The European Union is connected to the Arctic geographically thanks to its member states Sweden, Finland and Denmark (through their partial administration of Greenland). But the region also plays an important role in their security, economic and environmental...
Norway’s northernmost outpost, the Svalbard archipelago, is administered by the government in Oslo, and large parts are protected from heavy oil-fueled ships. But Norway wants to continue drilling for oil in the Barents Sea to the south. Picture: Michael Wenger...
Kangerlussuaq usually is known for its international airport that connects Greenland with the rest of the world. This coming weekend, however, cars, not planes, will be the centre of attention internationally when the hamlet hosts the Arctic edition of the off-road...
Dark clouds hang over the northernmost emperor penguin colony, Snow Hill, promising snowfall. No problem for the perfectly adapted birds. However, 22 of the 54 colonies have already experienced other extreme climate-induced events that the colony has been permanently...
In large parts of the polar regions, infrastructures are on shaky ground. Due to global warming, permafrost is rapidly thawing and no longer freezing. This means massive damage and high costs in infrastructurally poor regions. Image: unknown, Source: 123RTF The Arctic...
