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News in the Arctic - 09.12-13.12

🔹 Sámi Parliament’s Concern Over Climate Change in the Arctic

The UN Climate Change Conference COP29 paper has received support from the Sámi Parliament. Among the highlighted climatic effects are changing fish stocks and the freezing of pastures.

🔹 New Factory to Increase Norwegian Ammunition Production

The Nammo company has reached an agreement with the Norwegian government to ensure increased production of ammunition over the next 15 years. The scope of production includes artillery shells and rocket engines.

🔹 Standards for Hydrological Research Developed in the Russian Arctic

New standards for hydrological research have been developed at AARI. The documents establish methodological standards for long-term data on the regime and quality of seawater, river estuaries, and observations of surface water bodies on land.

🔹 Unsold LNG from Arctic LNG 2 Plant May Return to the Russian Market

According to data from the National LNG Association, 600,000 tonnes of LNG from the Arctic LNG 2 project are stranded at sea.

🔹 New Oil and Gas Company Formed by Equinor and Shell Merger

A new company has been established between Equinor and Shell through the combination of projects.

🔹 Permafrost Legislation Concept Discussed in State Duma

The Russian parliament is discussing the possibility of expanding the legal framework for the cryolithozone.

🔹 One More Step Towards Greenlandic Independence

A new change will be implemented in Greenlandic passports. Greenlanders will have both nationalities listed: Greenlandic and Danish.

15.12.2024