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The Circle

WWF Global Arctic Programme’s quarterly magazine

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The Circle is the WWF Global Arctic Programme’s quarterly magazine. Each issue zeroes in on an Arctic theme and presents a range of related stories, from innovative WWF projects to scientists’ work and ideas to Arctic governance issues. Find out what the key climate risks are for the Arctic—and what researchers and decision-makers in the eight Arctic nations are doing.

In every issue, we aim to hear from contributors in a selection of Arctic countries and to present a range of perspectives—from youth to Indigenous communities to Arctic Council members to scientists. Download the latest issue and subscribe to stay informed about the environmental and development issues affecting wildlife, ecosystems and people in the Arctic today.

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Wildlife

Read about how the effects of the climate crisis are affecting Arctic wildlife, from birds to whales.

People

Find out how changes in the Arctic are affecting cultures, traditions, livelihoods and identities.

Ecosystems

Learn about how climate change is altering the Arctic’s biologically productive ecosystems.

Cover of The Circle magazine. Picture of an oil platform in sea ice, Alaska.

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Leave it in the ground: Arctic resources should stay where they are

The Arctic region is facing down a mineral and fossil fuel exploration and extraction bonanza. If these plans go ahead, they will have devastating impacts on Indigenous and local communities, pristine Arctic ecosystems, and the global climate. As a concept, “extractivism” has gained attention recently as mining and mineral exploration companies eye frontiers that were once inaccessible: the ocean seabed, the marine offshore, areas of the high north and more. In the coming years, the Arctic will only continue to attract more industrial development and it is important to find a balance between creating jobs and protecting natural environments. Ensuring that governments step up and phase out fossil fuels will be critical to the Arctic’s future—and the world’s. This issue of The Circle explores the implications of extracting resources–oil, gas, minerals and more–from the Arctic, what this means for communities and renewable energy in the region.

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The Circle Magazine issues

Joining forces for polar bear conservation

Arctic reality check: An uncertain future

Innovating for a better future

The Arctic Ocean: Looking below the surface

Stories from The Circle

Discover the key issues in the Arctic—and what researchers and decision-makers in the eight Arctic nations are doing.