For the first time avian flu virus officially confirmed in Greenland
Research has confirmed that the currently circulating form of the HPAI-H5N1 avian influenza virus also circulated in Greenland last year.
The Arctic Winter Games between competition and cultural transmission
The Arctic Winter Games bring together the youth of the North Pole in McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The spirit of these games is unique.
Climate change leads to more conflicts between humans and polar bears
Their habitat is dwindling faster and faster, and many polar bears are having great difficulty finding enough food, which is increasingly pushing them onto land.
Polar Preet sets new world record and has to break off expedition
British polar adventurer Captain Preet Chandi set a new world record during her Antarctic expedition, but now has to break off the expedition.
Bonjour PolarJournal – News now also in French
From now on, you can also find our articles and information in French and more platforms are also in the pipeline.
Inuit organization scientifically investigates beluga hunting ban
The Inuit Organization for the Management of Wildlife in Nunavik wants to show scientifically that a beluga hunting ban has been a bad decision.
No New Year’s Eve fireworks because of walrus “Thor”
An arctic visitor has enraptured numerous people in Scarborough and ensured that the turn of the year went off without fireworks.
Happy New Year 2023!
We wish all PolarJournal readers a happy new year, only the very best for 2023 and look forward to you continuing to follow and read us.
Merry Christmas, Polar fans!
We wish all readers of PolarJournal a happy, reflective and wonderful holiday season!
Book – Obituary for the Arctic
With her new book “NAchruf auf die Arktis” (Obituary for the Arctic), journalist, polar expert and author Birgt Lutz not only wants to show the problems of the Arctic using Svalbard as an example, but also to give courage for solutions
Greenland science casting show presents finalists
The TV format “Paasisavut” plans on bringing research projects in Greenland closer to the population via a casting show and has now presented its five finalists.
Justice at the borders of the Arctic: the impossible dialogue?
Can equality be guaranteed in a judicial system after centuries of unequal treatment? Guest author Mirjana Binggeli takes a look at this question among the Inuit in Nunavik in northern Canada.
Possible passport controls from February on Svalbard
As of February, international travelers will also have to pass through passport controls upon arrival in Svalbard… or not.
World premiere of Greenlandic-Danish documentary at Sundance festival
“Twice Colonized” was selected by the Sundance jury and will premiere at the festival in January.
Happy anniversary, Polarstern!
Germany’s iconic research icebreaker “Polarstern” celebrates its 40th anniversary in one of the most beautiful places in the world, South Georgia.
Bicycle record attempt in Antarctica failed
The record attempt of the Italian extreme athlete Omar Di Felice to cross Antarctica by bicycle has failed.
Young researchers receive prestigious Antarctic fellowships
To further strengthen research in Antarctica and provide financial stimulus to young researchers, three of them will receive grants from three major institutions.
Innovative cultivation project from northern Sweden receives award
A brand new project aims to use a new approach to make vegetable and herb cultivation in Arctic regions more sustainable, and is receiving an award for its efforts.
UNICEF Prize goes to Greenlandic childrens rights organization
The Greenlandic organization MIO is awarded the prestigious UNICEF Award by UNICEF Denmark for its efforts to uphold children’s rights in Greenland.
All-female expedition team studies marine mammals in the Arctic
The Sea Women Expeditions team will be in northern Norway promoting marine mammal research on the one hand and gender equality on the other during an expedition.
Unique form of diabetes discovered in Greenland
Greenlandic diabetics have a unique and more treatable form of the disease than in the rest of Europe, which could have implications for the future.
With artificial intelligence through Antarctic pack ice
A British Antarctic Survey research team has created an artificial intelligence to help find the best route through pack ice.
Study points to responsibilities for IUU fishing in the Bering Sea
A new study shows which countries and which types of fisheries are most likely to shut down their identification systems and thus could be counted as illegal fishing.
Largest Antarctic station affected by COVID outbreak
The largest station in Antarctica, McMurdo Station, is experiencing the largest COVID outbreak on the continent and therefore cannot be reached at this time.
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