Invasion of polar bears and penguins in Zurich
The energy and electricity distributor of Zurich surprises with a successful and much noticed campaign and draws attention to itself and climate change.
New fisheries agreement between EU and Greenland
The EU and Greenland have concluded a new agreement on sustainable fisheries for the next four years. This can be extended by two years.
157.4-carat diamond unearthed in Canada
A Canadian mining company announces that they have found a 157.4 carat diamond of exceptional quality.
Antarctic aerodrome creates a stir
Australia’s proposed aerodrome in Antarctica is meeting with environmental and political criticism and concerns around the world.
Northern Sea Route – never as much cargo as in 2020
At the end of December 2020, the volume of transported cargo along the Northern Sea Route exceeded 32 million tonnes and a new record was set.
Upgrading weather stations in the Northeast Passage
The existing weather stations are getting older and are to be upgraded. Roshydromet is also to receive funds for the revision of the information system “Sever”.
US court rejects auction stop
The lawsuit filed by opponents of the proposed sale of mining rights in ANWR was denied by the U.S. District Court in Alaska.
Alaska’s wildlife refuge and the Washington showdown
A showdown is brewing in Washington between Trump supporters and opponents on several fronts, including for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Battle for the Arctic – America not ready
U.S. policymakers and global strategists have long misjudged the Arctic as a strategic region, according to The National Interest. Now this is taking its toll, wrote the American journal.
Ship missing off Novaya Zemlya
On December 28, 2020, information about the loss of the ship “Onega” was received in the control room of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Murmansk region.
EU-UK Agreement without Falkland Islands
The UK-EU trade deal on Brexit does not apply to the Falkland Islands.
Yakutia gets small nuclear power plant
ROSATOM and the Government of the Republic of Sakha have signed an agreement. It states that a small nuclear power plant will be built in the village of Ust-Kuyga by 2028.
One step closer to Highspeed Internet for the Arctic
Things are progressing rapidly with OneWeb – 36 satellites have already been put back into orbit and will be operational in the Arctic for the first time from December 2021.
“Sevmorput” on course after evacuation of captain
The Russian nuclear freighter “Sevmorput” must now continue its journey home without its evacuated captain.
New coal mining on Svalbard?
A company is planning to sell coal mining rights in a fjord on Svalbard to Chinese or Russian companies, even though the land belongs to Norway.
Upcoming flights between Canada and Greenland?
Canadian North and Air Greenland have signed a letter of intent. The possibility of air connections between Greenland and Canada will be examined.
Gazprom Neft and Shell establish Joint Venture
Gazprom Neft and Shell have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for the exploration and development of the Gydan Peninsula.
Greenland closes for Christmas
Fearing that they will not get a grip on the spread of COVID-19, the government of Greenland has ordered a stop of all flights between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq before Christmas.
Swan Hellenic clarifies
The story of the construction two ships has caused quite some confusion. We were then contacted by Swan Hellenic and we were promised an clarification of the situation.
Last major U.S. bank rejects Arctic drilling plans
That is likely to further annoy President Trump: the last major US bank refuses to finance exploration projects in the Arctic.
Fisheries agreement between Greenland and Great Britain
An agreement on fisheries cooperation brings about an annual meeting between Greenland and the United Kingdom (UK) and simplified controls.
Heavy oil ban in the Arctic likely to take years
On November 20, 2020, the IMO in a virtual meeting decided to ban the use and transport of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic Ocean.
Confusion over two new expedition ships
Russian Vodohod and British Swan Hellenic announce that they have commissioned two expedition ships. Looking at those, the ships are clearly the same ships.
First steps for the ARCTIC CONNECT project
The first phase of offshore research as part of the trans-Arctic cable link has been completed.
