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Arctic events covered by at least three sources, newest first.

  1. 3 sources

    Japan, US, South Korea to sign Arctic cooperation memorandum

    Japanese, U.S. and South Korean officials said they plan to sign a memorandum of understanding at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. The draft calls for maritime cooperation and expanding energy supplies in the Arctic, a working group tentatively named the “Arctic‑Pacific trilateral partnership,” and cooperation with the Arctic Council. Japan will deploy its research vessel Mirai II to aid navigation safety, while U.S. concerns about Russia and China and South Korea’s aim to shorten Arctic sea routes are noted.

    4 articles
  2. 27 sources

    U.S., Denmark, Greenland Sign Security Agreement Expanding U.S. Presence at Mestersvig

    In September 2026, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland signed a security agreement that expands U.S. military activity at the Mestersvig outpost while Greenland remains under Danish sovereignty. Chinese observers say the deal could limit Beijing’s ability to engage in Greenland and make Western Arctic states more cautious, but it is unlikely to disrupt China’s existing cooperation with Russia.

    30 articles
  3. 7 sources

    US Army Corps Opens 45‑Day Comment Period on Arctic Mine Proposal Using Ambler Road

    The Corps of Engineers has issued a Notice of Intent that opens a 45‑day public‑comment period (through Nov. 2) for an upcoming environmental review of the Arctic Project, an open‑pit copper–zinc–lead‑gold–silver mine. The project, developed by Ambler Metals (a joint venture of South32 and Trilogy), would use the 211‑mile Ambler road to access a 0.4‑sq‑mile deposit capable of processing about 11,000 daily tons of ore.

    7 articles
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    US, Denmark and Greenland Sign Arctic Security Agreement

    On 22 September the United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement that, while preserving Greenland’s sovereignty, permits the U.S. to consider establishing a presence at the Mestersvig outpost. The agreement has been interpreted by some officials as granting the U.S. “permanent control” over security, a claim that remains contested and has not been formally ratified or implemented.

    203 articles
  5. 3 sources

    Polar vortex remains strong this fall, but models project mid‑winter weakening as El Niño deepens

    NASA data shows the Arctic polar vortex was stronger than average in mid‑September, while a very strong El Niño is developing in the tropical Pacific. Long‑range forecasts from the European Centre for Medium‑Range Weather Forecasts and NOAA suggest the vortex could weaken in January and February, potentially allowing colder air to move south into the United States.

    3 articles
  6. 16 sources

    EU to Keep Opposing New Arctic Oil Drilling, Despite Pressure from Norway

    The European Commission said it will maintain its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, citing environmental concerns under its 2021 Joint Communication on EU Arctic Policy. It is preparing a revised Arctic policy for Oct 20, while Norway has expressed intent to continue drilling.

    16 articles
  7. 3 sources

    Russia Launches Its Largest Arctic Oil Project Since Soviet Era

    According to a Pravda report, Russia has begun construction on the Vostok Oil terminal on the Taimyr Peninsula. The terminal sits more than 3,000 km from the Ukrainian border, positioning the project to shuttle oil to Asian markets via a new pipeline.

    3 articles
  8. 3 sources

    Carney Highlights Canada‑EU Cooperation on Defence, Space, and the Arctic

    In a 17 September address to the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined a broader partnership with EU partners on defence, space, and Arctic cooperation. He cited the 2017 Strategic Partnership Agreement, the 2025 Security and Defence Partnership, EU‑funded programmes, and joint satellite‑sharing initiatives to illustrate the growing collaboration. This statement expands on earlier coverage of his Ottawa visit, which focused on Norway‑specific ties.

    3 articles
  9. 8 sources

    Arctic 2026 Sea Ice Reaches Minimum Extent on September 12

    NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center report that Arctic sea ice likely reached its yearly minimum extent of 4.60 million km² (1.78 million square miles) on September 12, 2026. The extent is tied for the tenth‑lowest value in the satellite record, matching 2008, 2010 and 2025.

    9 articles
  10. 3 sources

    CTV News in the Arctic: The pilot, the icebreaker and the polar bears

    A 38‑year‑old pilot flies the Canadian Coast Guard’s icebreaker Des Groseilliers, navigating extreme Arctic weather and encountering polar bears, as CTV News embeds with the Coast Guard to showcase northern sovereignty protection.

    3 articles