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The value of nature itself at the core of a green economy

We need to find better ways to evaluate the basis of our ecosystems if we want to create a truly green economy. And regional cooperation can facilitate th...

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

ICNGD News: Apr-May 2012 Edition

The International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) is pleased to provide you with the Apr-May 2012 edition (Vol. 2, Issue 4) of IC...

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

ULapland Dissertation: Non-Status Sámi transferring the language

In her dissertation Master of Education and Master of Philosophy in Indigenous Studies at the University of Lapland, Erika Sarivaara examines the revival of...

Wed, Jun 20, 2012

Pioneering Bachelor of Northern Studies graduates

For the very first time, Finnmark University College together with Russian partner universities organized ceremonies for students who have completed Bachel...

Wed, Jun 20, 2012

Nansen Professorship in Arctic Studies

A Visiting Professorship in Arctic studies at the University of Akureyri, Iceland. Please see the following announcement.

Wed, Jun 20, 2012

AMAP Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program

Position available: AMAP Deputy Secretary

AMAP – The Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme is a Working Group under the Arctic Council. Its primary objectives are to “provide reliable and s...

Wed, Jun 20, 2012

Job announcement: Research Fellow Northern Colonialism

The University of Aberdeen invites applications for a Research Fellow to join the Northern Colonialism: Historical Connections, Contemporary Lives progr...

Wed, Jun 20, 2012

Discovering Siberia

I am a 25-years old third year student of University of Lapland who has always been interested in remote places. I’m doing my bachelors in sociology and w...

Tue, Jun 19, 2012

Meeting on Kolarctic Barents Cross Border University project

On June 5-6, 2012 Narvik University College (Norway) hosted the 5th steering group and working group meeting of Kolarctic ENPI CBC Barents Cross Border...

Tue, Jun 19, 2012

Nordic Way at Rio+20 on UN TV

The opening meetings of Rio+20 have commenced and the exhibition grounds around the conference have opened, including Athletes Park where the stand of t...

Tue, Jun 19, 2012

Improving Food Security in the North: A Workshop on Sustainable Northern Greenhouses

The University of Saskatchewan’s International Centre for Northern Governance and Development, in collaboration with the UArctic Thematic Network on Food Sec...

Mon, Jun 18, 2012

Canada's Arctic ambassador urges cross-boundary thinking

Mary May Simon’s first lessons in leadership were at her grandmother’s knee, in front of a warm wood stove. Growing up in northern Quebec, Simon was dee...

Mon, Jun 18, 2012

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