein Vigeland Rottem. "Russia is, and has always been, a constructive member of the Council," assures Norway's Senior Arctic Official Solveig Rossebø.
Arctic Indigenous Leaders Claim the World Stage For the first time, 3 indigenous leaders took the Arctic Circle Assembly stage as main speakers during the opening session. And the message is clear; You are welcome to cooperate but on our terms.
Denmark Apologizes for Taking Greenlandic Children in 1950s Social Experiment On Wednesday, Denmark's Prime Minister delivered a face-to-face apology to six living victims of a 1950s social experiment in which 22 Greenlandic children were taken from their families and sent to Denmark to be integrated into Danish society.
US Senator Fears Impact of the Pandemic: – Gravely Concerning and Pretty Dark The impacts of COVID-19 in the Arctic have exaggerated existing vulnerabilities such as remoteness, access to health services, and there is an increase in youth suicide. It is the unveiling of a broken system. And it is taking lives.
Two United States–Greenland Collaborations Get US State Department Funding The University of Alaska Fairbanks has been chosen to lead two projects sponsored by the United States State Department to build capacity in Greenland’s education and mining sectors.
Russia Confirms First Case Of New Coronavirus Strain Russia has confirmed its first case of the new strain of the coronavirus.
