🔹 Finnish Lapland’s Up and Down Demographic Trends by 2045
According to recent forecasts, Lapland's population is expected to grow, primarily due to immigration trends. However, some towns are likely to see a decline in population.
For more information on migration programmes in the Arctic and Lapland, see: ‘Hunting a Good Life’: Approaching Social Programmes in the North on Deeper Levels
🔹 A Cradle of Maritime Talents
The Ocean University of China celebrates its 100th anniversary, highlighting the country's strategic interests in becoming a strong maritime nation.
🔹 The Future of Humanity Depends on the Ocean
Qingdao hosts a Global Conference on Ocean Cooperation and Development. Academic discussions centre around key questions regarding the ocean: whether resources and space are sufficient for humanity, and whether China will be able to regulate and maintain a healthy marine environment.
🔹 A New Investigation into the Genocidal Spiral Case in Greenland
The government of Greenland has launched a new investigation regarding the spiral case involving involuntary contraception devices installed during a programme from 1966 to 1975.
🔹 Russia Discusses Arctic Cooperation with Brazilian Research Centres
A Russian-Brazilian meeting raised several questions: climate change, biodiversity, marine resources, technologies, and potential joint expeditions.
🔹 Expedition North Pole-42 Measures Absolute Gravity Value
The expedition has adapted an absolute gravity meter, expanding Russia's gravimetric network in the Arctic Ocean.
The Kazan summit also discussed issues related to the Arctic: global warming, resource development, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and the possibility of BRICS becoming an alternative to the Arctic Council.
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Finnish Lapland's Up And Down Demographic Trends By 2045
