The Arctic Circle Prize will be awarded for the first time at the Arctic Circle Assembly, which will be held 7th–9th October in Reykjavík’s Harpa Conference Center. The Prize was established in order to honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made major contributions to the future of the Arctic, whether through strengthening international cooperation […]
Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon and First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will deliver keynote speeches at the Arctic Circle Assembly, which will take place 7–9 October 2016 at Reykjavík’s Harpa Conference Center. In addition, ministers from several countries, leaders of scientific institutions, international environmental organizations, international business companies and indigenous associations will […]
It’s no secret that Arctic sea ice is melting. Polar bears, the poster child for climate change, are among the animals most affected by the seasonal and year-to-year changes in Arctic sea ice, because they rely on this surface for essential activities such as hunting, traveling and breeding. A new University of Washington study, […]
JUNEAU, Alaska – Arctic Chinook “survivors” being hoisted onto a hovering Coast Guard rescue helicopter were unaware that equipment testing conducted by the Coast Guard Research and Development Center during the two-day mass rescue exercise could change the way large maritime incidents are handled in remote locations. During Operation Arctic Chinook, nearly 30 role players […]