The Arctic Century

The area around the Arctic Circle in Norwegian Lapland is cleared of tourist cairns, or piles of stones created by travelers as a form of marking their presence. Despite efforts to remove these cairns annually, they continue to reappear. The Norwegian researcher's hesitation to label tourists from EU countries as vandals or barbarians highlights the complex nature of this issue.

In a fast-paced world where climate change and other challenges seem to be making things worse and worse, it is often unexpected to hear that nature is not diminishing but increasing its presence. This is the case with wolves in Yakutia, whose population is steadily growing, sparking a debate about legal boundaries and ethical hunting practices.

Climate change in the Arctic is a pressing issue. While much attention is given to the melting of glaciers itself, it is also crucial to follow its consequences.

Building housing in the Arctic is challenging. Aside from the extreme cold and permanent frost, architects must consider numerous factors to ensure that buildings can endure for decades and provide enough comfort for residents.

A recent decision by the Norwegian government regarding Svalbard has gathered significant international attention due to its potential implications for the territory's distinct economic and geopolitical status.

Melting ice masses in the Arctic have actually provided some advantages for the Arctic countries. Namely, Russia has benefited from requiring less icebreaker capacity to navigate the Northern Sea Route.

Indigenous peoples are considered one of the most vulnerable groups in the country. That, of course, remains a domestic issue for Russia, but new problems concerning international politics have arised and put everyday life of populations at risk...

The imposed law has too many loopholes even for those countries that joined the restriction, rendering it less effective in addressing the HFO situation.