Drawing lessons – using a new language to describe Greenland’s past
Drawing workshops in Greenland are allowing people to tell their own story to historians. The result is a more detailed picture of the past
Seeking new ways for waste problem in Greenland
In Greenland, garbage management is to be improved, especially in remote settlements, using a Greenlandic village as a model.
The Greenland paradox
One of the regions most affected by climate change is Greenland. Its mainly Inuit population is seeing the effects, but to the great surprise of a sociological survey, many are unaware of the causes and of human responsibility.
New award opportunity for start-up companies in the Arctic
The Belgian International Polar Foundation and the Trân Family Foundation plan to award and financially support a young company in the Arctic again this year.
Fibre optic accident: north-west Alaska cut off from the world
An iceberg plunges the northwest coast of Alaska into a loss of internet connection that will only be restored within the next 6 weeks, according to forecasts.
French polar science held back by lack of resources and visibility
An information report published by the Committee on Finance, the General Economy and Budgetary Control outlines the budgetary contours of France’s polar strategy and points to a lack of resources and visibility to meet its ambitions.
Fancy or solemn – solstice in the polar regions
At one end of the world, people celebrate the longest day festively, while at the other end, the longest night is celebrated rather extravagantly.
Christening of the polar expedition yacht Persévérance in Marseille
The Polar Pod expedition, skippered by a duo of explorers Jean-Louis Étienne and Elsa Pény-Étienne, made a stopover in the ancient port of Marseille in June to christen Persévérance, the expedition’s sailing vessel.
Better protection of narwhals thanks to a detour
To better protect narwhals in the Northwest Passage, AECO member will take a detour and thus show a direct way for marine mammal protection
Arctic Challenge Grants
Canada is launching a call for proposals for a research program aimed at improving the living conditions of the Inuit while integrating their knowledge into the project.
Norway assists Russia on medical emergency near North Pole
Due to a medical emergency aboard the Russian Drift Station near the North Pole, Norwegian and Russian authorities co-operated for the evacuation.
In a changing Arctic, volunteers are keeping things from falling apart
Arctic sea ice loss and fierce storms leave Kivalina’s volunteer search and rescue fighting to protect their island from climate disasters.
Inuit knowledge and science in a changing Alaska
Since 2006, an Inuit community in Alaska has been using a platform created by scientists to document how their region is changing
Big Ben erupts on subantarctic Heard Island
News from one of the most unknown and isolated sub-Antarctic islands: Heard Island’s Big Ben volcano has been spewing lava again since the end of May
Alaska’s spring break-up is causing more flooding than normal
An early melt followed by a spring coldsnap has led to ice dams that have caused rivers to overflow their banks and submerge communities
Now hiring: the post office at the end of the world
South Georgia is looking for two postal employees for the 2023-2024 season. An attractive job offer for exceptional work in an exceptional place
Nunavut lacks Inuit civil service staff
The Governments of Nunavut and Canada are not doing enough to promote and support Inuit employment in the public service.
Canada’s Inuit will have a say about Arctic shipping
Canada’s Inuit will play a key role in a federal project looking into ways to reduce the impact of shipping in the Canadian Arctic
Ittoqqortoormiit youth keep relationship with French alive
Young Greenlanders accompanied by their English and science teachers visited Rennes, in Brittany, on Friday
Qajaq building is putting Nunavik Inuit in touch with their past
Qajaq-building workshops are giving Inuit in Nunavik a way to connect with their roots
Record spring temps hint at hellish summer for NWT
The Northwest Territories are already experiencing high temperatures, raising fears of major forest fires in the coming months
A red dress against violence against women
Red Dress Day was held on May 5 in Canada to denounce violence against women.
Ice Camp Barneo looks to return in 2024
Rumours going around about the cancelation of this year’s Ice Camp Barneo has led the operator to issue an official statement about the current situation
“Paasisavut” finds Greenland’s research star
The “Paasisavut” casting show chose the Greenlandic research star for 2023, but in the end the Greenlandic society and research also won.
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