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Nations agree to ban fishing in Arctic Ocean for at least 16 years

04.12.2017

Nine nations and the European Union have reached a deal to place the central Arctic Ocean (CAO) off-limits to commercial fishers for at least the next 16 years.

AIAS-COFUND II Fellowship’

27.11.2017

Dear researcher

AIAS is pleased to announce that we have up to 15 AIAS-COFUND II Marie Curie fellowships available at Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies, AIAS, for talented junior and senior researchers from all academic disciplines.

The application deadline is 24 January 2018.

Arctic System Sciences

22.11.2017

The course is designed to give the participants an in-depth understanding of climate related changes in the Arctic and their cascading effects from the physical system to societal consequences.

Snow, Water, Ice and Permafrost in the Arctic (SWIPA) 2017 - Full Report Released!

15.11.2017

The AMAP assessment “Snow, Water, Ice and Permafrost in the Arctic (SWIPA) 2017” has today been released and is available as an electronic version on the AMAP web: http:/

ARC scientists contributed to the SWIPA 2017 assessment.

15.11.2017

The SWIPA 2017 assessment is the fourth AMAP assessment addressing Arctic climate issues and is a direct follow up to the first Snow, Water, Ice and Permafrost in the Arctic (SWIPA).

“Treasure trove” of Arctic research data now publicly available

15.11.2017

 

Twenty years of Arctic research can help scientists around the world better understand climate and environment change.

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VICE News: The most extreme effects of climate change people are seeing in the Arctic

14.11.2017

World leaders and activists are gathering in Germany this week to decide how to implement the Paris Climate Accord.

The Star: Warming Arctic spurs battles for abundant natural resources and prized shipping routes

14.11.2017

LANCASTER SOUND, NUNAVUT — From a distance, the northern shores of Baffin Island in the Arctic appear barren — a craggy world of snow-capped peaks and glaciers surrounded by a sea of floating ice even in the midst of summer.

CBC News: Made-in-Manitoba carbon tax falls short, says Arctic climate change expert

14.11.2017

Manitoba's proposed carbon tax scheme doesn't go far enough to deter fossil fuel consumption. That's the view of renowned Arctic sea-ice researcher and University of Manitoba professor David Barber.

The Canadian Press: Canada's commitment to Arctic research in doubt, says prominent scientist

14.11.2017

OTTAWA — Just one day after the federal government saved an Arctic climate change research program from the brink of death, another is knocking on the door looking for salvation.

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