Chile’s domestic built icebreaker takes shape
Construction of Chile’s own icebreaker, the first ship of its kind to be built in Latin America, is moving forward and could be launched as early as December
Exhibition about MOSAiC expedition in the Glacier Garden Lucerne
Today, the special exhibition about the Arctic expedition opens in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Nunavut nurse shortage forces summer health-service cut
A second year of closed health centres is a symptom of the territory’s nursing shortage
Walrus visits German island in Baltic Sea
Last week, a young female walrus landed on a sandy beach on the German Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, some 2,600 kilometers from its usual environment.
Drones to deliver health from above to Greenlandic hamlets
Technology is again poised to expand access to healthcare for residents of Greenland’s most remote settlements
Greenland police to investigate beluga catch
The 12 whales were distributed to the community after they were shot by mistake
Inuit Circumpolar Council releases protocols for Arctic activities
The ICC calls for equitable, ethical engagement of Inuit when it comes to decision-making in the Arctic.
OneWeb will launch again
OneWeb suddenly found itself without a launch service provider due to the conflict in Ukraine and the withdrawal of Roskosmos. Now two companies have agreed to step in.
South Pole expedition for Amundsen’s birthday
In honor of Amundsen’s 150th birthday, the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust wants to take young explorers on an expedition to the South Pole.
Greenlandic football to go international
The Greenland Football Association KAK wants to become part of the international football world and plans to join the CONCACAF association instead of UEFA.
From the Arctic to Antarctica by e-car
Adventurer Chris Ramsey and Japanese car company Nissan plan to drive an all-electric SUV from the Arctic to the South Pole.
Iqalummiut have been asked to save water
Demand is up and supply is low ahead of the summer thaw, but no shortage expected
Nunavut hamlet votes to limit alcohol sales
The change comes after Kugluktuk eliminated limits in a 2018 vote
Great honor for promotion of young scientists in German polar research
For the first time, the German Society for Polar Research awarded the prestigious “Carl Weyprecht” Polar Medal for achievements in the promotion of young scientists and for the first time to a woman.
“Antarctic Pioneer” – How Jackie Ronne helped shape Antarctica
This newly published book about U.S. Antarctic pioneer Edith “Jackie” Ronne excitingly expands on the influence of women on Antarctic history using her as a prime example.
Denmark had an involuntary IUD programme in Greenland
The programme sought to bring down teen pregnancies. It may have been a rights violation
Virtual qaggiq draws on tradition to protect Inuit youth
A federally funded programme seeks to help make young Inuit in Nunavut more resilient
Polar bear surprised villagers in southeastern Canada
Polar bears do not normally come as far as the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. This polar bear’s advance this far south has been its undoing.
Alaska village flips switch on solar array
Located above the Arctic Circle, Shungnak expects solar power to replace as much of a fifth of its diesel consumption
Penguins and Antarctic Ambassadors celebrate today
Both penguins and IAATO’s Antarctic Ambassador program celebrate their day of honor on April 25.
Employee flight forces Greenland broadcaster to cut back on news
Journalists are leaving the field for higher pay at the employers they once might have reported about
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.
First female captain takes over Royal Navy polar ship
For the first time in the history of the Royal Navy, a woman has been elevated to the rank of captain and placed in command its only ice-capable ship.
Indigenous women in Alaska fight addiction with needlework
Open for about six months, IñuPiphany in Anchorage offers women a space for arts and crafts.
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