We Are In a Salmon Crisis The Arctic Council podcast, This Way Up, is out with a new episode, focusing on the salmon crisis of the Arctic.
US Researchers in Greenland Reject Trump’s Expansionist Ambitions Hundreds of US scientists who have worked on Greenland have signed a letter rejecting US President Donald Trump's push for control over Greenland. "We vehemently oppose President Trump’s aggressive stance regarding Greenland," the letter reads.
The Arctic Report Card 2025: Record Low Winter Sea Ice and Orange Rivers The Arctic Report Card 2025 highlights the continued alarming developments in the Arctic and how climate change is disproportionately affecting the region.
Surprising Perceptions of Climate in the Canadian Arctic A significant proportion of surveyed Canadian Arctic residents believe climate change was either caused by natural changes or that the scientific evidence was not sufficient.
Willy (84) Has Researched Current Arctic Challenges Through a Historical Lens Willy Østreng (84) has spent five years on his new book,The Geopolitical Arctic Ocean. Through two volumes, he examines the current challenges in the Arctic Ocean through a historical lens. He wishes to place his own research into a greater context.
Stig (30) Has Researched Snow in Svalbard for Four Years: “I Don’t Even Ski!” Stig Andreas Johannessen (30) became the first to defend his dissertation in Arctic Security at UNIS, the University Center in Svalbard. He has researched how Longyearbyen manages climate-related risks while simultaneously experiencing how climate change impacts the island himself.
New Research Project to Map ‘Zombie Houses’ in Sweden Researcher Andreas Back at Umeå University will investigate abandoned houses in Sweden and explore how they can be utilized as a resource, particularly in areas experiencing long-term population decline.
Manumina Documents the Bond Between Greenlandic Hunters and Sled Dogs: “They Had to Be Loved Like Humans” Nuuk, Greenland (High North News): Researcher Manumina Lund Jensen (49) has spent the last 8 years studying the sled dog culture in Greenland. Among her most fascinating finds are the stories of sled dogs being cross-bred with Arctic wolves in order to make better polar bear hunters.
Advocating for the Arctic How does one advocate for one of the most rapidly changing regions on Earth? In this episode of This Way Up, three voices with unique perspectives discuss how they advocate for the Arctic.
The Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council: "Unifying" Nuuk, Grønland (High North News): In May, the Kingdom of Denmark took over the chairship of the Arctic Council, spearheaded by Greenland. “Greenland’s leading role in the council has been a unifying force within the kingdom,” says Kenneth Høegh, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, to High North News.
Homelessness in Greenland: Broken Collectivism in Action Nuuk, Greenland (High North News): Homelessness is an increasing problem in the Arctic, also in Greenland, where about 1% of the country's population is homeless. Professor Steven Arnfjord's suggested counter-measure to social problems is not more science, but more action and activism.
The Arctic On Fire The Arctic isn’t just warming, it’s on fire. From the record-shattering 2023 wildfire season in Canada to the zombie fires smoldering beneath the boreal forests, Arctic wildfires are reshaping landscapes, threatening communities and accelerating global climate change. The Arctic Council's podcast This Way Up takes a closer look at wildfires.
Researchers From 20 Countries Meet in Greenland: “Shows That Research in Greenland Is of Great Importance” Nuuk, Greenland (High North News): This week, almost 400 researchers from 20 countries have gathered in Nuuk for the Greenland Science Conference. "We must find a way to utilize this increased attention in Greenland for something constructive and meaningful," says Head of Secretariat at Arctic Hub, Avijâja Rosing-Olsen.
The Arctic Council Launches New Podcast: “We Want to Bring the Arctic to the World” In the following months, High North News will publish the Arctic Council's new podcast,This Way Up. The Head of Communications for the Arctic Council, Anja Salo, says she hopes the podcast will showcase that the Arctic people have many of the answers to the region's issues.
Welcome to This Way Up Welcome to This Way Up, the new Arctic Council podcast. In this introductory episode, hosts Jessica Cook and Rosa-Máren Magga set the stage for the season ahead.
Svalbard Fjord Absorbs More Greenhouse Gases Than It Emits A new study shows that the Kongsfjord in Svalbard absorbs more greenhouse gases and nutrients than it emits. Researchers believe the Arctic fjord can provide important answers to how nature itself contributes to stall climate change.
