Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna

17/06/2026

Call for content for the Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship Arctic Biodiversity Summit 2027 event is now open!

11/06/2026

Colleagues are in Bjørnøya, Norway right now studying the island's many seabirds. We look forward to sharing more from their journey and how it supports CAFF's seabird work!
Arctic Council
Norsk Polarinstitutt

04/06/2026

Job opportunity!

📢The Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat is seeking temporary full-time position Indigenous Youth Coordinator!

❗️ The deadline for receipt of applications is 21 June 2026.

The Youth Coordinator of the Arctic Council Indigenous
Peoples’ Secretariat (IPS) is responsible for:

- Assist with Indigenous youth participation in the work of the Arctic Council and Permanent Participants’ capacity-building
- Facilitate coordination of the Permanent Participants’ Youth Network
- Assist with Indigenous youth participation in relevant events, such as the Arctic Youth Conference 2027
- Contribute to fundraising and project proposal development relevant to the work of the Permanent Participants and Permanent Participant youth in the Arctic Council
- Prepare relevant reports, briefs and background papers for the six Arctic Council Permanent Participants
- Contribute to IPS outreach and communication
- Assist the IPS Executive Secretary with relevant daily administrative routines.

More information about the tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications of the Indigenous Youth Coordinator of IPS and the application process can be found here:

https://arctic-council.org/about/jobs/indigenous-youth-coordinator-at-the-indigenous-peoples-secretariat-tromso-norway/

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

The CAFF and Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Secretariats were glad to host a visit from the Embassy of Finland today — Ambassador Ville Cantell and Adviser Veera Jäppinen.

We had a good conversation about Arctic biodiversity and the importance of Arctic Cooperation. Thanks to our guests for stopping by in Akureyri.

02/06/2026

CAFF's Reagan Alymer and Courtney Price write about the importance of migratory birds to illustrate the Arctic's connectivity in the latest issue of WWF Global Arctic Programme's The Circle

The Arctic tern breeds at the top of the world and winters at the bottom of it—a round trip of up to 70,000 kilometres every year. Its extraordinary journey, like so many Arctic animal migrations, perfectly embodies the far-reaching connections that tie the Arctic region to every corner of the pla...

29/05/2026

That's a wrap for CAFF in Tórshavn! 🌊

It's been busy and exciting days at the Ocean Connectivity Conference in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. CAFF was delighted to join colleagues from across the Arctic; researchers, policymakers, Indigenous Knowledge holders, and partners; for this inspiring gathering embedded in the UArctic Congress 2026.

From deep dives into marine biodiversity and conservation to discussions on ocean dynamics, pollution, and sustainable Arctic shipping, the conference brought together friends and colleagues to connect, exchange knowledge, and align our collective efforts for the Arctic Ocean's future.

A big thank you to the Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council, the University of the Faroe Islands, and UArctic (University of the Arctic) for bringing us all together. It was a privilege to be part of so many important conversations! 🐋🧊

28/05/2026

Happening today!

CAFF's Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Programme (CBMP) at the Ocean Connectivity Conference:

📅 28 May | 16:10–17:05 | Arena 2 (Plenary) | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Livestream available here: https://lnkd.in/efDeeh3K

Speakers: Snorri Sigurðsson Sigurdsson (CAFF Chair) · Tom Christensen (CBMP Co-Chair) · Tahzay Jones (CBMP Co-Chair) · Ida Vee (NEA) · Steinunn Ólafsdóttir (HAFRO)

This session will explore how the CBMP responds to critical information needs for understanding the Arctic marine environment.

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26/05/2026

Join CAFF, PAME, and Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme - AMAP for the Ocean Connectivity Conference's opening plenary session, "The Triple Planetary Crisis in the Arctic Marine Environment"

📅 28 May | 9:00–10:00 | Arena 2 (Plenary)

Livestream available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/AGNOSL46NY0

Speakers Snorri Sigurdsson (CAFF Chair), Fredrik Juell Theisen (PAME -Norway Head of Delegation), Rolf Rødven (AMAP Executive Secretary), Gunn-Britt Retter (Saami Council), and Inge Thaulow (Moderator - CAFF Kingdom of Denmark Head of Delegation), will discuss the intersecting crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution in the Arctic.

25/05/2026

🌿 This week CAFF is heading to the UArctic Congress and has a full day at the Ocean Connectivity Conference on 28 May in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands!

Kick off Oceans Day with us at the high-level Triple Planetary Crisis Plenary at 9:00 AM, then join our sessions throughout the day:

🔹 10:15 – Actions for Arctic Biodiversity 2025–2035

🔹 14:00 - Area-Based Conservation Tools for Arctic Species

🔹 16:10 – Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Programme (CBMP)

See you there! 📍