Bering Sea – Plastic waste in the Arctic
Alaska’s communities have been literally inundated with large amounts of plastic waste, cans, and other debris.
Greenland plans representation in Beijing from 2021 on
Greenland’s government wants to open a permanent representation in the Chinese capital from 2021, thereby improving its position in Asia.
Problematic changes in the Gulf of Ob?
The Arctic never has experienced an industrial expansion of this magnitude. The Gulf of Ob has become the core of the natural gas and oil industry.
New protected area planned near Churchill
A large area in the north of Manitoba and south of Arviat is intented to become an indigenous protected area.
Greenland – Problems with new airport constructions
The airport projects in Nuuk, Ilulissat and Qaqortoq continue to attract great public, political and media attention.
Norway tightens cruise ban on Svalbard
The Norwegian government bans cruise ships of 30 people or more from Svalbard due to COVID threat.
