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The Arctic Wildland Fire Ecology Mapping and Monitoring Project (ArcticFIRE)
Improving our understanding of Arctic fires and reducing the threat
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Norwegian Chairship Launches Initiative to Address Wildland Fires in the Arctic
The Chairship Wildland Fires Initiative aims to increase circumpolar collaboration, knowledge sharing and partnership on wildland fires to tackle this urgent climate issu...
19 Oct 2023
A new format to strengthen Arctic wildland fire cooperation
The Arctic Wildland Fire Sharing Circle brought together diverse voices to share projects, tools and research to start new conversations and build networks to tackle Arct...
01 Mar 2022
As millions of acres burn in the Arctic, creating a common language around wildfire management is key
Record-setting wildfire seasons are becoming a new normal in the Arctic. While uncontrolled wildfires are devastating, could fire also be a tool for biodiversity and miti...
07 Sep 2020
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Underwater noise in the Arctic
Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP)
Compendium of Arctic Ship Accidents (CASA)
Systematically Strengthening Observer Engagement in PAME’s Shipping Work