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«We are going through the times of turbulence, times of uncertainty in politics, but the Arctic states are committed to cooperation».

 

Lassi Heininen,

Professor, Editor-in-Chief of the Arctic Yearbook

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30 Jul 2025
New Horizons for the Northern Forum: Welcoming New Members, Goodwill Ambassadors, and Walter Hickel Medal Laureates!

July 28, 2025, at the XVI General Assembly of the Northern Forum in Khanty-Mansiysk, we are proud to announce a significant expansion of our family! These additions strengthen our mission for the sustainable [ ... ]

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30 Jul 2025
Nenets Autonomous Okrug Takes Over Northern Forum Chairmanship

The Nenets Autonomous Okrug has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Northern Forum. Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, presented the symbol of chairmanship [ ... ]

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30 Jul 2025
XVI General Assembly of the Northern Forum

Khanty-Mansiysk, July 28 this year – A landmark meeting of the Northern Forum Board of Governors successfully took place in the Amadeus Hall of the "Yugra-Classic" Concert and Theatre Center. The event [ ... ]

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20 Jun 2025
Northern Forum Working Meeting: Preparing for the XVI General Assembly Saint Petersburg, Russia

June 17, 2025, a working meeting of the international organization of northern regions, "Northern Forum," was held at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU).

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20 Jun 2025
RACAR Roundtable Discusses Preparation for the Fifth International Polar Year 2032-2033

Saint Petersburg. On June 17, a roundtable of the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research (RACAR) was held at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University, dedicated to planning the Fifth International [ ... ]

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29 Apr 2025
Northern Forum Teenage Climate Ambassador elected

On April 28, the Final of the annual international competition "Teenage Climate Ambassador of the Northern Forum" was held among students of schools-members of Schools Association of the Northern Forum

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