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The American Geophysical Union will continue producing the Arctic Report Card after NOAA cuts federal support, maintaining editorial leadership and incorporating Indigenous science.

The Government of the Northwest Territories and the University of Alberta have signed a 10‑year research agreement to tackle climate change, public health, AI, agriculture, social transformation, Arctic sovereignty, defence, and security, while creating youth scholarship and job opportunities and ensuring Indigenous‑led research governed by data sovereignty principles.

A three‑year partnership between the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation creates an apprenticeship pathway to give Tłı̨chǫ citizens paid work placements, training and project‑management opportunities in the Northwest Territories.

Whale spouts are seen among a field of drifting icebergs off Ilulissat, Greenland.

Eielson Air Force Base F‑16s were deployed through Canada to Greenland as part of Operation Arctic Vanguard, aimed at strengthening defense across the High North.

Finland’s first F‑35 fighters have arrived in Rovaniemi, while Norwegian authorities have yet to confirm airspace approval for operations in East Finnmark.

Royal Danish Navy Fleet Renewal: Latest on New Frigates, Arctic Ships & Drones

Many fish populations in Atlantic Canada and the Eastern Arctic remain depleted, with climate change creating additional challenges.

Rights‑of‑nature movement seeks to give Arctic sea ice legal status as an entity with rights and agency.

The MINERVA Initiative has opened a grant to solicit innovative uncrewed aircraft system solutions from Canadian organisations, aiming to advance Arctic air system capabilities.

Researchers collected wild adult Greenland cod to examine seasonal cardiac plasticity in Arctic waters.

Melissa Burrell of Braided River traveled into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain in Northern Alaska during the summer solstice.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen asked the nominee to become U.S. Ambassador‑at‑Large for the Arctic during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that focused on Russia’s actions in the region, underscoring U.S. interest in Arctic policy.

Researchers are using experimental wargaming to examine how NATO could defend its northern flank, offering insights into Arctic security amid great power rivalry.

Since 2000, tsunami scientist Elena Troshina has led Alaska’s community‑based mapping and evacuation planning, creating a shared map of projected inundation and collaborating locals to set evacuation routes; her work culminated in a Tsunami Hub that consolidates data for 65 communities.

Artist Barrie Kaufman opened a new exhibit that showcases the Arctic’s fragile beauty, underscoring his personal and artistic connection to the region.

The piece highlights how the Arctic is often cast as a crisis zone or geopolitical playground, then pivots to voices of people who live and work there to offer grounded insights.

INTERFILM42’s ‘Witness’ training initiative targets short documentary filmmaking for indigenous creators, emphasizing Arctic voices to enhance cultural representation and provide new media skills.

ICASS XII will convene scholars in Nuuk, Greenland from 31 May–4 June 2027 under the theme ‘Our Arctic – …’.

Jason Snaggs, former CEO of Yellowknives Dene First Nation, has been named the new executive officer of the Tłı̨chǫ Government, replacing Laura Duncan. The role will lead administration and implement elected leaders’ priorities.