New bishop for Greenland inaugurated
Last Sunday in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, the new bishop was officially inaugurated in the presence of Queen Margarethe of Denmark.
Further opening of South American Antarctic gateways
Argentina and Chile have opened further their portals for Antarctic voyages and operators finally are preparing for a season.
Falkland Islands remain gateway to Antarctica for British Antarctic Survey
The British Antarctic Survey and the Falkland Islands Government will be working together again in the coming Antarctic season.
The end of Norwegian coal mining on Svalbard
Coal production on Svalbard will cease in 2023. Gruve 7 is the last Norwegian state-owned coal company that still produces coal.
Canada marks 1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
After years of struggling to address atrocities committed against indigenous people under Canadian colonial rule, the first national commemoration day honoring the victims is being observed today.
At Vernadsky station plastic becomes a souvenir
Equipment for plastics recycling was installed at the Ukrainian Antarctic station “Akademik Vernadsky”. This is to produce souvenirs for tourists.
Commissioning of solar power plants in Chukotka
Snezhnoye and Kanchalan in Chukotka were connected to a ‘solar-plus-diesel’ plant. These are the first projects of their kind in the Arctic zone of Russia.
Mobile app shows part of Antarctic discovery history in 3D
New Zealand experts are using a mobile device app to bring the first building on the Antarctic mainland and its objects to life in 3D.
Ecosystems in recovery – Whales
The government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has issued a new stamp set to draw attention to ecosystem recovery.
Hybrid expedition ship christened in Longyearbyen
In a solemn and well-attended ceremony, Hurtigruten’s newest hybrid expedition ship was named “Fridtjof Nansen” in Longyearbyen.
Plastic expedition to Bear Island
Plastic debris is choking the ocean. Gate to the Arctic expedition sailed to Bear Island on 74 degrees north to collect, analyze and lay the foundation for future young Arctic Ambassadors.
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
Lewis Pugh swims through ice fjord in Greenland
Renowned British extreme swimmer and environmental activist Lewis Pugh has become the first person to swim across the ice fjord of Ilulissat in West Greenland in a multi-day swim.
Sami force Swiss companies to take more responsibility
After years of opposition from indigenous people, a Swiss energy company has reconsidered its investment in a Norwegian wind power project.
Icebreaker “RSV Nuyina” en route to Hobart
Australia’s new icebreaker “RSV Nuyina” left the shipyard on August 31, 2021 and began its 24,000 km journey home. She is expected in Hobart at the end of October.
Polar bear – what next Part II: Hunting
In the second part of the series on the fate of polar bears, guest author Peter Balwin shows how a tradition has turned into a bloody business that threatens the future of the king of the Arctic more massively than climate change.
Corona cases in Norway after visit to Svalbard?
Svalbard’s infection control officer warns of COVID after Norwegian tourists tested positive after visiting Svalbard.
E-cars racing off-road in Greenland
In a country famous for its lack of roads, cars are taking centre stage when Greenland will host the Arctic edition of Extreme-E Off-Road racing this weekend.
IAATO celebrates birthday and proclaims Antarctic Ambassador Day
IAATO is proclaiming Antarctic Ambassadors Day as part of its 30th anniversary and will officially celebrate it from next year.
Faster global warming, more extreme weather events
The latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a bleak picture. Global warming is accelerating, extreme weather is becoming more frequent.
International Antarctic Centre to be built in Punta Arenas
Chile aims to consolidate its position as the most important gateway to West Antarctica with its Antarctic Center for Research, Logistics and Education in Punta Arenas.
“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.
Polar bear attacks near Danish station in East Greenland
A polar bear has made multiple incursions into the Danish station of Daneborg in East Greenland, injuring a filmmaker.
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