Sinking of Two Frigates by Norwegian Navy Sparks Strong Reactions In September, the Norwegian Armed Forces sank two old frigates off the coast of Northern Norway in connection with a NATO exercise. Fishers and nature conservationists have reacted strongly to the incident.
Scientists Will Freeze Into the Arctic Ice for Research Next year, a crew of up to 18 will drift across the Arctic Ocean in the newTara Polar Stationresearch vessel while collecting data and knowledge about the sea ice and the Arctic Ocean.
Artifical Kelp Forests Have Major Impact Artificial kelp forests were covered with real kelp just four months after researchers placed them in the Melkøy Sound in Northern Norway. The researchers also observed great amounts of cod and pollock fry around the units.
Politicians Plant Disdain For Science in Their Voters Comment (Reykjavik): What happens when political leaders plant disdain for research and science in their voters? Well, that does not remain to be seen. We are already heading there, guided by a country that once was an international beacon of research.
Scientists Discover Life in Arctic Ice at -15 Degrees Celsius A new Stanford research report reveals that Arctic algae can move in -15 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature movement ever recorded in complex living cells. This has raised new questions about how algal communities regulate the overall health of the Arctic environment.
Lena Leimgruber Studies Arctic Literature and Believes the Arts Is Needed in Arctic Discourse Doctoral student Lena Leimgruber at Umeå University thinks literature and the arts put the human into focus and provide an important perspective in Arctic discourse. "Literature can change you if you allow yourself to be part of it," she says to High North News.
ARCUS Shuts Down, Highlights Dire Situation for US Arctic Researchers The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States has shut down, illustrating the tense situation among US Arctic researchers, says researcher Michael Walsh. "There is tremendous fear among Arctic researchers in the United States. I have colleagues who are afraid to speak to the press about the shutdown due to fears of retaliation."
US Arctic Research Consortium Shuts Down The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States will shut down this month after having its funding slashed earlier this year. The closure reflects the Trump Administration's move toward securitizing US Arctic research, according to Arctic researchers.
New Nordic Cooperation to Study Sami Rights and Environmental Protection in the North A new Nordic research project will explore how climate change and tourism add pressure to the nature and Indigenous ways of living in the Arctic. The project will look at how legislation and political frameworks can be utilized to ensure the sustainable management of national parks in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
"Not In My Neighborhood" Now In English "We want mobile phones, but not mines. We want electricity, but not to live next to windmills. We want the end product, but it should not be produced where we live," says author and advisor Elisabeth Gammelsæter. The book she wrote about the nimby phenomenon,Not in My Neighborhood,has now been translated into English.
Solar Energy in the North May Work Better Than Previously Thought New research from the Belfer Center shows that the case for solar energy in the Far North could be stronger than previously thought.
Arctic Ocean Expedition 2025 Has Reached the North Pole On Tuesday, the Arctic Ocean Expedition 2025 reached the North Pole. The UiT-led expedition is to provide new knowledge about the Arctic's climate history with the help of the research vesselKronprins Haakon.
New Project: What Does It Take to Get Students to Stay In the North? Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): Students in the North move southward after completing their studies. A new project will now explore what it takes to make the students stay, live and work in the North.
New Project: What Does It Take to Get Students to Stay In the North? Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): Students in the North move southward after completing their studies. A new project will now explore what it takes to make the students stay, live and work in the North.
Svalbard Archipelago Lost 1% of Glacial Ice During Summer 2024 Heat Wave, New Study Finds Record-level temperatures battered Svalbard during summer of 2024. Researchers have now quantified the damage the heatwave caused: One percent of the archipelago’s ice had disappeared by the end of the summer, enough to raise global sea levels by 0.16mm.
The Arctic of the Past To Illuminate the Future Ice-Free Arctic Ocean On Sunday, the Norwegian research vessel R/V Kronprins Haakon set sail for the Arctic Ocean. Aboard are researchers who will gather geological samples from the past in order to better understand the future of the Arctic.
Knowledge Needs for Navigating the Central Arctic Ocean Op-ed: The Central Arctic Ocean is becoming more accessible for shipping. The ability to navigate at the top of the globe presents new opportunities, risks, and uncertainties. We need more transdisciplinary research to develop proactive responses to shipping growth, writes Julia Olsen, Associate Professor at Nord University.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl’s Voyage Was Poorly Planned, Says Researcher The Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl recently had to cancel a voyage through the Northwest Passage due to ice conditions. The voyage should have taken place in September, when sea ice extent is at its lowest, states a researcher. The expedition leader responds to the criticism.
