Nunavik adopts a climate change adaptation strategy
Nunavik has recently published its first climate change adaptation strategy, with the aim of enabling the territory to meet the challenges posed by global warming.
Nunavik has recently published its first climate change adaptation strategy, with the aim of enabling the territory to meet the challenges posed by global warming.
Between sponsor withdrawals and inflation, the future of Alaska’s famous sled dog race could well be called into question.
A surprising resignation, a surprising attack, a surprising announcement – the Arctic was full of surprises last week.
Whether it’s the 25th anniversary of Nunavut’s self-government or the loss of a second due to the melting of the ice sheets, time and leaps also play an important role in polar regions.
The gap between society and the polar regions is not just large geographically, but on many levels and can be minimized through effective communication.
The World Ice Art Championships have been held in Fairbanks for over 30 years. The event is organized by the non-profit organization Ice Alaska.
Every spring, scientists in Arctic Alaska map safe routes across the ice so local hunters can uphold a thousand-year-old tradition.
The “polar retrospective” summarizes events around the Arctic and Antarctic from the previous week and focuses on one or more specific polar aspects.
More than any other Siberian ethnic group, the Nenets have preserved their culture and customs, which they actively share on social media.
In a two-part article, guest author and Professor Doaa Abdel-Motaal discusses food security in the Arctic, Today, PolarJournal is publishing the second part about the perspective of local and Indigenous Arctic Communities.
Three new communities in the Eastern Hudson Bay region have been connected to the fibre-optic network, according to an announcement by Hilda Snowball, President of the Kativik region, on Monday.
In a two-part article, guest author and Professor Doaa Abdel-Motaal discusses food security in the Arctic. Today, PolarJournal is publishing the first part about the Arctic as a food exporting region and the renaissance of traditional Arctic cuisine.
When two scientists team up with a filmmaker, the result is Nittaituq. A short film made in a Nunavut village, documenting the Inuit’s approach to climate change.
The Community Council of Longyearbyen on Svalbard is terminating the lease agreement with the Russian Consulate General in Barentsburg for premises in Longyearbyen as of March 31, 2024.
The world’s “purest ice” from Greenland’s glacier has arrived in Dubai after a nine-week journey. It will soon be served in drinks in restaurants.
A podcast takes us to Kirkenes and immerses us in a town between two borders, marked by war and which, through culture and sport, tries to preserve the friendship between Russians and Norwegians.
Despite increasing criticism of Denmark, the royal family holds a special place in Greenlandic hearts.
Unable to hunt and fish due to climate change, hunters in northern Greenland have asked the government for help.
Editor-in-chief and Executive Director Michael Wenger provides a personal review of 2023 and a brief outlook on PolarJournal’s plans for the coming year.
The year 2023 saw several projects and events aimed at strengthening the self-determination and presence of circumpolar Indigenous populations in the Arctic
The entire PolarJournal team in Switzerland, France and Germany wishes everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas season!
A young Norwegian Sámi start-up has just won a prize at the last Arctic Futures Symposium for clothing that combines modernity and Sámi traditions.
From Inuit for Inuit: “SIKU – The Indigenous Social Network” is a unique, highly versatile and powerful social network that enables Inuit to share their knowledge, current observations and stories with other Inuit.
A Canadian perfume manufacturer will be adding a touch of Antarctica with its new product from January 2024, and emperor penguins play an important role.