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New film series takes viewers behind the scenes of Arctic seabird research

What can seabirds tell us about the changing Arctic? The Arctic Council's new four-part film series follows researchers on Bjørnøya to find out.

Kindgom of Denmark Endorses North-to-North Expedition by Students on Ice Foundation

In celebration of the 30th anniversaries of both the Arctic Council and the Nordic Arctic Programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers, the 2026 Students on Ice Foundatio...

Mathieu Parker steps down as Director of the Arctic Council Secretariat to pursue new role in Canadian Arctic

On Friday, 19 June 2026, Mathieu Parker announced that he will be stepping down from his role as Director of the Arctic Council Secretariat, a position he has held since ...

Arctic Council consultations move work forward

The Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship concludes Strategic Planning Consultations with Arctic States, Permanent Participants and Working Groups

Ocean Connectivity Takes Center Stage at Flagship Arctic Council Chairship Conference

During Ocean Day at the Ocean Connectivity Conference organized by Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic Council Chairship, Indigenous Knowledge Holders, scientists and policymaker...

Save the date: Arctic Biodiversity Summit

The Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship of the Arctic Council is organizing the international summit on 16-18 March 2027

Updated advisory note: Caution Required When Navigating in Arctic Waters – issued by PAME and the Arctic Regional Hydrographic Commission

An interview with Manon Larocque, Hydrographer General of Canada, Director General of the Canadian Hydrographic Service, and Chair of the ARHC

Mass seabird deaths signal trouble for Arctic ecosystems

After thousands of migratory seabirds died in storms this winter, it remains to be seen how many will make it back to the Arctic this summer. So-called ‘wrecks’ highlight...

Don’t miss the Ocean Connectivity Conference

From 26–28 May, the Kingdom of Denmark Chairship hosts a flagship event in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. In the true spirit of the Arctic Council, government officials, Indige...

Tackling Mercury Risks in the Mackenzie River Basin

In recent years, there has been a global increase in mercury emissions from human activities. Through the Arctic Contaminants Action Program, experts are collaborating to...

What the New Global Treaty on Fishing Vessels Means for the Arctic

In a historic move for fishing vessel safety, the Cape Town Agreement met the requirements to enter into force in February 2027

Securing a Resilient Arctic Ocean

As the High Seas Treaty entered into force January 2026, attention is turning to how area-based conservation measures can strengthen management of a rapidly changing Arct...

Arctic Shipping Update: 40% Increase in Ships in the Arctic

New data sheds light on 12 years of Arctic shipping trends

A 2026 Arctic Council Update from the Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials

We sat down with Kenneth Høegh, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, to get a status update about the Arctic Council and the Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship plans for the...

Kicking off 30 years of Arctic Council cooperation

This year the Arctic Council marks 30 years of cooperation. Amid a complex international environment, meetings in Tromsø highlighted the Council’s legacy, as well as its ...

New podcast episode launched: We Are in a Salmon Crisis

In the Arctic, salmon is more than a fish. It’s food, culture, identity - and right now, it’s in crisis.

Strengthening Arctic Health Preparedness Through Community Collaboration

A new report from the Arctic Council’s EPPR Working Group highlights how civil society and local volunteers are essential to effective health preparedness amid rapid chan...

Greenland launches two “Plastic in a Bottle” capsules to track marine plastic pollution

The GPS-equipped capsules are part of a large-scale project by the PAME Working Group that tracks how plastic pollution travels in the Arctic marine environment

Q&A with the new PAME Chair, Abidat Magomedova

The new Chair of the PAME Working Group highlights sustainable shipping and marine litter prevention as two areas we should keep an eye on over the next two years. Learn ...

Q&A with the new Sustainable Development Working Group Chair, Camilla Aviaja Olsen

Introducing Camilla Aviaja Olsen in her capacity as Chair of the Sustainable Development Working Group