Congratulations to the @ArcticYearbook team on the launch of this important publication, and for your new status as a Foundation! The future is bright🤩
ICC delegates and staff are in Iceland this week at the Arctic Circle Assembly. The annual conference brings together state governments, Indigenous Peoples, industry, and non-governmental organizations to discuss Arctic issues.
Mass protests in Oslo marking 2-yr anniversary: Despite 2021 landmark decision by Norway’s supreme court, 151 illegal wind turbines on Sámi land in #Fosen are still operational and #humanrights violation continues #indigenous#sápmi#windpower#saamelaiset https://t.co/Gd61JU2oA4
The inclusion of Traditional Knowledge & Local Knowledge is vital for exploring solutions to emerging #Arctic issues.
It sheds light on areas that are less known & leads to new findings.
This is essential for providing the best knowledge as a basis for decision-making.
For the third time in 3 years Earth erupts in #Reykjanes. No threat to infrastructure yet, but Civil Defence has closed off a large danger zone for the time being due to volcanic gasses. Meanwhile, we monitor the spectacle from a safe distance, in awe of Mother Nature.
📸@h0rdur
Day 2 of @_Arctic_Circle #GreenlandForum has begun! Today’s sessions will incl. topics as mining, infrastructure, gendered diplomacy, research and much more! See today’s programme here:
https://t.co/2w0gYjyQfJ
Here it is: In a historic move, seven nations of the Arctic Council will temporarily halt collaboration with Russia at the Arctic Council.
https://t.co/hzQGTEFTK2
Check out this sneak peak of AY2021's cover, being released this coming Friday, Nov. 19! This cover is meant to reflect how the Arctic has been (re)defined and (re)mapped over time, and the diverse experiences, narratives and understandings that are influencing the region today.
"We want more Arctic in the EU, and we want more EU in the Arctic" - @MichaelMannEU closes the successful #EUArcticForum and Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue in Brussels, summarising two days of discussions on inclusion, research, sustainable development and the green transition.
Partnership, inclusiveness & enhanced participation in decision making process to the decisions that affect the #Arctic Indigenous Peoples.
Åsa Larsson-Blind, Vice President of the @SaamiCouncil, presents the key aspect of the 🇪🇺 & Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue.
#EUArcticForum
Sara-Elvira Kuhmunen, Chair of @saminuorra stated at the #EUArcticForum that #EU should include Indigenous Peoples and traditional knowledge in Arctic security matters.