U.S. National Strategy Reinforces Commitment on Antarctic Treaty System
On May 17, 2024, the White House issued a National Security Memorandum on United States Policy in the Antarctic Region.
CNFRAA Science Days, pursuing the best possible polar science
Representatives of all the disciplines involved in French-speaking polar science met in Strasbourg to discuss and present their research projects. The French National Committee for Antarctic and Arctic Research added logistics and interactions with tourism to its list of concerns.
Behind the Ice Curtain: Antarctic Treaty talks conceal looming bird flu catastrophe
Cash-strapped scientists in Antarctica face ‘unimaginable’ challenges — from sampling a lethal virus on floating ice to fighting a ‘climate’ threat that could kill millions of wildlife, and even humans. Despite calls for global assistance, 29 states meeting in India next month remain entrenched in Cold War-era secrecy.
Monaco works for greater cooperation in polar sciences
Last Thursday and Friday, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Polar Symposium took place in the century-old Oceanographic Museum, between the Palais princier and the Mediterranean, bringing together scientists and experts, advocacy officers and directors of organizations, representatives of indigenous peoples and heads of state.
Seven misconceptions about northern shipping routes
In Brest, France, polar and maritime law expert Anne Choquet and polar navigation specialist Hervé Baudu were invited to speak at a symposium at the École nationale supérieure de techniques avancées (ENSTA). The results show that the North’s attractiveness in the maritime sector has certain preconceived notions.
Paris Call for Poles and Glaciers brings together 30 countries
The summit on the poles and glaciers ended with a political announcement by the French president in favor of research at the poles and at altitude. On this occasion, 30 countries pledged to take measures to protect the cryosphere.
Arctic Circle Assembly 2023 – colorful, diverse and shaded
The largest meeting of Arctic stakeholders showed a colorful and diverse side, which, however, cannot mask the difficulties and challenges in the region.
Launch of the One Planet – Polar Summit, the veil is lifted
The One Planet – Polar Summit will welcome scientists, explorers, funders, NGOs and political representatives, to formalise a discourse on the collapse of the cryosphere and unite countries around this cause.
International meeting honors late Swiss climate scientist
In June, numerous experts will gather at an international symposium on Cryosphere and Climate Change in Davos in honor of Konrad Steffen.
Indigenous people’s rights and climate change in the Arctic
As a side event to COP26, the Society for Threatened Peoples Switzerland held an event that looked at the difficulties of indigenous communities in the Arctic.
“A World Without Ice”
With numerous events, the Geneva Cryosphere Hub forms a bridge from Switzerland to the climate conference in Glasgow.
AWI offers expert service for the UN Climate Change Conference
The Alfred Wegener Institute is represented at the COP26 by several researchers, who will give presentations on the thawing of permafrost and on polar oceans, among other topics.
Canadian sea ice project wins first “Arctic Action” award
The integrative science and society project “SmartICE” is the first winner of the Frederik-Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly.
New drive at Arctic Circle meeting to protect the Arctic
The Arctic Circle Assembly shows that protecting the Arctic while promoting the development of its inhabitants is at the top of the agenda for many countries just before the climate summit.
Largest Arctic assembly returns to the stage
The Arctic Circle Assembly, the largest meeting of Arctic stakeholders, will be held again this year as a direct meeting and PolarJournal will be there.
Eyes on Reykjavik – Ministerial meeting at the Arctic Council
Today’s Arctic Council ministerial meeting discussed some important issues on security, climate, development and the new chairmanship of Russia.
US-Russia summit at Arctic Council meeting?
This year’s Arctic Council meeting could also be a simultaneous US-Russian summit, as both foreign ministers will be attending.
“Clean Arctic Alliance calls for HFO ban in the Arctic
The Clean Arctic Alliance called on the ‘International Maritime Organization’ to take the step of immediately banning ships from using heavy fuel oil in the Arctic.
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