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As the Arctic continues to experience a period of intense and accelerating change it has become increasingly important to have better information on the status...

Pulling together relevant people in the Arctic foods value chain for a cluster-based approach to food production and regional economic development.

Implementing the recommendations of the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment.

Case studies on demographic change and migration in the Arctic

Analyzing and promoting sustainable tourism across the circumpolar Arctic.

Testing alternative clean and reliable energy solutions in a remote Sami community

The Arctic is home to almost four million people today – Indigenous people, more recent arrivals, hunters and herders living on the land, and city dwellers.

The strong knowledge base produced by the Arctic Council’s Working Groups and other subsidiary bodies feeds into recommendations for informed decision-making.

The mission of the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme Working Group (AMAP) is to monitor and assess pollution and climate change issues in the Arctic....

SAON's vision is a connected, collaborative, and comprehensive long-term pan-Arctic Observing System that serves societal needs.

In the following months, High North News will publish the Arctic Council's new podcast, This Way Up. The Head of Communications for the Arctic Council,...

The Saami Council represents between 50,000 to 80,000 Saami that live in Finland, the Russian Federation, Norway and Sweden.

The Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON) represents 40 Indigenous Peoples that live in the North of the Russian Federation.

A dive into the societal impacts of Arctic warming, written by Glaciologist Dr. Heïdi Sevestre.

The Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) Working Group is mandated to contribute to the prevention, preparedness and response to...

The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) is an international Indigenous Peoples Organization that was founded in 1977 by the late Eben Hopson, Sr. of Utqiagvik,...

Inviting youth to engage in a dialogue about suicide prevention by telling their own stories, supporting them to make these stories into digital stories, or...

The Arctic Council turned 25 in 2021! Learn more with this timeline of our history.

The Arctic is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record, affecting the environment and communities in the circumpolar North and beyond.

The sustainable and intelligent use of renewable aquatic natural resources, with a focus on improving utilization and creating higher-value products.

Concepts for carbon neutral Arctic construction based on tradition

Working with partners across the Arctic to harmonize and enhance long-term freshwater monitoring efforts.

Sharing the latest scientific information related to oil spill remediation.

Working with small communities to improve their safety in case of an oil spill event.

Our world is changing rapidly, and local observers can detect subtle changes in weather, landscapes and seascapes, and in plant and animal communities.

The Aleut International Association (AIA) is a not-for-profit corporation that represents Indigenous peoples of Aleut descent in the United States and the...

Peatlands play a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate. What happens when intensifying wildland fires burn through peatlands, accelerating permafrost...

Assessing the effects of contaminants in the Arctic

Responsible Governance for a Sustainable Arctic

An international network of scientists, governments, Indigenous organizations and conservation groups working to harmonize and integrate efforts to monitor the...

The Arctic is home to more than 21,000 known species of highly cold-adapted mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, plants and fungi and microbes.

The PAME Working Group is the focal point of the Arctic Council’s activities related to the protection and sustainable use of the Arctic marine environment.

Providing a baseline understanding of underwater noise in Arctic regions, including ambient sound levels, underwater noise created by anthropogenic activities,...

The Arctic environment carries the traces of human-induced pollution – from soot to plastics, from methane to pesticides.

The Arctic Athabaskan Council (AAC) is an international treaty organization that represents approximately 45,000 Indigenous peoples of Athabaskan descent...

Gwich'in Council International (GCI) represents the Gwich'in in Canada and USA.

CAFF is the biodiversity working group of the Arctic Council and consists of National Representatives assigned by each of the eight Arctic Council Member...

New data and information on emissions trends

Harsh conditions and limited infrastructure in much of the Arctic increase risks and impacts and hinder response activities.

Reducing the negative impacts of marine litter, including microplastics, to the Arctic marine environment.

Together towards a sustainable Arctic

Reducing marine litter in the Arctic marine environment, preventing the potential negative impacts and mitigating the risks it may pose, and improving...

Apr 19, 2022 - Six weeks ago, on March 3, 2022, seven of the eight Arctic Council (AC) member states – called herei ...

Development of a monitoring plan for microplastics and litter in Arctic waters.

At any given time the Council’s subsidiary bodies – the Working and Expert Groups – are engaged in close to 100 projects and initiatives.

Developing work on thresholds and extremes, Arctic/mid-latitude weather connections and performance of global models in the Arctic, with contributions from the...

ACAP’s mission is to contribute to the efforts to reduce environmental risks and prevent pollution of the Arctic environment. ACAP acts as a strengthening...

A theoretical concept and practical approach for developing and sustaining broad interdisciplinary collaboration – to identify, prevent, and mitigate health...

Jun 8, 2022 - All seven countries other than Russia that make up the Arctic Council announced on Wednesday a “limited resumption” of the forum’s work —...

The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation in the Arctic.

The Arctic Council working group focused on the polar marine environment  launched two new GPS-equipped “Plastic in a Bottle” capsules off the coast of...

Despite all the difficulties encountered by the Arctic Council - a pan-Arctic diplomatic forum originally created around scientific projects - with the...

Facilitating an exchange of information and best practices on shipping topics like hydrography, search and rescue logistics, industry guidelines and ship...

The Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials recently visited Canada to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the environmental, social, and sustainable...

The project created a comprehensive long-­term energy planning process for socially-­desirable and economically-­feasible energy solutions for communities...

An international collaborative project focusing on gender equality in the Arctic

Showing how existing technologies successfully, sustainably, and affordably reduce black carbon emissions.

Nuuk, Grønland (High North News): In May, the Kingdom of Denmark took over the chairship of the Arctic Council, spearheaded by Greenland. “Greenland’s...

The establishment of the Arctic Council was considered an important milestone enhancing cooperation in the circumpolar North. In the Ottawa Declaration, the...

The Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) focuses on the human dimensions of the Arctic. It works to protect and enhance the environment, economy,...

Jun 23, 2025

Improving the status and secure the long-term sustainability of declining Arctic breeding migratory bird populations.

Circumpolar collaboration for suicide prevention and mental wellness

Protecting the Arctic from the adverse impacts of invasive alien species

Through the ever-growing body of assessments produced by its six Working Groups, the Arctic Council serves as knowledge broker and global advocate for Arctic...

Developing a sustainable and resilient reindeer husbandry in the Arctic in face of climate change and globalisation, working towards a vision of creating a...

Setting priority actions that the Arctic Council and its partners are encouraged to take to protect the Arctic region from a significant threat: the adverse...