Researchers Are Using Catfish to Combat Sea Urchins In the north of Norway, researchers are now transferring catfish in an attempt to combat the sea urchin and its overgrazing of the kelp forests along the Norwegian coast. Overfishing of the sea urchins' natural predators, such as the catfish, has led to the sea urchins consuming almost 5000 km2 of kelp forests since the 1970s.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl Had to Cancel Northwest Passage Voyage The Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will not carry out the planned voyage through the Northwest Passage due to demanding ice conditions. "We never compromise on safety, particularly in Arctic waters," says the expedition leader.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl Has Set Course for the Northwest Passage On Tuesday night, the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl set sail from Nuuk, Greenland, embarking on a historical education and research voyage through the Northwest Passage. Aboard are students and researchers from across the world.
Arctic Encounter Summit 25: Summer Season is also Fire Season in Alaska Anchorage, Alaska (High North News): "The wildland fires are a huge problem for us. Millions of acres of Alaska burn every year," says Deputy Director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.
Massive Earthquake Off Russia's Coast: Tsunami Warning in Parts of Alaska Anchorage (High North News): A tsunami warning has been issued for several countries in the Pacific after a massive earthquake off Russia's coast. The tsunami warning includes parts of Alaska's Aleutian Islands.
Report: Most Chinese Investments in the Arctic Have Not Fully Materialized Outside of Russia, most recent Chinese investments in the other Arctic states have stalled or failed, according to a new report. "If we are to have a proper conversation about Chinese investments in the Arctic, it is important to create a joint, evidence-based understanding of the scale and scope," says researcher Anders Edstrøm.
Arctic Project Hits Major Milestone: ‘A Big Moment For Us’ A High North Center project receives key international recognition, opening doors to new partners and greater impact across the Arctic.
New Study Aims to Put Arctic Food on the Global Menu A new Canada–Norway study aims to highlight Arctic food innovation — with potential to improve food security and create jobs in northern communities.
Birds Have Been Nesting in the Arctic for Almost 73 Million Years A new study has found that birds have been nesting in the Arctic region for almost 73 million years, more than 25 million years longer than previously thought.
Researcher Anka Ryall Highlights Female Voices in the Norwegian Polar History Anka Ryall's research career has been marked by a series of coincidences, but women's travel literature has remained a recurring theme throughout. In the bookPolar Women, she sheds light on the women in what is usually a very masculine representation of the Norwegian polar history.
Calls for Arctic Policy Action on Underwater Noise A new Arctic Council report from the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment working group predicts a significant increase in underwater noise from shipping in the Arctic Ocean by 2030. This poses a dramatic risk to whales and other noise-sensitive species.
Arctic Council Working Groups Must Persist Despite Putin and Trump, Says Researcher AMAP's new Arctic climate report for 2024 shows that the Arctic climate is continuing to change at an alarming rate. Yet, the current geopolitical landscape makes it challenging to translate these findings into political action. "But the Arctic Council Working Groups must continue their work," says FNI researcher Svein Vigeland Rottem. "There will come a time after Trump and Putin."
US Climate Researcher: “We Are at a Tipping Point” Climate researcher Zack Labe was one of hundreds of scientists laid off at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by DOGE this year. He believes we're at a tipping point and that "there could be a complete gap in the next generation of scientists."
Nordic Countries to Benefit From American Brain Drain The Nordic countries respond to Trump's political agenda with funds to recruit foreign researchers. The country is now facing a massive 'brain drain' after the administration's cuts in funding and restrictions on research, creating opportunities for Europe and China to recruit American researchers.
Arctic Researcher Charlotte (27): “There Is So Much Beauty to Look After” Arctic researcher Charlotte Gehrke incorporates her journalistic training into her research, valuing science communication as a democratic project, particularly in the current political and environmental situation.
Sohvi (34) Overwinters in the Greenlandic Ice: “The Sea Ice Has Agency of Its Own” Researcher Sohvi Kangasluoma (34) lives in a sailboat while journeying across the Arctic, researching the sea ice that impacts and defines the very lives of the Arctic people, including her own. She emphasizes the agency of the ice, stating, "We are not alone here, the sea ice is very much alive and has agency of its own."
