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Polar Regions News

Your weekly Polar news roundup

Helping you stay informed of the latest developments in climate change, environmental conservation, scientific research, geopolitical dynamics, economic opportunities and indigenous rights in the Polar Regions.

28th October 2024

Polar bears face higher risk of disease in a warming Arctic

As the Arctic warms, polar bears face a growing risk of contracting viruses, bacteria and parasites that they were less likely to encounter just 30 years ago, research has revealed.

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New 3D scans reveal stunning details of Shackleton's doomed Endurance expedition to Antarctica

The Endurance shipwreck spent 107 years submerged in Antarctic waters before being rediscovered and later scanned in 3D.

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“NATO will defend Allied interests in the Arctic” says Chair of NATO Military Committee

In his keynote speech for the Arctic Circle Assembly, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer expressed his concerns about Russia’s continued military build-up in the Arctic and the growing (military) cooperation between China and Russia, also in the Arctic region.

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Parts of Antarctica are turning green faster than we thought from climate change, 'shocked' scientists say

Satellite images show the area covered by vegetation has grown dramatically and is now 10 times larger than it was four decades ago and the rate of change is speeding up.

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Arctic Circle Assembly: Minister Doughty Plenary Speech

UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories outlines the UK's commitment to the Arctic in the face of rising global challenges.

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Have you read our latest Polar Notes article? See below for the most recent publication on the APPG Polar Regions website.

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Inaugural meeting for the APPG for the Polar Regions

The APPG for the Polar Regions will be holding its inaugural meeting to elect officers and formalise its reformation (post-Election) in the coming weeks. Please keep your eyes peeled for the date of our first meeting and come along to find out more about what we do and meet our dynamic and knowledgeable team. We would be delighted for you to join our Group.

Whether you have policy interests in the polar regions (be that environment, defence, geopolitics, economics or cultural), or indeed simply have an interest in the Arctic or Antarctic, we are here to bring you the latest news and information to keep you informed and updated on key issues, with events throughout the year.

We very much look forward to working with you all.

The APPG for the Polar Regions Team:

-   Jamie Anderson (Director of the APPG for the Polar Regions)

- Amy Gray (Research Specialist of the APPG for the Polar Regions)

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