India to participate in Arctic LNG 2
India discussed the possibility of LNG purchases together with the acquisition of a stake in Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
Russian minister dies during exercise in the Arctic
The Minister of Emergency Situations Yevgeny Zinichev died during a rescue attempt of the famous film director Alexander Melnik, who also died.
First large-scale exercise to protect the Arctic during emergencies
Over the last few days, Russia has held a large interdepartmental exercise to protect the Arctic environment against force majeure events and one exercise took place in Murmansk
Nuclear reactor found in the Kara Sea
Currently, an expedition is searching for sunken radioactive objects in the Arctic Ocean. The nuclear reactor of the submarine K-190 was found.
Yuri Trutnev wants to promote tourism in Russia’s Far East
We want to start a cruise company in the Far East and would like to order several cruise ships from local shipyards. This is what Yuri Trutnev said in an interview.
Gallery owner convicted of walrus ivory trafficking
An antiques dealer in Anchorage was sentenced Aug. 11 to six months of house arrest and to pay fines and restitution of more than $400,000.
Canadian government invests in whale research
The Government of Canada announced in a notice on its website that it will invest more in research for narwhals, bowhead whales and beluga whales.
Polar bear attack in Nunavut
Outside the municipality of Sanirajak there was a severe attack by a polar bear on three people, seriously injuring them, according to local authorities.
“Polar Express” fiber optic cable ‘Made in Murmansk’.
The main function of JSC is the production of fiber optic cables for the project of construction of the trans-Arctic communication line from Murmansk to Vladivostok.
Arctic research to regulate fisheries
The U.S., China, Japan and Russia are among the countries planning to conduct research on fishing in the Arctic Ocean to establish international rules.
Russia plans to expand the Northeast Passage
The Russian government has announced a massive expansion of the annual transit volume on the Northeast Passage. The goal is to reach 150 million tons by 2030.
Permafrost network as an opportunity for Arctic security policy
A data network could both provide solutions to permafrost loss and improve communication between rival Arctic nations.
Scrap metal from the Arctic could be reprocessed
The processing of scrap means the cleaning of the Arctic territory, which is also a priority of the national strategy for the development of the Russian Arctic zone.
Canada opens borders, Arctic part still hesitates
The Canadian government plans to start welcoming international guests again on September 7, while the Arctic regions are still waiting.
What does Greenland’s halt of oil production plans mean?
No drilling platforms between icebergs: Greenland’s government has decided to ban oil production on its territory in future and is stopping all exploration and production operations.
First Inuit appointed as Canadian Governor General
In Canada, for the first time, a female Inuit representative was appointed Governor General, the Queen’s representative.
Special nuclear submarine “Belgorod” on trial run
On June 25, 2021, the submarine “Belgorod” set sail for the first time. Thus, Russia will usher in a new era with the arming of the underwater drone “Poseidon”.
Ban on fishing in the central Arctic Ocean
A historic agreement to prevent unregulated deep-sea fishing in the central Arctic Ocean entered into force on June 26, 2021.
Russian activists demand action on the accident at Nornikel
Indigenous representatives from the far north of Russia recently visited Switzerland to demand action from the subsidiaries of the Norilsk oil spill.
National park on Svalbard to be expanded
The Norwegian government has expanded and renamed Nordenskjöld National Park south of Longyearbyen to better protect the last area of sea ice.
An appeal to Swiss banks from the Russian Arctic
Swiss banks may not be allies of indigenous communities. But their financial clout could push companies to change their business practices.
End of the ice age and a new beginning in the Arctic
After a long period of frosty relations between Russia and the United States, Putin and Biden held constructive talks in Geneva, also on their activities in the Arctic.
Will Russia put China’s Arctic ambitions on hold?
China’s ambitions to take a more significant role in the Arctic are likely to lead to growing tensions in the future.
Turkey builds floating docks for Russian icebreakers
Atomflot reported that a Turkish company has been awarded the contract for the construction of a floating dock for the new Project 22220 nuclear icebreakers.
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